Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

28 May 1976 

Publication where the measure is specified

Electricity (Consumers' Appliances) Regulations, 1976 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Zimbabwe Standard Specification for 13 A Plugs, socket-outlets, Adaptors and connection units: Rewirable and non rewirable 13 A fused plugs 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

Coded list of objectives

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

Description of the measure

Plugs shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such handling as may be expected in normal use 

Reference of the measure

Article 20, p. 60 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

13 A plugs 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.