Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2209.00.00: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
The measure came into effect on 18 April 1976
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 April 1976
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 974 of 1975
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Vinegar) Regulations, 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to vinegar which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Every package containing vinegar shall bear a label stating—
(a) the type of vinegar present in the container, printed in type no smaller than 12 point;
(b) the name and business address of the manufacturer, producer, importer or retailer on whose behalf such vinegar was packaged;
(c) in the case of blended vinegar, the names of the various types of vinegar of which the product is composed;
(d) a packing-number or the date on which the vinegar was packaged, or a code-number or mark which signifies such date.
(2) The manufacturer or producer of any vinegar who uses a code-number or mark to signify the date of packaging shall, upon request from an inspector, divulge the date which such code-number or mark signifies.
(3) Unless otherwise stated, any particular which, in terms of these regulations, is required to be printed on a label shall be printed in type no smaller than 6 point and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background.
(4) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the vinegar, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label in letters of the same size and prominence as the name of the article.
(4) Every package containing imitation vinegar shall bear a label with the words "Imitation vinegar". - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2209.00.00 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid No - Description
- Vinegar
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 Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2915.21.00: Acetic acid
The measure came into effect on 18 April 1976
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 April 1976
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 974 of 1975
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Vinegar) Regulations, 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to vinegar which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 No person other than a pharmaceutical chemist or an authorized seller of poisons, shall sell, or have in his possession for sale, any pre-packed concentrated acetic acid, whether coloured or not, containing more than 15% of acetic acid unless—
(a) it is described as "concentrated solution of acetic acid .........%"; and
(b) there is printed on the main label, in red letters no smaller than 12 point, upon a light-coloured background, the words " Dangerous—not to be used unless diluted " - Reference of the measure
- Art 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2915.21.00 Acetic acid No - Description
- Acetic acid i.e. the chemical compound known as anhydrous acetic acid
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus and 1602.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 103 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Poultry, Poultry Meat and Poultry Products) Regulations, 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all poultry, poultry meat and poultry products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (4) Canned poultry-
(a) shall be prepared from poultry meat and may contain-
(i) the bones or parts of bones attached to the portion of poultry meat that is being canned;
(ii) broth;
(iii) salt;
(iv) gelling agents as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972; and
(v) not more than five per centum fat;
(b) which contains a gelling agent shall state on the label the presence of the gelling agent or the word “jellied”. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(4)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602.31.00 Of turkeys No 1602.32.00 Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus No 1602.39.00 Other No - Description
- Canned poultry
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 Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0207.11.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.12.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.13.00: Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled, 0207.14.10: Mechanically deboned meat, 0207.14.90: Other, 0207.24.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.25.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.26.00: Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled, 0207.27.00: Cuts and offal, frozen, 0207.41.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.42.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.43.00: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled, 0207.44.00: Other, fresh or chilled, 0207.45.00: Other, frozen, 0207.51.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.52.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.53.00: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled, 0207.54.00: Other, fresh or chilled, 0207.55.00: Other, frozen, 0207.60.00: Of guinea fowls, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus and 1602.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 103 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Poultry, Poultry Meat and Poultry Products) Regulations, 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all poultry, poultry meat and poultry products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 Every product to which these regulations apply shall bear a label stating-
(a) the requirements of the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, 1990;
(b) where the food consists wholly or in party of poultry meat products, the words “Poultry Meat Products” or the name of the specific parts contained in the product;
(c) in the case of canned poultry or boneless poultry, the name of the type of poultry. - Reference of the measure
- Art 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0207.11.00 Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled No 0207.12.00 Not cut in pieces, frozen No 0207.13.00 Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled No 0207.14.10 Mechanically deboned meat No 0207.14.90 Other No 0207.24.00 Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled No 0207.25.00 Not cut in pieces, frozen No 0207.26.00 Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled No 0207.27.00 Cuts and offal, frozen No 0207.41.00 Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled No 0207.42.00 Not cut in pieces, frozen No 0207.43.00 Fatty livers, fresh or chilled No 0207.44.00 Other, fresh or chilled No 0207.45.00 Other, frozen No 0207.51.00 Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled No 0207.52.00 Not cut in pieces, frozen No 0207.53.00 Fatty livers, fresh or chilled No 0207.54.00 Other, fresh or chilled No 0207.55.00 Other, frozen No 0207.60.00 Of guinea fowls No 1602.31.00 Of turkeys No 1602.32.00 Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus No 1602.39.00 Other No - Description
- Poultry, poultry meat and poultry products; eggs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2007.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 2007.91.00: Citrus fruit and 2007.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 17 July 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 July 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 42 of 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to preserves, other than jam and marmalade prepared for consumption by diabetic persons and labelled accordingly, table-jelly and honey which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Subject to the provisions of this section , every package containing preserves, table-jelly or honey shall bear a label stating—
(a) the name of the contents; and
(b) the name and business address of the manufacturer or seller by or on whose behalf the contents were packaged; and
(c) the packing-number of the package or the date on which the contents were packaged, or the code-number or mark which signifies such date; and
(d) in the case of contents which are composed of 2 or more different ingredients and subject to the provisions of section 5 of the Preservatives Regulations, the names of such ingredients set out in descending order in relation to their percentage of the total content
(2) Every package containing jam or marmalade shall bear on the label referred to in subsection (1) or any other label borne on such package, in type no smaller than 12 point, the word "Jam" or "Marmalade", as the case may be, together with the name or names of the fruit from which the contents have been prepared.
(3) Every package containing fruit-jelly, shall bear on the label referred to in subsection (1), in type no smaller than 18 point, the words "Fruit-jelly", together with the name or names of the fruit from which the contents have been prepared.,
Provided that, in the case of a package containing marmalade-jelly, the word "Marmalade" shall be substituted for, the word "Fruit" on such label.
