Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

06 April 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 90 (Government Gazette No. 31844) of 6 February 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For Lamp Controlgear 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification covers the safety requirements for lamp controlgear, excluding glow starters for tubular fluorescent lamps. 

Description of the measure

Proof of conformity with all the requirements of this compulsory specification including standards and test methods referred to.

6. Assessment of conformity
The following alternative forms of evidence shall be submitted to the Regulator as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 A copy of a valid certificate of IEGEE conformity issued less than 36 months before the date of application by a member of the lEG GB scheme; or
6.2 A copy of a valid test certificate or report issued less than 36 months before the date of application by a conformity assessment body recognized by the Regulator.
6.3 The conformity or test certificate or report shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification.
6.4 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific model and type of lamp contralgear in question. 

Reference of the measure

Annex A 1(b) and Regulation 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lamp controlgear 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries