Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 December 1973 

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

11. Testing of weighing instruments
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this regulation, a weighing instrument shall be tested by the direct application of standard weights.
(2) An automatic weighing machine shall be tested-
(a) where practicable, by the direct application of standard weights; and
(b) by comparing the load delivered against standard weights.
(3) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (5), a weighbridge shall be tested by the direct application-
(a) of standard weights; or
(b) of test weights provided by the owner or scale manufacturer or maintenance contractor.
(4) Subject to subregulation (5), a weighing instrument kept in stock for sale which is tested on the premises of a dealer in or repairer of scales shall be tested by the direct application-
(a) of standard weights; or
(b) of test weights provided by the dealer or repairer, as the case may be.
(5) When a weighing instrument is tested and sufficient standard or test weights are not available, auxiliary material may be used to make weight. 

Reference of the measure

Article 11 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Weighing instruments 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world