Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

03 April 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No.34983, 3 February 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Cord Sets, Interconnection Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets (VC 8029) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding
250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets for industrial purposes (incorporating plugs, connectors and socket-outlets in accordance with SANS 60309). 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.2 A plug fitted to a cord set shall comply with the requirements of SANS 164-0: Plugs and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa - Part 0: General and safety requirements. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plugs 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries