Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 

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

3.5 The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS within five working days, with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any flexible cord included in the scope of this compulsory specification. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

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.

Description

All countries