Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

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

3.8 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five (5) 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 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be 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 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 incandescent lamp. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.8 and 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Incandescent lamp ie tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries