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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9401.20: - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles
The measure came into effect on 20 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 862 (Government Gazette 25082) Of 20 June 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Child Restraints For Use In Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification applies to child restraint that are suitable for installation in power driven vehicles that have three or more wheels.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- A.2 The anchorages shall be determined by the manufacturer of the child restraint in agreement with the vehicle manufacturer, and details shall be submitted for approval to the test authority that conducts the tests. The test authority might take into account information obtained from the vehicle manufacturer.
- Reference of the measure
- Annexure A.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9401.20 - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles Yes Child restraint - Description
- Child restraint
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 01: Live animals, 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
The measure came into effect on 05 March 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 March 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33002 of 5 March 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- CITES Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection, conservation of biodiversity and endangered spicies
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 7. Import
(1) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix I requires the prior grant and presentation of an import permit issued by the country of destination and either an export permit or a re-export certificate issued by the country of export.
(3) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix II requires the prior presentation of either an export permit or a re-export certificate.
(4) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the prior presentation of an import permit, a certificate of origin and, where the import is from a State which has included that species in Appendix III, an export permit. - Reference of the measure
- Article (Regulation) 7 as amended Amendment to CITES Regulations, 2014; para.5
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- Updated list of species available here: https://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES 06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES - Description
- Species listed under CITES Appendices I, II and III
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. and 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12.2.1.8 Control for correct labelling
Only production lots complying with this specification shall be labelled provided that containers of production lots which do not comply with or have not been manufactured in accordance with this specification shall not be labelled unless a sales permit has been issued by the authority administrating this specification and the label and consumer packages of the containers are in compliance with the conditions of that permit. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12.2.1.8 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Canned meat products 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Canned meat products - Description
- Canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MISs) shall have each model of motor vehicle, from
a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory speCification, homologated by the regulatory
authority in accordance with the reqUirements of Annexure A.
Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of
vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory
Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of
vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation
application documents for each model, requested in 1 above. The application
documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory
Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application.
3. The Applicant shall complete the application and provide the necessary requested
supporting documentation, and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The
appropriate fee for the homologation, as determined by the Minister by Notice in
the Government Gazette, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure 1 to 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2 - Description
- Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.20: - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts
The measure came into effect on 14 May 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 May 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette Notice ,14 May 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 10 OF 2004) PROHIBITION OF TRADE IN CERTAIN ENCEPHALARTOS (CYCAD) SPECIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 2. PROHIBITIONS
(1) The following restricted activities involving wild specimens of listed
threatened or protected Encephalartos species, unless if required for conservation or enforcement purposes:
(a) Collect, pluck, uproot, destroy;
(b) Export from the Republic of South Africa , sell , trade, buy;
(c) Receive, give, donate, accept, acquire, dispose;
(d) Import into the Republic of South Africa, convey, move, translocate; or
(e) Possess, exercise physical control (except where permits have been issued, prior to the publication of this notice, for plants that form part of legally obtained parental stock).
(2) The following restricted activities involving artificially propagated specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species:
(i) The export from the Republic of South Africa of specimens with a stem diameter of more than 15cm, except for the following dwarf species which cannot be exported if the stem diameter is more than 7cm:
E. caffer, E. humilis, E. cupidus, E. cerinus and E. ngoyanus - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (1)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0602.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts Yes Encephalartos species - Description
- Encephalartos species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 May 2012 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
The measure came into effect on 14 April 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 April 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GNR 690 in Government Gazette 11823 of 14 April 1989
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. Licensing for the purpose of the sale of listed electronic products
(1) A licence for the purpose of the sale of listed electronic products shall be issued in respect of a model and not in respect of each individual product of such model.
(2) Where the Director-General has issued a licence in terms of section 4 (b) in respect of a model and such licence has not been withdrawn or suspended in terms of section 7 such licence shall, for the purposes of section 3 (1) (b), be deemed to be in force in respect of each separate listed electronic product of that model.
(3) The issue of a licence or the sale of a listed electronic product in respect of which a licence has been issued shall be subject not only to such conditions as the Director-General, in terms of section 4, may have determined in general or in a particular case, but also to the conditions prescribed in these regulations.
(4) For the purposes of this regulation "sell" shall include "lease".
3. Application for a licence
(1) Application for a licence shall be made by a dealer to the Director-General in writing.
(2) A dealer referred to in subregulation (1) shall, together with such application, submit to the Director-General for approval a report on the model for which a licence is required.
(3) Such report shall be clearly marked "Initial Report on a Listed Electronic Product for Licensing Purposes" and shall contain the full name under which the dealer carries on his business, as well as his postal address, and shall, in respect of each model -
(a) specify, for identification purposes, the date and place of manufacture, the brand name, the model name and the serial number;
(b) describe the following, namely -
(i) the electronic product radiation, the operating characteristics affecting such radiation and the known or intended uses of the product concerned,
(ii) the physical and electrical characteristics, with special reference to shielding and electronic circuitry, so far as the said characteristics have a bearing on the standards or design specifications referred to in paragraph (c);
(iii) the methods and procedures, if any, employed in the testing and measuring of the model in regard to electronic product safety, including the methods and procedures for the testing and measuring of unnecessary secondary or leakage electronic product radiation, and the basis for selecting the said methods and procedures; and
(iv) the methods and procedures by which and the frequency with which listed electronic products liable to produce an increased risk of injury with ageing are tested for durability and stability in regard to electronic product safety: Provided that such description shall also include a specification of the basis for selecting such methods and procedures or, where no such testing or quality control procedures are applied, the basis on which such testing and quality control procedures are deemed unnecessary,
(c) state the standards or design specifications, if any, with respect to electronic product safety; and
(d) furnish the particulars of all warning signs, labels and instructions for installation, operation and use in respect of electronic product safety.
(4) After such report has been approved and a licence issued by the Director- General, the particulars referred to in subregulation 3 (a), the licence number pertaining to the model concerned and any other identification particulars required by the Director-General shall as an identification be affixed to or inscribed on each listed electronic product of the licensed model. Provided that, in the case of such a product which cannot be identified in the said manner, the Director-General may approve any other method by which such product can be identified. (5) (a) Prior to the marketing of a modified model of a licensed listed electronic product, the approved dealer concerned shall submit to the Director-General for approval a supplementary report on the modified model clearly marked "Supplementary Report on .... (model) . . . ." and stipulating the changes in the information submitted in the initial report.
(b) No person shall sell or lease a listed electronic product belonging to a modified model, unless the modification concerned has been approved by the Director-General on the basis of such supplementary report.
(6) (a) The Director-General shall, after considering the report referred to in subregulation (2) or (5), as the case may be, and after having satisfied himself that the listed electronic product concerned or the modified model thereof will, to the best of his knowledge and belief, entail no risk of injury to any person approve such product or model, as the case may be, and issue a written notice of such approval to the dealer.
(b) The Director-General may, in considering a report referred to in paragraph (a), require the following:
(i) Oral or written substantiation by the dealer concerned;
(ii) an on-the-spot inspection or examination by an inspector of the listed electronic product concerned; (iii) the delivery for evaluation purposes of such product to an address specified by him., or (iv) the provision, by the dealer concerned, of any other information which he may deem necessary.
(7) If a listed electronic product or a modified model thereof is not approved on the basis of a report referred to in subregulation (2) or (5), the Director- General shall in writing notify the dealer concerned accordingly stating-
(a) his reason(s) for such non-approval., and
(b) the latest date by which such dealer may make further representations. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2-3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Yes Electronic products - Description
- electronic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 April 1989 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 29 September 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 September 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29September 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZER, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947) REGULATIONSREGARDING STOCK REMEDIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 20. Any person in control of an establishment selling, supplying or making available danger group I stock remedies must be licensed in terms of the regulations promulgated in terms of the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of comply with the conditions of sale or supply of Group I hazard ous substances and keep such records as required.
- Reference of the measure
- Part V1 Section 14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Stock remedies - Description
- stock remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 September 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 May 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 May 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 39 OF 2004) REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PHASING-OUT AND MANAGEMENT OF OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Importers or exporters of ozone depleting substances
8. (1)A person who imports or exports of ozone depleting substances listed in Appendix A must, annually, at the end of January every year, report to the Department the total quantities imported or exported for the previous year.
(2)The report contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must be in a table format, containing the following information-
(a)the name of the importer or exporter;
(b)the physical address of the importer or exporter;
(c)the name, surname and contact details of the person in charge of the import or export;
(d)the import or export permit number, issued in terms of the International Trade Administration Commission Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002);
(e)the total quantities of ozone depleting substances imported or exported for the reporting period in question;
(3)Before the end of January every year, every user who has been granted approval for a critical use must, for each ozone depleting substance, report to the Department annually the nature of the use, the quantities used during the previous year and the quantities held in stock.
(4)An importer or exporter contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must keep a copy of the annual report for 5 years after submission to the Department. - Reference of the measure
- Section 8(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 36 Ozone-depleting substances No - Description
- ozone depleting substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 May 2014 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 March 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 March 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Description of the measure
- LICENCES
2.(1) An application for a licence shall be made in the form set out in Annexure A hereto and shall be submitted to the Regional Director of Health Services of the area concerned.
(2) The form of licence to be issued in terms of section 4 of the Act shall be as set out in Annexure B hereto.
(3) (i) A licence shall not be issued unless in the opinion of the said Regional Director its issue is
desirable in the public interest.
(ii) A licence shall not be issued to any person who is unable to read and write one of the official languages or who in the opinion of the said Regional Director is otherwise unsuitable.
3. A licence shall not be granted except to -
(i) an importer, for the importation of Group I hazardous substances for sale or supply for mining or industrial purposes, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or registered pharmacist in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching institution;
(ii) a manufacturer, for the importation, manufacture, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances for mining or industrial purposes or for exportation, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or registered pharmacist in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching institution;
(iii) a wholesale distributor, for the importation, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances for mining or industrial purposes, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or a registered pharmacist who is in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching, institution; or for the importation, sale or supply of Category B Group I hazardous substances to a person referred to in paragraph (v) who is in possession of a licence;
(iv) a registered pharmacist conducting a wholesale or retail pharmacy, for the importation, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances by wholesale or retail - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) -(3); 3(i) -(iv)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury,
ill-health or death to human beings.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2915.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 14 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 18412, 14 November 1997
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations relating to the control over fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4(1) A holder of a licence, a laboratory, a teaching institution, an industry, a government institution, a provincial authority or a provincial institution shall not import fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives for use in the Republic which are not sealed in a poison collar , unless such a person or institution is the holder of written approval. An application for written approval shall be lodged with the Director - General in writing.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2915.90.90 -- Other Yes Fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives - Description
- Fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0102.90: - Other, 0106.19: -- Other, 0106.20: - Reptiles (including snakes and turtles), 0106.49: -- Other, 0106.31: -- Birds of prey, 0106.32: -- Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos), 0106.11: -- Primates and 0301.19: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 31 March 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 March 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38600 of March 31, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- National Environmental Management Threatened Or Protected Species Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- General circumstances relating to the prohibition to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea a
listed threatened or protected species
73. (1) A person may not import or introduce from the sea, a specimen of a listed threatened or protected
species, unless it is authorized-
(a) by a permit issued in accordance with these Regulations; and
(b) to the extent applicable, in terms of the CITES Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 73(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102.90 - Other Yes Suni, Wildebeest, duiker, antelope, hartebeest,Tsessebe, Bontebok, Grysbok 0106.19 -- Other Yes Aardvark, Pangolin, Serval, Fox, zebra, lion, rhinocerous, cheetah, hyena, elephant, leopard, blackfooted cat 0106.20 - Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) Yes Gabon adder, tortoise, gecko, chamelion, crocodile, lizard, python, green mamba 0106.49 -- Other Yes Beetles, spiders, burrowing scorpion 0106.31 -- Birds of prey Yes Eagle, vulture 0106.32 -- Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos) Yes Parrots 0106.11 -- Primates Yes Samango monkey 0301.19 -- Other Yes Barbus andrewi, Barbus serra, Labeo seeberi - Description
- Ceratogyrus paulseni
Colophon bamardi
Colophon berrisfordi
Colophon endroedyi
Colophon kawaii
Colophon montisatris
Colophon oweni
Colophon thunbergi (Thunberg's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon westwoodi (Westwood's Cape Stag Beetle)
Opistophthalmus ater (Steinkopf Burrowing Scorpion)
Opistophthalmus fuscipes
Colophon cameroni (Cameron's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon eastmani (Eastman's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon haughtoni (Haughton's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon izardi (Izard's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon neli (Nel's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon primosi (Primos's Cape Stag Beetle)
Colophon whitei (Whites Cape Stag Beetle)
Idiothele mira (Blue-footed Baboon Spider)
Oonotus rex (Regal Small Stag Beetle)
Opistophthalmus chaperi (Chaper's Burrowing Scorpion)
Opistophthalmus intermedius (Cape Mountain Burrowing Scorpion)
Opistophthalmus latro (Strandveld Burrowing Scorpion)
Oonotus interioris
Barbus andrewi
Barbus serra
Labeo seeberi
Sandelia bainsii
Serranochromis meridianus
Labeobarbus capensis
sisueifepaqwpi sncpeqoaciel
Bitis albanica Albany Adder
Pachydactylus rangei Namib Web-footed Gecko
Psammobates geometricus Geometric Tortoise
Bitis inomata Plain Mountain Adder
Bitis atmata Southern Adder
Bradypodion melanocephalum Black-headed Dwarf Chameleon
Bradypodion thamnobates Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon
Crocodylus niloticus Nile Crocodile
Dendroaspis angusticeps Eastern Green Mamba
Homopus signatus Speckled tortoise
Pachydactylus goodi
Smaug giganteus Sungazer
Bills gabonica Gaboon Adder
Cordylus imkeae Rooiberg Girdled Lizard
Cordylus macropholis Large-scaled Lizard
Python natalensis Southern African Python
Bugeranus carunculatus
Falco faschiinucha
Gypaetus barbatus
Neophron percnopterus
Aegypius occipitalis
Aquila rapax
Aegypius tracheliotos
Balearica regulorum
Bucorvus leadbeateri
Gyps africanus
Gyps coprotheres Cape Vulture
Necrosyrtes monachus Hooded Vulture
Neotis ludwigii Ludwig's Bustard
Poicephalus robustus Cape Parrot
Polemaetus bellicosus Martial Eagle
Terathopius ecaudatus Bateleur
Geronticus calvus
Neotis denhami
Anthropoides paradiseus
Gray-headed parrot
Diceros bicomis bicomis South Western Black Rhinoceros
Hippotragus equinus Southern Roan Antelope
African wild dog
Oribi
Cheetah
Samango monkey
Diceros bicomis minor
Equus zebra hartmannae
Hippotragus niger niger
Manis temminckii Pangolin
Panthera leo Lion
Blue Duiker
Southern White Rhinoceros
Crocuta crocuta Spotted Hyaena
Felts nigripes Black-footed Cat
Hyaena brunnea Brown Hyaena
Leptailurus serval Serval
Loxodonta africana African Elephant
Neotragus moschatus Suni
Otycteropus afer Aardvark
Otocyon megalotis Bat-eared Fox
Panthera pardus Leopard
Vulpes chama Cape Fox
Connochaetes gnou Black Wildebeest
Damaliscus lunatus Tsessebe
Damaliscus pygargus pygargus Bontebok
Equus zebra zebra Cape Mountain Zebra
Alcelaphus buselaphus Red hartebeest
Connochaetes taurinus Blue Wildebeest
Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi Blesbok
Equus quagga burchelli Burchell zebra
Raphicerus melonotis Cape Grysbok
Raphicerus sharpei Sharpe's Grysbok
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals
The measure came into effect on 28 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 20054 No. 28181
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003);
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora and I: Protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value
- Description of the measure
- 45. (1) No person shall, without the prior written authorisation of a management authority, within a special nature reserve, national park or world heritage site undertake, support or participate in any restricted activity.
(2) For purposes of subregulation (1) a restricted activity means
(a) in relation to a specimen of a protected species
(i) hunting, catching, capturing or killing any living specimen of a listed threatened species by any means, method or device whatsoever, including searching, pursuing, driving, lying in wait, luring, alluring, discharging a missile or injuring with intent to hunt, catch, capture or kill any such specimen;
(ii) gathering, collecting or plucking any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(iii) picking parts of, or cutting, chopping off, uprooting, damaging or destroying, any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(iv) possessing or exercising physical control over any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(v) growing, breeding or in any other way propagating any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species, or causing it to multiply;
(vi) conveying, moving or otherwise translocating any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
selling or otherwise trading in, buying, receiving, giving, donating or accepting as a gift, or in any way acquiring or disposing of any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species; or
(viii) luring or baiting a specimen in or from a national park or world heritage site;
(ix) any other prescribed activity which involves a specimen of a listed threatened or protected species; in (b) relation to a specimen of an alien species or listed invasive species -
(i) importing into a special nature reserve, national park or world heritage site, including introducing from the sea, any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
(ii) possessing or exercising physical control over any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
growing, breeding or in any other way propagating an specimen of an alien or listed invasive species, or causing it to multiply;(iv) conveying, moving or otherwise translocating any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species; and
(v) selling or trading in, buying, receiving, giving, donating or accepting as a gift, or in any way acquiring or disposing of any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species; and
(vi) any other prescribed activity which involves a specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
(c) in relation to cultural heritage elements -
(i) touching, removing, altering or interfering with cultural resources;
(ii) preventing participation in living cultural heritage and
(iii) preventing the cultural or- spiritual development of people, groups or m nities. - Reference of the measure
- Part 2 Para 45 (b) (i)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals No - Description
- Animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 28 October 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 11 August 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 2.(1) Every application for the registration of an agricultural remedy shall be submitted in triplicate in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule hereto, to The Registering Officer of Agricultural Remedies, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Private Bag X116, Pretoria, and shall be accompanied by-
1(a) three typed copies of the label, advertisement and other literature used or intended to be used in connection with such agricultural remedy;
1Note: It is recommended that three typed copies of every label and advertisement intended for use in connection with any agricultural remedy be submitted to the Registering Officer before it is printed.
b) two samples of the agricultural remedy (not less than 4 oz/fl oz each);
(c) the registration fee as specified in the First Schedule hereto;
2(d) except when not required by the Registering Officer, experimental data on biological efficacy and residues obtained under South African conditions;
2Note: (i) Before commencement of experimentation in support of applications for registration of agricultural remedies, applicants must approach the Registering Officer submitting particulars regarding the nature and extent of envisaged experimentation. If possible officials of the Department will visit these experiments. Such officials must be free to inspect experiments at all times with the view to acquainting themselves with the final results. (ii) Such tests must be undertaken either by the applicant or by some other independent body. The Department, however, reserves the right to, where possible and/or desirable, first conduct tests prior to registration.
(e) full particulars on the pharmacology and toxicology of the agricultural remedy; and
(f) method of analysis for determining the percentage of active ingredient/s.
(2) No application will be considered unless it complies in all respects with the requirements prescribed, and unless the applicant furnishes the Registering Officer with such further information (including suitable samples of the agricultural remedy), as he may call for in order to determine whether the agricultural remedy is suitable and sufficiently effective for the purpose for which it is intended.
(3) Registration will only be effected upon receipt of printed copies of the approved label.
(4) Whenever an agricultural remedy is registered, the Registering Officer shall issue or cause to be issued to the applicant a registration certificate which shall be valid for a period not exceeding four years and which shall expire on 30 June 1974.
(5) As from 1 July 1970, the registration of agricultural remedies shall only take place every fourth year, or part of four years, which period shall be calculated from 1 July 1970. Applications for registration shall be submitted on the forms prescribed by subregulation (1) of these regulations and shall be accompanied by the registration fees set out in the First Schedule hereto.
(6) An existing registration will be regarded as a new registration in case of an amendment thereto which will affect its active ingredient/s by more than five percent.
(7) An agricultural remedy may not be imported into the Republic of South Africa for the purpose of sale unless it has been registered, prior to the importation thereof by a representative resident or carrying on business within the Republic.
(8)(a) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for private use with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Where, however, agricultural remedies are imported with the view to sale the Registering Officer shall have the right to issue a general permit subject to the annual submission of required information and in this case it will not be necessary for those concerned to apply for individual consignments.
(b) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for experimental purposes with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Applications for the importation of test consignments must be accompanied by a sample together with the following information:
(i) the country of origin; (ii) the port entry; (iii) the quantity to be imported; (iv) the purpose for which the remedy will be used; (v) where the remedy will be tested; (vi) pharmacological and toxicological properties; and (vii) methods of analysis. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (a) (b) v,vi,vii
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural remedy - Description
- Agricultural remedy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 August 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34983, 3 February 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Cord Sets, Interconnection Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets (VC 8029)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding
250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets for industrial purposes (incorporating plugs, connectors and socket-outlets in accordance with SANS 60309). - Description of the measure
- 3.4 The applicant shall ensure that every type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of
Annex A.
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set for which approval is sought and the standards to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set is produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be
required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 and Annex A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c - Description
- Cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 Homologation requirements
7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MISs) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory specification, successfully homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A
7.2 Rights of homologation approval
The rights of ownership of homologation approval, so granted for a vehicle model in 7.1, shall lie with the registered MIS that obtained such approval. This may only be transferable, to another registered MIS, on request of the MIS that currently owns the rights of homologation approval, and be authorised by, the regulatory authority.
A transference fee, as determined by the Minister, shall be paid to the regulatory authority.
Annexure A
Administrative Process - Homologation of Models of Motor Vehicles of Category N2/N3.
