Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

23 July 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 37654, 23 May 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Singlecapped Fluorescent Lamps (VC 9091) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 This compulsory specification covers the safety, efficacy performance, life and interchangeability requirements for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps) and non-self-ballasted single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps, intended
for general lighting purposes that have:
• a rated wattage up to 60W
• a SANS 1661 rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c.; and
• 2G7, 2GX7, GR8, 2G10, G10q, GR10q, GX10q, GY10q, 2G11, 2GX11,GR14q, G23, GX23, G24, GX24,GX24q, G24d, GX32, and Edison screw or Bayonet caps.
1.2 The following lamps intended for general lighting purposes are excluded from the lamp efficacy requirement in ANNEX AA of SANS 60969:
• Coloured lamps; and
• Reflector lamps 

Description of the measure

3.3 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type and model of single-capped fluorescent lamp before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
3.4 The manufacturer and/or importer shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or components affecting any mandatory requirement the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand the submission of fresh evidence of conformity or a new application for approval. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.4 and 3.5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Single-capped fluorescent lamp 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries