Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B32: Marking requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

09 September 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS IEC 60335-2-43:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

This standard recognises the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as on normal use taking into account the manufacturers instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

Marking and instructions are provided 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4-32 of the standard 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Clothes dryers and towel rails 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.