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- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
6. Evidence of Conformity
The following alternative forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of flexible cords - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.5 and 6
- 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
