Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B19: Import authorization/licensing related to technical barriers to trade not elsewhere specified 

Date when the measure came into force

19 May 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Plugs, Socket-Outlets And Socket Outlet Adaptors (VC 8008) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification covers the safety requirements for
1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance.
Exclusions: This specification does not cover plugs and socket-outlets for industrial purposes, appliance couplers or fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses or automatic switches. 

Description of the measure

3.2 Plugs and sockets with a pin and earth contact configuration of type R1 or type R2 of DIN 49441 are excluded from the scope of SANS 164 - 6 and shall not be sold in South Africa. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plugs and sockets with a pin and earth contact configuration of type R1 or type R2 of DIN 49441 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries