Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

20 May 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.3.9 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) shall comply with SABS EN 400:1993,
Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed
oxygen escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO2) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking.
3.3.10 Self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) shall comply with SABS EN 402:1993,
Respiratory protective devices for escape - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 1146:1997, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood (compressed air escape apparatus with hood) - Requirements, testing, marking.
4.7.6 Lobster tails in catering packs may be presented graded or ungraded for size, but this shall be declared on the main panel of the label. Provided that the flesh is firm and sound, some minor defects to the shell of such tails may be present. In every other respect, tails in catering packs shall comply with the quality, wrapping, packing and labelling requirements of this specification.
6 Marking
6.1 Marking on containers that are not for export (see 6.2)
Except as allowed for in terms of 6.2, the following information shall appear on the outside of each container, in legible and indelible marking in a type face of such size and presentation as prescribed by the regulations promulgated under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972), and the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act 77 of 1973):
a) the name and full physical address of the manufacturer, producer, proprietor or controlling company or, inthe case of containers packed for any other person or organization, the name and full physical address of that person or organization;
b) the appropriate of the following product names, all words being given in bold letters of equal size, except that the word "unpurged" or its equivalent may be in letters of size at least one-third of that in which the product name appears:
1) in the case of frozen rock lobster tails prepared (and packed) from the Cape rocklobster (Jasus lalandii),the inscription "South African rock lobster tails"; in the case of frozen lobster tails prepared (and packed) from South Coast lobster (Palinurns gilchristi),the inscription "South African rock lobster tails, South Coast type"; in the case of frozen lobster tails prepared (and packed) from Natallobster (Palinurnsdelagoae),the inscription "Natal rock lobstertails"; in the case of frozen lobster tails prepared (and packed) from slipper lobster (Scyllaridae), the
inscription"Slipper lobster tails"; and in the case of frozen lobster tails prepared (and packed) from any other species of lobster, a true and appropriate description that will not mislead the consumer; 2) in the case of frozen whole raw Cape rock lobster (Jasus lalandii),the inscription "Whole raw South African rock lobster"; in the case of frozen whole raw South Coast lobster (Palinurus , gilchristi),the inscription "Whole raw South African rock lobster,South Coast type"; in the case I of frozen whole raw Natal lobster (Palinurusdelagoae),the inscription "Whole raw Natal rock lobster"; in the case o ffrozen whole raw slipper lobster (Scyllaridae), the inscription"Whole raw slipper lobster"; in the case of frozen whole raw lobster of any other species, a true and appropriate description that will not mislead the consumer; and in the case of frozen whole raw lobster packed unpurged in terms of the allowance made in 4.5.1, the word "unpurged" or its equivalent, given in immediate conjunction with the product name;
3) in the case of frozen whole cooked rock lobster prepared (and packed) from the Cape rock lobster (Jasus lalandii),the inscription"Whole cooked South African rock lobster"; in the case of frozen whole cooked lobster prepared (and packed) from South Coast lobster (Palinurus gilchristi),the inscription "Whole cooked South African rock lobster, South Coast type"; in the case of frozen whole cooked lobster prepared (and packed) from Natal lobster (Palinurus delagoae), the inscription "Whole cooked Natal rock lobster"; in the case of frozen whole
cooked lobster prepared (and packed) from slipper lobster (Scyllaridae), the inscription"Whole cooked slipper lobster";in the case of frozen whole cooked lobster prepared (and packed) from any other species of lobster, a true and appropriate description that will not mislead the consumer; and in the case of frozen whote cooked lobster packed unpurged in terms of the allowance made in 4.5.3,the word "unpurged or its equivalent, given in immediate conjunction with the product name; and
4) in the case of a frozen rock lobster product other than frozen rock lobster tails, frozen whole raw rock lobster and frozen whole cooked rock W t e r , a true and appropriate description of the product, including the name of the product and the presentation of the contents;
c) the date of manufacture and the identity of the factory in which the product was packed; the use of a code is permissible provided that the key to such coda is disclosed to the authority administering this specification (the code may also identify the quota holder on whose behalf the product was packed);
d) in the case of products for sale in the Republic of South Africa, the net mass of the contents, where
applicable(in accordance with the Regulations promulgated under the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act 77 of 1973));
e) in the case of tails other than those in catering packs, the category identification(see 4.7);
f) the country of origin;
g) where applicable,words indicating that the pack is a catering pack;
h) the presence of the antioxidant (s),by name, on the immediate containers, and where appropriate,9
on the master containers;
i) words stating clearly and legibly that the product shall be stored at a temperature of -20 "Cor
lower;
j) where applicable, a list of the ingredients, in descending order of content;
k) a statement that the product is cooked or uncooked, as applicable, and instructions for storage,
given in the following manner, as relevant:
- Uncooked (or raw)- Keep frozen
- Partly cooked- Keep frozen. Do not refreeze once thawed
- Cooked- Keep frozen. Do not refreeze once thawed;
i) if the product has been glazed with sea water, a statement to this effect prominently displayed on the main panel of the label, in immediate conjunction with the name of the product;
m) where relevant, directions for use; and
n) any labelling requirement specifically called for by regulation.
The trade name of a product shall not be misleading to the consumer.
6.2 Labels
6.2.1 The information required in 6.1 shall be printed on each individual package or on the overwrap covering of such a package, or on a label of acceptable material attached to the package.
6.2.2 Labels on packages shall be clean and neat and securely attached. They shall not be superimposed on other labels or on matter printed direct on the packages.They shall not be applied by any person other than the manufacturer or his authorized agent.
6.2.3 Labels or sealing adhesives that are liable to deteriorate under the conditions of storage of the packaged products shall not be used.
6.3 Marking on outer containers that are not for export (see 6.4)
6.3.1 Outer containers shall be clean, neat and unbroken, and on every such container(carton, box, etc.) shall be printed or stencilled the quantity and size or net mass of the packages it contains and the information required by 6.1 (a), (b), (d) and (k), except that the physical address required by 6.1(a) need not be the full physical address but shall be sufficient for identification purposes. The method of preparation need not be given on the outer container.
6.3.2 The date of manufacture, the identity of the factory and the batch number (if applicable) shall be stamped or otherwise indelibly marked on the outer container or on a label securely attached to the outer container, or on a packing slip inserted into the outer container. A code may be used for the date of manufacture, provided that the key to the code is disclosed to the authority administering this specification. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.3.9; 3.3.10 ; 4.7.6; 6.1 to 6.3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 402:1993, Respiratory protective devices for escape - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly and
SABS EN 1146:1997, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood (compressed air escape apparatus with hood) are made available by the NTM Manager. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries