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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8419.1: - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric : and 8516.10: - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
The measure came into effect on 16 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Compulsory Specification For Hot Water Storage Tanks For Domestic Use (VC9006)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for hot water storage tanks for domestic use. It includes
fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of hot water storage tank has been approved by the NRCS in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of this compulsory specification before manufacture, import, sale or supply.
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of hot water storage tank. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications and drawings compiled in sufficient detail to identify the type and model of the hot water storage tank, method of assembly, and materials of construction.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the hot water storage tank is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports by a conformity assessment body recognized in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy issued less than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, that prove compliance with all the requirements of this compulsory specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type and model of hot water storage tank;
A.1.5 Information for users including instructions for use;
A.1.6 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification; and
A.1.7 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3 and Annex A1.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8419.1 - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric : No 8516.10 - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters No - Description
- Hot water storage tanks for domestic use including fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only.
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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
The measure came into effect on 06 September 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 September 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 544 (Government Gazette 30023) of 6 July 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Cement
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the manufacture, marking, properties and performance of cement, intended for construction use, irrespective of whether distributed in bulk or bagged form.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Each manufacturer, or importer on behalf of a manufacturer, shall apply to the Regulator for pre-approval of every manufacturing facility from which cement is to be supplied, in accordance with the requirements of
Annexure A.
3.5 The manufacturer or importer shall apply for pre-approval of each and every type and strength class of cement to be sold.
Annexure A
1.1 The applicant shall apply to the Regulator for pre-approval of the manufacturing facility and of each type of cement produced. The application shall include the following:
1.1.1 Details of the type of cement for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
1.1.2 Identification the manufacturing plant/s for which approval is sought;
1.1.3 A copy of reports generated by a certification body appointed in accordance with 3.3 in terms of Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of SANS 50196-2, or in terms of Section 5.5 of SANS 50197-2, as relevant;
1.1.4 Markings and other information to be printed on the package, with a breakdown of any codes indicating factory or packing plant of origin and/or date of packaging. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 and 3.5
Annexure A - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2523 Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers. No - Description
- Cement i.e A hydraulic binder used for construction purposes described in either SANS 5097-1 Common cements, or SANS 50413-1 Masonry cement.
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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
The measure came into effect on 16 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Compulsory Specification For Safety Glass And Other Safety Glazing Materials - VC 9003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety glass and other safety glazing materials used in buildings in accordance with Part N of the National Building Regulations, and in any other application in which breakage due to human contact may result in serious injuries. Products within the scope of this compulsory specification include but are not limited to: Stock sheets of laminated safety glazing materials, i.e. sheets of safety glazing produced by a manufacturer equipped to laminate safety glass that will be cut to size by an installer;
• Toughened safety glass, i.e. panels of flat safety glazing manufactured from flat glass, cut to size, and then tempered;
• Polymeric glazing, i.e. sheets of transparent plastics that can be cut to size;
• Any glazed products that may be subjected to human impact;
• Any other material claimed to be safety glazing.
1.2 Safety glazing used in automotive applications is excluded. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of safety glazing material has been approved by the NRCS in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of this compulsory specification before manufacture, import, sale or supply.
3.4 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in the material, method of manufacture, design or components affecting any mandatory requirement of this compulsory specification.
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of safety glazing material. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications detailing the material composition, method of manufacturer and minimum thickness for the type of safety glazing material.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the safety glazing material is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports issued not more than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS by a conformity assessment body recognized in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type of safety glazing material;
A.1.5 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity of the safety glazing material; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3, 3.4 and Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007 Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass. No - Description
- Safety glazing material: Glazing material that is so manufactured, constructed, treated and combined with other materials and components that, if broken by human contact, the likelihood of cutting or piercing injuries that might result from such contact are minimized.
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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume
The measure came into effect on 06 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 90 (Government Gazette No. 31844) of 6 February 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lamp Controlgear
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for lamp controlgear, excluding glow starters for tubular fluorescent lamps.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the Regulator for approval of every type and model of lamp controlgear before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
Annex 1 Application for Approval
An application for approval of each type of lamp controlgear that it intends to sell shall include:
a) Details of the type and model of lamp controlgear for which approval is sought and the standard or standards to which it is claimed to conform;
b) Details of the manufacturing plant or plants in which the lamp controlgear is produced;
c) Proof of conformity with all the requirements of this compulsory specification including standards and test methods referred to;
d) Markings and other information appearing on the product;
e) Any reasonable additional information requested by the Regulator. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 and Annex 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8537 Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume Yes Lamp controlgear - Description
- Lamp controlgear
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 7321.12: -- For liquid fuel and 7321.82: -- For liquid fuel
The measure came into effect on 08 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 552 (Government Gazette No. 36725) Of 8 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment of the Compulsory Specification For Non-Pressure Paraffin Stoves And Heaters -VC 9089
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the construction, operation and safe use of non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters primarily intended for domestic use with a gauge pressure close to the burner < 2 kPa. gauge and with a maximum heat rating of 4,5 kW for a single burner.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2 Each type of Non-pressure paraffin stove and heater (herein after referred to as appliance type) 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.
A1. Application for Approval
A1.1 The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every appliance type.
A1.2 An application for approval shall be submitted by the applicant to the NRCS and shall include the following:
A1.2.1 Drawings to scale of all component parts and materials including the assembly of the appliance in sufficient detail to permit identification. The drawings shall show the markings of the appliance type as required by the specification.
A1.2.2 Test report/s issued by an appropriately recognised conformity assessment body in a format acceptable to the NRCS and in accordance with the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy.
A1.2.3. One specimen of the appliance type for the verification of compliance with the requirements of this specification. The specimen shall include all the accessories that are supplied with the appliance type, within the packaging, as it is placed on the market, whether or not those accessories have actually been fitted to the appliance.
A1.2.4 Details of the marking on the packaging or appliance for the appliance type in accordance with paragraph 3.3.
A1.2.5 Information for users that shall accompany the appliance type when placed on the market as required by the specification.
A1.2.6 Any additional information relevant to the application as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2 and Annex A1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7321.12 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin stove 7321.82 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin heater - Description
- A category of a non-pressure paraffin stove or heater that is similar in essential characteristics such as design,
materials, manufacturing processes or methods of assembly.
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 8535.90.90: -- Other, 8536.69: -- Other and 8536.90: - Other apparatus
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Plugs, Socket-Outlets And Socket Outlet Adaptors (VC 8008)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for
1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements
of Annex A.
3.4 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification.
A.1 Application for approval
An application for approval of each type of each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor that is intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor 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 each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor 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 3.3, 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 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets, Surface type mounting boxes 8536.69 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets 8536.90 - Other apparatus No Surface type mounting boxes - Description
- 1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance.
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 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- 3.2 The facility for live aquacultured abalone products shall be pre-approved by the NRCS for conformity of production requirements as prescribed in Annex A.1.
3.3 The packer may not dispatch live aquacultured abalone product from the facility without a valid NRCS approvals document for the facility.
3.4 Application for approval of the product shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of live aquacultured abalone in accordance with the requirements of AnnexA.2.
4.2 Live aquacultured abalone for packing shall be obtained from sources that are officially approved by DAFF.
A.1 Application for approval of the facility
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the facility. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Details of the facility for which approval is sought;
A.1.2 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.1.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS 729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application (new facilities that have not been in production before the application will be given 3 to 6 months to provide documentation for A.1.2 and A.1.3);
A.1.4 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.1.5 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS.
A.2 Application for approval for approval of product
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the product. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.2.1 Importers and exporters shall supply details of the live aquacultured abalone product per consignment for which approval is sought and provide evidence that the product complies with SANS 729 (specific export requirements are given in Annex B);
A.2.2 The applicable rights and permits as required by SAMSM&CP; A.2.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS
729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application;
A.2.4 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.2.5 Movement documentation to substantiate traceability;
A.2.6 Declaration of current classification of farm with regards to the SAMSM&CP;
A.2.7 Test results as per SANS 729 and SAMSM&CP at request;
A.2.8 Details of the markings used on the packed product:
A.2.9 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.2.10 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2, 3.3 and 4.2
Annexes A.1 and A.2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
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 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 19 May 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For The Safety Of Flexible Cords For Electrical Appliances (VC 8006)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for insulated single core flexible cords rated at a minimum of 500 V ac and multiple core flexible electric cords rated at a minimum of 300/500 V ac. These flexible cords are
intended to connect single or 3 - phase appliances, luminaires and light industrial equipment to a low voltage mains supply conforming to the standard applicable in the Republic of South Africa Le. 230 V +- 10% single phase ac., or 400 V +- 10% three phase ac. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of flexible cord 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 flexible cord intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of flexible cord for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plan/s in which the flexible cord 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 3.3 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 Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications - Description
- Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications
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 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 24 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Application for official approval of the product(s) shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom which are imported into South Africa in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.2.1.
4.3 All local raw molluscan shellfish for processing shall be obtained from a source that has a valid permit from DAFF to either harvest, grow, process or supply molluscan shellfish
A.2.1 For imported products, applicants shall supply details of the frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing the following information:
a) Details of the importer, product, bill of entry, quantity, number of product and batch code(s), code list or bill of lading;
b) The date and place where it will be available for inspection;
c) Name and contact details of a contact person;
d) The number(s) of the bill(s) of entry and the date authorized by custom officials; and
e) The voyage number of the cargo carrier (vessel, aircraft or registration number of vehicle).
A.2.4 Details of the markings used on the packed product(s); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 , 4.3, Annex A.2.1 and Annex 2.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. No 0304.6 - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e No 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt Yes Frozen 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Frozen 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Frozen molluscs - Description
- All frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom
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 23 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37654, 23 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Singlecapped Fluorescent Lamps (VC 9091)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the safety, efficacy performance, life and interchangeability requirements for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps) and non-self-ballasted single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps, intended
for general lighting purposes that have:
• a rated wattage up to 60W
• a SANS 1661 rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c.; and
• 2G7, 2GX7, GR8, 2G10, G10q, GR10q, GX10q, GY10q, 2G11, 2GX11,GR14q, G23, GX23, G24, GX24,GX24q, G24d, GX32, and Edison screw or Bayonet caps.
1.2 The following lamps intended for general lighting purposes are excluded from the lamp efficacy requirement in ANNEX AA of SANS 60969:
• Coloured lamps; and
• Reflector lamps - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type and model of single-capped fluorescent lamp before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
3.4 The manufacturer and/or importer shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or components affecting any mandatory requirement the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand the submission of fresh evidence of conformity or a new application for approval. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 and 3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen Yes Single-capped fluorescent lamp - Description
- Single-capped fluorescent lamp
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa 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 06 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 89 (Government Gazette 31844) Of 6 February 2009)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Electrical And Electronic Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers safety and energy saving requirements for the specified types of mains –powered electrical and electronic apparatus listed below, rated at voltage not exceeding 500 V a.c or d.c and intended for use by ordinary persons in household, light industrial and general office applications.
- Description of the measure
- 3.10 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the Regulator for approval of every type and model of apparatus before offering it for sale , in accordance with Requirements of Annex A.
A.1 An application for approval of each type of apparatus shall include:
a) Details of the type and model of apparatus for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
b) Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the apparatus is produced;
c) Evidence of conformity with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification including standards and tests methods;
d) Markings and other information appearing on the product;
e) Any reasonable additional information appearing on the product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.10 and Annex A.1
- 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 Electrical and electronic apparatus - Description
- Electrical and electronic apparatus :
a) Household and similar appliances that may incorporate motors or heating elements, and including appliances intended to be used by ordinary persons in shops , light industry and on farms;
b) Electronic apparatus used for the reception, generation, recording or reproduction of audio, video and associated signals , and apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination with such apparatus;
c) Information technology equipment , including electrical business and associated equipment;
d) Luminaries for use with electrical light sources such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps and other discharge lamps, excluding
1) Luminaries for road and street lighting,
2) Luminaries for stage lighting and for television, film, and photographic studios
3) Industrial bulkhead, floodlight, low-bay and high-bay luminaries, intended for use with high-intensity discharge lamps of 70W or higher;
4) Aircraft lighting;
5) Public transport lighting
e) Hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electrical tools;
f) Transportable electric motor-operated or magnetically driven tools
g) Electrical equipment intended for application as test and measuring equipment , control equipment, educational equipment, and laboratory equipment, including incorporated computing devises , excluding equipment designed for industrial process control.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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 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 MotorVehicles Of Category M1
- 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 M1, 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 as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Except for the requirements of 3.7, which shall not be omitted or replaced, certain special category M1 motor vehicles designed or adapted for use as
a) mobile living accommodation (motor caravans),
b) ambulances and patient-transfer vehicles,
c) prisoner-conveyance vehicles,
d) hearses,
e) security and antiriot vehicles,
f) open sided passenger vehicles derived from vehicles other than category M1 vehicles may, alternatively, comply with the specific requirements of the relevant compulsory specification for another category of motor vehicle.
1.6 Vehicles that are sold with a category M2 seating configuration and with a category M1 seating configuration as an alternative, need not comply with the steering frontal impact requirements of 3.5.2.
1.7 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
Each registered Manufacturer, Importer or Builder (MIB) 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 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. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure A 1 and 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 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. No - Description
- Motor vehicles in category M1
category M1 motor vehicle is one that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, and that
has seating accommodation for not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia for 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds., 9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments., 9026: Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 90.14, 90.15, 90.28 or 9, 9027: Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or, 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor., 9029: Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 90.14 or 90.15; stroboscopes., 9030: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 90.28; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionis and 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Insreument 7 of 1983,Registered designs (Appeals) Rules
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Weights and Measures ( Amendment) Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 38.(1) A person shall not make, manufacture, repair or sell, or offer, expose or possess for repair or sale, any instrument unless he holds a valid service licence issued by the Superintendent Assizer authorising such person to do so.
(1A) A foreign technician, fitter or contractor shall not carry out any installation, service or repair works of any weighing or measuring instrument unless such technician, fitter or contractor holds a valid service licence issued by the Director.
(2) Every licence issued under this section-
(a) shall be-
(i) in such form;
(ii) issued on payment of such fees; and
(iii) valid for one year, as may be prescribed by regulation;
(b) may be renewed; and
(c) may contain such conditions and restrictions as may be determined by the Director and specified in the licence.
(2A) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (1A) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand penalty units or in default to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.
(As amended by Act. No. 12 of 2003) - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8423 Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. Yes Measuring Instruments 9025 Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments. Yes Measuring Instruments 9026 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 90.14, 90.15, 90.28 or 9 Yes Measuring Instruments 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or Yes Measuring Instruments 9028 Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor. Yes Measuring Instruments 9029 Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 90.14 or 90.15; stroboscopes. Yes Measuring Instruments 9030 Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 90.28; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionis Yes Measuring Instruments 9031 Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. Yes Measuring Instruments - Description
- Weighing and measuring Instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 47. (1) A person shall not import or export any mineral, ore or mineral product without a permit issued by the Director of Mines.
(2) A person intending to export or import any mineral, ore or mineral product shall apply for a permit to the Director of Mines in a prescribed manner and form upon payment of the prescribed fee. - Reference of the measure
- PART III; Division 7 ; Section 47 (1) & (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals, ore or mineral products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 14 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE FORESTS ACT, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE FORESTS ACT, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 53. (1) The following permits shall be issued under this Part:
(d) forest produce import permit, to allow the holder to import forest produce;
90. A person who imports or attempts to import any forest produce without an import permit issued under this Act commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- PART VI Section 53(1)(d)
PART X Section 90 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Forest produce
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Ionising Radiation Protection Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ionising Radiation Protection Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 21. Application for ionising radiation license
(1) A person who intends to import, process, mine, export, possess, transport, use, dispose of, or undertake any other activity relating to radioactive material or any other source of harmful ionising radiation shall apply to the Board for an ionising radiation license in the prescribed manner and form upon payment of the prescribed fee. - Reference of the measure
- PART IV: Section 21(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive material or
Harmful ionising radiation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 16 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Animal Health No. 27 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Public Health Act, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 26(1) A person shall not import, export manufacture, sell or expose for sale in Zambia a virus, vaccine, serum or an analogous product used for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of any animal disease except under a permit, in writing, issued by the Director
27(1) A person shall not import an animal, animal product or article without an import permit issued by the Director.
28.The Minister may, in consultation with the Director, authorise the entry of an animal, animal product or article for scientific or research purposes, subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister may consider necessary,
59(1) A person shall not import, manufacture or sell any animal feed without a permit from the Director
60.(1) A person shall not import without a permit from the Director—
(a) any animal feed which contains bone or any other substance derived from an animal carcass; or
(b) bones or any other substance derived from an animal carcass for the purpose of manufacturing any animal feed. - Reference of the measure
- PART III: Sections26(1) ; 27(1) ; 28
PART VIII: Section 59(1); 60(1) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Virus, vaccine, serum
Animal, animal product or article
Animal feed.
animal feed which contains bone or any other substance derived from an animal carcas;
bones or any other substance derived from an animal carcass
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 47. (1) A person shall not import or export any mineral, ore or mineral product without a permit issued by the Director of Mines.
- Reference of the measure
- DIVISION 7:Section 47(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 13 April 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 April 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act, 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 24(2) A person who requires to use for trade, or intends to import, manufacture, assemble, sell or distribute for use a new type, make, model or design of a measuring instrument covered by this Act shall submit the type or pattern of that measuring instrument to the Agency, with all the technical documentation regarding the instrument as specified by the Agency to expedite the type approval.
- Reference of the measure
- PART VI: Section 24(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Measuring instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 26. The Agency may, upon application by a person, approve the importation of hazardous waste into Zambia if —
(a) the hazardous waste is obtained from a county within the Southern African Development Community
31. (1) A person who intends to manufacture, import, export, store, distribute, transport, blend, process, re-process or change the composition of a pesticide or toxic substance or re-process an existing pesticide or toxic substance for a new use shall apply to the Agency for a pesticide and toxic substance licence in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule.
50. (1) A person who imports a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance or product containing a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance shall provide a copy of the ozone depleting substance licence to an authorised officer at the port of entry or exit. - Reference of the measure
- Part V: Sections 26 a ; 31(1)
Part VI:Section 50(1) : First Schedule;
FORMS VI ; XV; XVI; XVII - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hazardous waste
Pesticide or toxic substance
Controlled substance
Ozone depleting substance
Product containing a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
