Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

28 July 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 144 (Part 2): 2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 144 (Part 2): 2011 Lead – acid starter batteries – Part 2: Dimension of batteries and marking of terminals 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

This Tanzanian Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and ignition of passenger automobiles and light commercial vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12 V and 6 V.
All batteries in accordance with this Tanzanian Standard can be fastened to the vehicle either by means of the ledges around the case or by means of a hold-down device engaging with the lid. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4,5 and 6 

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.