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 3): 2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 144 (Part 3): 2011 Lead – acid starter batteries – Part 3: Dimensions of batteries for heavy vehicles 

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 used for heavy vehicles. This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements of the main dimensions of starter batteries. For new and future developments of the above applications it is strongly recommended that only batteries from the “Preferred Types” series be used. The preferred types A, B and C are newly introduced and correspond closely to the types D4, D5 and D6 with some differences in tolerances and dimensions 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4 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.