Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

05 April 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.4 Requirements for electrical connectors
Electrical connectors that are fitted for the purpose of towing shall comply with:
a) in the case of 12 V systems:
1) SANS 1327 (SABS 1327:1997). Electrical connectors for towing and towed vehicles (7-pole connectors); or
2) SANS 11446/1S0 11446 (SABS ISO 11446:1995). Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with 12 V systems - 13-pole connectors between towing vehicles and trailers Dimensions and contact allocation; and
b) in the case of 24 V systems:
1) the said SANS 1327; or
2) SANS 12098/1SO 12098 (SABS ISO 12098:1994). Commercial vehicles with 24 V systems 15- pole connectors between towing vehicles and trailers - Dimensions and contact allocation. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Electrical connectors of caravans and light trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries