Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

05 June 1981 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 271 of 1981 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Components of Pressure Pipe Systems: Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Pressure pipe system 

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

From each sample cut a specimen of size approximately 100 mm x 40 mm, place it between two plates pre-heeated to 180 °C, and place the assembly in the oven for 120 +- 5 min 

Reference of the measure

Article 7.2.2, p.33 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.