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

40. (1) A fabric measuring instrument shall—
(a) be of a pattern certified by the superintendent assizer under section fifteen of the Act;
(b)have measuring rollers when in position for measuring and be in true parallelism;
(c) have a braking device fitted which ensures non-registration when the supply of fabric fails;
(d) have the rollers free when the instrument is re-set;
(e) have die chart returning to zero either automatically or by operation of a special handle or device provided for that purpose when the instrument is re-set; and
(f) have the indications by means of graduations not less than—
(i) 20mm apart in the case of graduations of a length value of 100 mm; or
(ii) 3mm apart in the case of graduations of a length value of 25mm or by counters.
(2) A fabric measuring instrument shall be tested by passing the standard or the fabric normally measured by the instrument at right angles tothe axis of measuring rollers.
(3) If it is necessary to remove the standard or fabric, during the test this shall be done when an integral number, of metres of the standard or fabric has passed through the instrument and the standard or fabric shall be re-inserted at the zero or initial graduation of the standard or fabric.
(4) The instrument shall be correct whether the test is forward or backward to ensure that—
(a) the instrument if fitted with two charts, shows the same indication of length on both;
(b) any totalising meter functions properly and correctly;
(c) the parts work freely throughout the range of the instrument;
(d) there is no backlash in the mechanism; and
(e) any over run brake fitted shall bring the indicator to a halt immediately the standard or fabric used for test leaves the measuring roller.
(5) The limit of error allowed on a fabric measuring instrument is for of each metre or portion thereof indicated, 2mm in deficiency or in excess.
(6) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the instrument, and a seal of assize shall be affixed where necessary to prevent access to the working parts or adjusting device without the seal being broken 

Reference of the measure

Part VI Section 40 (2),(3),(4),(5) & (6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fabric Measuring Instrument 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries