Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

20 August 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 862 (Government Gazette 25082) Of 20 June 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For Child Restraints For Use In Motor Vehicles 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification applies to child restraint that are suitable for installation in power driven vehicles that have three or more wheels. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

4 Markings

4.1 The child restraint shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manufacturer's name, trade name or trade mark, and part number, and with a means of identification for traceability purposes.

4.2 One of the plastics parts of the child restraint device (such as the shell, impact shield , or booster cushion, but other than the belt(s)) shall be clearly and Indelibly marked with the year of manufacture.
4.3 If the restraint is to be used in combination with an adult safety belt, the correct routing of the webbing shall be clearly indicated by means of a drawing permanently attached to the restraint. If the restraint is held in place by the adult safety belt, the correct routing of the webbing shall be clearly marked on the product by colour coding, as follows:
a) red when the restraint is installed forward-facing; and
b) blue when the device is rearward facing.
The same colours shall be used on the labels on the device that illustrate the methods of use.
The separate routes of the lap and shoulder straps of the safety belt shall each be distinguished on the product by colour coding, or by words (or both).
4.4 The marking defined in this clause shall be visible with the restraint in the vehicle. In the case of group restraints, this marking shall also be visible with the child in the restraint.
4.5 Rearward-facing child restraints shall have a permanently attached label, visible in the Installed position, that bears the warning:
"EXTREME HAZARD - DO NOT USE ON PASSENGER SEATS EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS".
4.6 In the case of child restraints that can be used forward facing and rearward facing, the following words shall be included:

8 (e) The child restraint manufacturer shall provide information on the packing boxes to the address to which the customer can write to obtain further information on fitting the child restraint in specific cars.
j) In the case of special-needs restraints, the following information shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing:
This special-needs restraint is designed to give extra support to children who have difficulty in sitting correctly in conventional seats. Always consult your doctor to make sure that this restraint system is suitable for your child. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4
Regulations 8.2 (e) and (j) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Child restraints 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries