Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

06 July 2001 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS 41-1:2001 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Part 1: Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs ― Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

Unless otherwise specified in this part of BOS 41, the plugs shall be tested as delivered by the manufacturer. Plugs shall be deemed to comply if no specimen fails in the complete series of tests given in Table 1. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Unless otherwise specified in this part of BOS 41, the plugs shall be tested as delivered by the manufacturer. Plugs shall be deemed to comply if no specimen fails in the complete series of tests given in Table 1. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4-23 in the standards 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units, switched and unswitched 13 A fused connection units 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.