Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 June 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adapters - Specification 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adaptors 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

Human safety 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Constructional requirements (mechanical execution of work, safety and service, mechanical strength, protection, screws and bolts, rough edges and burns, sealing compounds, bases for mounting live parts, materials, exposure of live parts, pins and spring contacts, earthing, chord entry and anchorage, socket and outlet adaptors, rubber plugs, fuses, switches), Electrical and physical requirements, marking. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4-6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

na 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adaptors 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries importing into Malawi