Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

12 January 2000 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS ENV 197-1:2000 Cement: Composition, specification and conformity criteria - Part 1: Common cement 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

It is recognised that different cements have different properties and performance. The objective is to ensure that cement, especially the type and/or strength class in relation to the requirements for durability depending on exposure class and type of construction in which it is incorporated, follows the appropriate standards and/or regulations for concrete or mortar valid in the place of use. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

EN 197-1 defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents. The definition of each cement includes the proportions in which the constituents are to be combined to produce these distinct products in a range of six strength classes. The definition also includes requirements the constituents have to meet and the mechanical, physical and chemical requirements of the 27 products and strength classes. EN 197-1 also states the conformity criteria and the related rules. Necessary durability requirements are also given. 

Reference of the measure

Section 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

common cement products and their constituents. (Portland cement clinker (K); Granulated blast furnace slag (S; Pozzolanic materials (P, Q); Fly ashes (V, W);Siliceous fly ash (V);Burnt shale (T);Limestone (L, LL);Silica fume (D);Calcium sulfate 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.