Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
03 August 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. 7 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates 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/IECEE
mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements.
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set. 
Reference of the measure
Regulations 3.7 and 6 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Cord set    
Description
Cord set 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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