Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 May 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS IEC 60335-2-28:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-28: Particular requirements for sewing machines 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account 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 sewing machines for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Sewing machines intended for use by laymen in shops and light industry, are within the scope of this standard. This standard does not apply to appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes, or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapor or gas).

Marking and instructions are provided 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4 - 32 of the regulation 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sewing machines 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.