Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

28 March 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

STAATSKOERANT, 28 MAART 2008 No. 30904 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE 

Regulation where the measure is specified

REGULATIONS FOR THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE, MANUFACTURING, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF ASBESTOS AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

7.A person who transports or packages asbestos must comply with the standards set for transport and packaging in SANS 10228 and SANS 10229.

"SANS 10228" means the identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport, SANS 10228, published by the South African Bureau of Standard., (SABS);

"SANS 10229" means the Transport of dangerous goods - Packaging and large packaging for road and rail transport, SANS 10229, published by the South African Bureau of Standards(SABS); 

Reference of the measure

Section 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

asbestos 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries