English
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- 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 The Safety Of Flexible Cords For Electrical Appliances (VC 8006)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for insulated single core flexible cords rated at a minimum of 500 V ac and multiple core flexible electric cords rated at a minimum of 300/500 V ac. These flexible cords are
intended to connect single or 3 - phase appliances, luminaires and light industrial equipment to a low voltage mains supply conforming to the standard applicable in the Republic of South Africa Le. 230 V +- 10% single phase ac., or 400 V +- 10% three phase ac. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of flexible cord has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of flexible cord intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of flexible cord for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plan/s in which the flexible cord 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 and Annex A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544 | Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with | Yes | Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications |
- Description
- Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world |
- Description
- All countries
