Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
07 August 2012 
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
3.7 The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any type of incandescent lamp included in the scope of this compulsory specification. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3.7 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen No    
Description
Incandescent lamp i.e a tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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