Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
10 December 2010 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice R. 1415 (Government Gazette 25527) Of 10 October 2003 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Compulsory Specification ForThe Control Of Gaming Devices And Related Apparatus 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
This standard covers the constructional and operational requirements for gaming devices and related apparatus, including other general equipment to be used in premises licensed for the purpose of conducting gambling activities as specified by Licensing Authorities.

This specification is also applicable to wagering record keeping systems used by Bookmakers 
Description of the measure
3.1.1 Gaming devices and the operation thereof shall be sufficiently controlled that it is possible to ensure that gaming, gambling and bookmaking is: fair, safe, secure, reliable, audible 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3.1.1 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
9504 Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment. No    
Description
Gaming devises and operation thereof as well as wagering record keeping systems used by Bookmakers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries