Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons 
Date when the measure came into force
21 October 2011 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 34698, 21 October 2011 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulations Relating To The Prohibition Of The Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation And Sale Of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol A 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
2. Prohibition
The manufacture, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feedingbottles containing Bisphenol A is hereby in terms of section 2(1 )(a)(iv) of the Act, prohibited. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 2 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2907.23 -- 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts Yes In polycarbonate infant feeding bottles    
Description
Polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries