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- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 43: Weights and Meaures
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Weights and Measures (Assize) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Marking of capacity or denomination
(1) The capacity of a weighing instrument shall be clearly and conspicuously-
(a) stamped on the beam or steelyard or on a metal plate permanently secured to some prominent part of the instrument;
(b) cast in the framework of the instrument; or
(c) in the case of a self indicating instrument, marked on the chart.
(2) The capacity of a fabric-measuring instrument shall be clearly and conspicuously stamped thereon.
(3) The denomination of a weight shall, except where the small size of it renders it impracticable, be clearly and conspicuously stamped on the upper surface of the weight.
(4) The capacity of a measure shall, unless otherwise prescribed, be clearly and conspicuously stamped on the outside of the measure or on a metal plate permanently secured thereto.
(5) When an instrument, weight or measure is marked with its capacity or denomination, as the case may be, the denomination of weight or measure shall be stated in full, or, in respect of a denomination specified in the first column of the Second Schedule hereto, in full or in the abbreviated form specified opposite thereto in the second column of the Second Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Article 7; Weights and Measures (Sale of Articles) Regulations, regulation 2 (Application)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8423 | Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. | No | |||
| 9031.80 | - Other instruments, appliances and machines | Yes | fabric-measuring instruments, measures |
- Description
- These Regulations shall apply only to sales in circumstances in respect of which a
licence issued under any other written law, or a hawker's or street trader's or
vendor's licence issued under any local authority bye-laws is required, and
shall not apply to the sale of-
(a) any articles of food, other than
intoxicating liquor, for consumption on the premises of the seller;
(b) any assortment of foods packed for sale as
a meal and ready for consumption without cooking, heating or other preparation;
(c) articles intended for export which are so
packed and marked and are consigned to a point outside Botswana;
(d) a single article, the retail price of which
is not more than 10 thebe.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world |
- Description
- Entire world
