Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

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

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries