Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
06 September 2007 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice No. R. 544 (Government Gazette 30023) of 6 July 2007 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Compulsory Specification for Cement 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the manufacture, marking, properties and performance of cement, intended for construction use, irrespective of whether distributed in bulk or bagged form. 
Description of the measure
3.9 The importer shall notify the Regulator in advance of every consignment to be imported. The consignment may be made up of a number of smaller deliveries of the same cement product , as in the case of deliveries by road.
3.10 The manufacturer and/ or importer and certification body shall each undertake , in writing , to immediately report any failure to conform to the requirements of the compulsory specifications , of whatever nature, to the Regulator. 
Reference of the measure
Regulations 3.9 and 3.10 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2523 Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers. No    
Description
Cement i.e A hydraulic binder used for construction purposes described in either SANS 50197-1 Common cements, or SANS 50413-1 Masonry cement. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries