Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

20 February 1998 

Publication where the measure is specified

Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

26. (1) In a crane machine, the range of balance shall not exceed two per cent of the capacity of the machine.
(2) A crane machine shall be tested at the minimum and maximum points and at points where the maximum permissible error changes and also at all numbered scale intervals the assizer considers necessary.
(3) Subject to regulation 15, the limit of error allowed and sensitiveness required in a crane machine of a capacity specified shall be as shown in Table 5 of the First Schedule.
(4) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous part of the steel yard or, where the machine has no steelyard on the housing.
(5) An assizer shall refuse to assize a crane machine not constructed on the lever principle unless it is of a design or pattern in respect of which a certificate has been issued under section fifteen of the Act. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV section 26 (2) (3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Crane Machine 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries