Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

26 August 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Welding helmets, shield, goggles and welding spectacles-Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

To ensure safety of human beings 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Specifies the requirements for the materials, design and manufacture of welding helmets, hand shields, goggles and welding spectacles that are intended to be used with protective filters, filter covers and backing lenses that comply with the appropriate transmittance requirements. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 5.2.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Welding helmets shields, goggles and welding spectacles 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.