Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

26 January 2001 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS 41-2: 2001 13 A plugs, socket – outlets, adaptors and connection units – Part 2: switched and unswitched socket – outlets. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Specifies the requirements for 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4 of BOS 41-2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

13 A plugs, socket – outlets, adaptors and connection units 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.