Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

05 July 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument no. 59 of 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

ZS 688: Part 3: Electric Cables with Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulation for Fixed Installations (300/500 V TO 1 900/3 300 V) – Specification Part 3: PVC Distribution cables 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

This part of ZS 688 Part 3: , covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of single-core and multicore extruded PVC insulated cables of rated operating voltages (U0 / U) 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V , for use in fixed installations.

Also covers labeling, testing and quality requirements 

Reference of the measure

ZS 688 Part 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

PVC Distribution electric cables 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.