Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

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. 

Description of the measure

3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements
of Annex A.
3.4 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification.

A.1 Application for approval
An application for approval of each type of each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor that is intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor is produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be
required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.3, 3.4 and Annex A.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

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. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries