Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

08 October 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 552 (Government Gazette No. 36725) Of 8 August 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment of the Compulsory Specification For Non-Pressure Paraffin Stoves And Heaters -VC 9089 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the construction, operation and safe use of non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters primarily intended for domestic use with a gauge pressure close to the burner < 2 kPa. gauge and with a maximum heat rating of 4,5 kW for a single burner. 

Description of the measure

3.2 Each type of Non-pressure paraffin stove and heater (herein after referred to as appliance type) shall be approved in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A of this compulsory specification before it is imported, sold or supplied in the Republic of South Africa.

A1. Application for Approval
A1.1 The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every appliance type.
A1.2 An application for approval shall be submitted by the applicant to the NRCS and shall include the following:
A1.2.1 Drawings to scale of all component parts and materials including the assembly of the appliance in sufficient detail to permit identification. The drawings shall show the markings of the appliance type as required by the specification.
A1.2.2 Test report/s issued by an appropriately recognised conformity assessment body in a format acceptable to the NRCS and in accordance with the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy.
A1.2.3. One specimen of the appliance type for the verification of compliance with the requirements of this specification. The specimen shall include all the accessories that are supplied with the appliance type, within the packaging, as it is placed on the market, whether or not those accessories have actually been fitted to the appliance.
A1.2.4 Details of the marking on the packaging or appliance for the appliance type in accordance with paragraph 3.3.
A1.2.5 Information for users that shall accompany the appliance type when placed on the market as required by the specification.
A1.2.6 Any additional information relevant to the application as may be requested by the NRCS. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.2 and Annex A1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

A category of a non-pressure paraffin stove or heater that is similar in essential characteristics such as design,
materials, manufacturing processes or methods of assembly. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries