Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

23 May 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

The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Single-capped fluorescent lamp 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries