Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B32: Marking 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 60335-2-76:2006 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76:Particular requirements for electric fence energizers 

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

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric fence energizers, the rated
voltage of which is not more than 250 V and by means of which fence wires in agricultural,
domestic or feral animal control fences and security fences may be electrified or monitored.

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

Election fence energizers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.