Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
13 January 1978 
Publication where the measure is specified
statutory instrument 41 of 1978 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) Soil, waste and vent pipes and pipe fittings 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 
Description of the measure
Except as provided for pipes and pipe fittings shall be manufactured from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride. Only those additives required for the manufacture of the polymer and to facilitate its subsequent conversion into sound, durable extrusions or mouldings and such pigment as are necessary to enable the pipes and fittings to comply with requirements. 
Reference of the measure
Article 3.1.1, p. 5-6 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
3915.30.00 Of polymers of vinyl chloride Yes soil and waste, unplasticised    
3917.2 Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Yes pipes, unplasticised pvc    
3917.3 Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Yes pipes, unplasticised pvc    
3917.40.00 Fittings Yes unplasticised pvc    
Description
Soil, waste and vent pipes and pipe fittings 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.