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of motor vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents, for each model as requested in 1 above. The Applicant shall complete the application and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application. The appropriate fee, as determined from time to time by Notice in the Government Gazette, for the homologation, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7 and Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category - Description
- Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category
Category N2 motor vehicle,is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass of more
than 3,5 t but not more than 12 t.
Category N3 motor vehicle, is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass exceeding
12 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 07 August 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37288, 7 February 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 General
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having:
A power rating up to and including 1500 W;
Rated voltage up to 250 V;
Caps of any type, material, shape and finish.
1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types:
Pilot lamps;
Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting;
Automotive lamps;
Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V;
Temperature and shock-proof lamps. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 The applicant shall ensure that each type of incandescent lamp has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF INCANDESCENT LAMP
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of incandescent lamp intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of incandescent lamp for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the incandescent lamp type is produced;
Al .3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant
compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen No - Description
- Incandescent lamp i.e tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. and 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category M2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M2 and M3, and minibuses, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road. NOTE Except where stated otherwise, a semi-trailer bus should comply with a/l the requirements of this specification, and. in addition, with any compulsory requirements for the category 0 or N portions of the combination
not covered by this specification.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire speCification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1
1.5 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MIBs) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory specification, successfully homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A.
Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of motor vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents, for each model as requested in 1 above. The Applicant shall complete the application and forward it to the Regulatory Authority, The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application. The appropriate fee, as determined from time to time by Notice in the Government Gazette, for the homologation, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure 1 to 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. No 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle - Description
- Motor vehicles of category M2/3
Category M2 motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle, and Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyright Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 that has a maximum mass not exceeding 5 t
Category M3 motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle, and that has a maximum mass exceeding 5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.32916 , 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O3/O4
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of category O3 and O4 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models not previously registered or licensed in South Africa.
This specification also covers vehicles of category O3 and O4 designed and adapted for the purpose of the carriage of passengers, as in a semi-trailer bus, and these are also subject to further relevant requirements of the specification for category M2 and M3 motor vehicles (buses).
1.2 The requirements of the specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 The specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype trailers constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or by importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to those military trailers that embody ordnance or missile systems, or to agricultural trailers.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the date as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard, or a UN ECE regulation adopted by the South Africa, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity, and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MIBs) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory specification, successfully homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A - Reference of the measure
- Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of motor vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents, for each model as requested in 1 above. The Applicant shall complete the application and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Motor vehicles in categories O3/O4 - Description
- Motor vehicles in categories O3/O4
a) category O3 are trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 metric ton but not exceeding 10 metric ton; and
b) category O4 are trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 10 metric ton
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8704.21: -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes and 8704.31: -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates specified in schedule 1
1.5 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 Homologation requirements
7.1 Homologation
Each registered manufacturer, importer and builder (MIS) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by scope of this compulsory specification, successfully homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A.
Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents for each model, requested in 1 above. The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application.
3. The Applicant shall complete the application and provide the necessary requested supporting documentation, and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The appropriate fee for the homologation, as determined by the Minister by Notice in the Government Gazette, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure 1 to 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704.21 -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes Yes motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t 8704.31 -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes Yes motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t - Description
- Motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3923.21: -- Of polymers of ethylene and 3923.29: -- Of other plastics
The measure came into effect on 06 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 651 (Government Gazette No. 36808) of 6 September 2013.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Plastic Carrier Bags And Flat Bags - VC 8087
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for
use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to refuse bags, barrier bags, bin liners, household plastic bags, zip lock bags or carrier bags made from materials other than those specified in paragraph 1.1. - Description of the measure
- 3.2 Each type of bag shall be approved in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A of this compulsory specification before it is imported, sold or supplied in the Republic of South Africa.
A.1: Application for approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of bag. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Information on the construction (textured or non-textured) and material of the type of bag.
A1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant(s) where the type of bag is produced and/or the physical address where the imported products are received, stored or distributed from.
A1.3 Evidence of conformity, including test reports issued less than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, by a conformity assessment body recognised in terms of the NRCS Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification.
A1.4 The intended position of the approval number on the bag as set out in Section no. 4 of this compulsory specification.
A1.5 Information with regards to the body that will carry out the routine tests during the control of production.
A1.6 Any additional information relevant to the application for clarification purposes, as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2 and A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials 3923.29 -- Of other plastics Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials - Description
- Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
