Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

13 January 1978 

Publication where the measure is specified

statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Zimbabwe Standards Specification for Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) components for rainwater systems 

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

The material, other than elastomeric joints, from which the components are made shall be of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC). The additives shall be such as to enable sound extrusions and mouldings to be made and shall not adversely affect the weldability, the long term mechanical strength or the chemical resistance of the product 

Reference of the measure

Article 3, p.4-5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

UPVC sewer and drain pipes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.