Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B83: Certification requirement 

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

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;
6 Evidence of Conformity
The following alternative forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILACIIECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor in question. 

Reference of the measure

Annex A.1.3 and Regulation 6 

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