Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

07 August 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 37288, 7 February 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 General
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having:
A power rating up to and including 1500 W;
Rated voltage up to 250 V;
Caps of any type, material, shape and finish.
1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types:
Pilot lamps;
Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting;
Automotive lamps;
Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V;
Temperature and shock-proof lamps. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.5 The applicant shall ensure that each type of incandescent lamp has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.

ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF INCANDESCENT LAMP
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of incandescent lamp intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of incandescent lamp for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the incandescent lamp type is produced;
Al .3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant
compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.5 Annex A 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Incandescent lamp i.e tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries