Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

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

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. 

Reference of the measure

Annexure A1.2.2 

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