Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

14 September 1989 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice 1489 (Government Gazette 12002) Of14 July 1989 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For The Safety Of Starters For TubularFluorescent Lamps 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification covers the safety of interchangeable starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular
fluorescent lamps including luminaires of Class I1 (as defined in SABS 1464 'Safety of luminaires' Part I:
'General requirements'). 

Description of the measure

4. Marking
Each starter shall bear the following information in legible and indelible marking:
(a) The manufacturer's name, trade name or trade mark, or any combination of these;
(b) the power or the power range of the lamps for which the starter is intended;
(c) the rated voltage or voltage range of the starter;
(d) a model identification, e.g. a catalogue number;
(e) lot identification 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular fluorescent lamps 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries