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
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) type 1 pressure pipes and fittings for cold water services - Specification (metric units) 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) type 1 pressure pipes and fittings for cold water services - Specification (metric units) 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
The rationale of the measure
consumer protection 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Maximum working pressure at 25oC, Requirement for Composition, dimensions, fittings, workmanship, colour, toxicity, resistance to heat, thermal reversion, water absorption, resisance to acetone, resistance to belling, resistance to hydraulic pressure, tensile strength and alongation at break. Packing and marking, Sampling and compliance with the specification 
Reference of the measure
Clause 1-5 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
na 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
3917 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics. No    
Description
pressure pipes and fittings 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries providing services to Malawi