Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

29 December 2006 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006 

Regulation where the measure is specified

ZS 106 Part 1: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

ZS 106 safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Specification
Part 1. General requirements

Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which 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.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements 

Reference of the measure

Page 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which 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.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.