Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

17 November 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 144 (Part 1): 2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 144 (Part 1): 2011Lead acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

This Tanzania Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V, used primarily as a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles. These batteries are commonly called "starter batteries". Batteries with a nominal voltage of 6 V are also included within the scope of this Tanzania Standard. All referenced voltages have to be divided by two for 6 V batteries.

This Tanzania Standard is applicable to batteries for the following purposes:
−batteries for passenger cars,
−batteries for commercial and industrial vehicles for normal use,
−batteries for commercial and industrial vehicles for severe use.



This Tanzania Standard is not applicable to batteries for other purposes, for example the starting of railcar internal combustion engines. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 2 and 5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lead-acid batteries, Storage batteries, Electric cells, Electrical testing, Performance testing, Voltage, Vehicle components, Internal combustion engines, Road vehicles, Marking, Labels 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.