Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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

13. Poises
(1) Where lead is used for adjusting purposes on any poise it shall not come into contact with the beam or steelyard.
(2) A poise shall be provided with an adjusting hole of such size, shape and design as to permit readily of necessary adjustment.
(3) A poise shall be so constructed that no part thereof can be detached without the use of a mechanical appliance. 

Reference of the measure

Article 13 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Poise 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world