(4) Every package containing jam, marmalade or fruit-jelly containing a synthetic flavouring substance shall bear on the label referred to in subsection (1), in type no smaller than 18 point, the words "Flavoured jam". or "Flavoured fruit-jelly", as the case may be, preceded by the name of the synthetic flavouring substance.
(5) A manufacturer of preserves, table-jelly or honey who uses a code-number or mark to signify the date of packaging shall, upon request by an inspector, divulge the date signified by the code-number or mark.
(6) Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) to (4), (11) and (12), any particular which is required by this section to be given on a label shall be printed in type no smaller than 6 point, and in such a colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background:
Provided that, where the size of the package concerned would render compliance with the provisions of this subsection impossible, the Secretary may authorize such particular to be printed in smaller type.
(7) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the contents of the package concerned, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label referred to in subsection (1) in letters of the same size and prominence as those of the name or trade name of such contents.
(8) The ingredients or proportions of the contents of the package concerned shall be printed on the label referred to subsection (1) in type of a uniform size and prominence throughout.
(9) No person shall, without the approval, in writing, of the Secretary, use on any label referred to in subsection (1) the word "vitaminized"; "vitamin-fortified", "vitamin -enriched" or "enriched", or any other word capable of being construed as indicating that fortifying ingredients have been added to or are present in the contents of the package bearing such label.
(10) No person shall use on any label referred to in subsection (1) or any other label on a package of honey the word "pure" unless the contents of such package consist solely of the saccharine product of the honey-bee and the diastase number of such contents is not less than 10.
(11) The label on a package of honey which has been handled or processed in such a manner as to reduce the diastase number of the contents of such package below 10 shall include the word "processed" in type no smaller than 12 point.
(12) The label on any artificial product, mixture or compound resembling honey shall—
(a) not contain—
(i) the word "Honey" unless such product, mixture or compound contains not less than 50% of honey;
(ii) a description or pictorial device suggesting bees, honey or, honeycomb:
Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not, in so far as they relate to a description or pictorial device referred to in subparagraph (ii), apply to the use of a trade mark registered in terms of the Trade Marks Act [Chapter 26:04] by a person who is the proprietor or registered user of such trade mark; and
(b) state the percentage of honey contained in the package concerned in type no smaller than 8 point.
(13) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, the Secretary may by notice in writing, exempt any manufacturer or seller of preserves, table-jelly or honey from compliance with the provisions of this section for a period not exceeding 12 months from the date of operation referred to in subsection (2) of section 1 in respect of preserves, table-jelly or honey manufactured or sold, as the case may be, by him - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007.10.00 Homogenised preparations No 2007.91.00 Citrus fruit No 2007.99.00 Other No - Description
- Preserves (i.e fruit-curd, fruit-jelly, jam, marmalade and mincemeat), table-jelly or honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1101.00.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more, 1101.00.90: Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.20.99: Other, 1102.90.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.90.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.90.99: Other, 1103.11.00: Of wheat, 1103.13.00: Of maize (corn), 1103.19.00: Of other cereals, 1103.20.00: Pellets, 1905.10.00: Crispbread, 1905.20.00: Gingerbread and the like, 1905.90.10: Plain bread and 1905.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 1211 of 1972
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to flour, bread and cereals which are sold or intended to be sold in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (9), any package containing any article of food to which these regulations apply shall bear a label stating—
(a) the name and trade name of the article contained therein;
(b) the name and business address of the manufacturer, producer, importer or retailer on whose behalf such article was packaged;
(c) the net mass of such article at the time when it was packaged;
(d) a packing-number and/or the date on which the goods were packaged, or a code-number which signifies such date:
Provided that an inspector shall, on request, be informed by the manufacturer or producer of the date which such code-number signifies;
(e) in the case of an article which is composed of 2 or more different ingredients, the names of the ingredients set out in descending order in relation to their percentage of the total content, and when required by the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001, the name and nature of any preservative, colouring or other foreign substance.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (7), any particular which, in terms of these regulations, is required to be printed on a label shall be printed in type no smaller than six point and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contract with the background.
(3) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the article, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label in letters of the same size and prominence as the name of the article.
(4) The ingredients or proportions of any article shall be set out on the label in type of a uniform size and prominence throughout.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), words which are required to be in type of a particular size may, subject to the written approval of the Secretary, be printed in smaller type where the size of the package is so small as to render compliance with the provisions of subsection (2) impossible.
(6) No label on any article of food shall contain the words “vitaminised”, “vitamin-fortified” or “enriched”, or any words which may be construed as indicating that such fortifying ingredients have been added to or produced in such article of food, without the written approval of the Secretary.
(7) Where a retailer sells food from a bulk supply kept by him, such bulk supply shall be labelled in a type no smaller than eighteen point, and shall state—
(a) the name and, where appropriate, the trade name of the food;
(b) all other particulars which are required to be set out in terms of paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (e) of subsection (1).
(8) Any label referred to in subsection (7) shall be displayed in a prominent position so as to be easily read by any purchaser of the food contained in the bulk supply.
(9) The provisions of this section shall not apply to—
(a) articles of food which are taken in the presence of the purchaser from bulk stock which is labelled in accordance with these regulations;
Provided that the label shall be clearly legible at the time of sale, and such food is weighed, counted or measured in the presence of the purchaser;
(b) bread, subject to the provisions of subsection (1)), the composition of which accords with section six.
(10) No person shall sell bread which contains any ingredient approved by the Secretary in terms of the proviso to subsection (6) of section five or item 14 of the Second Schedule unless such bread is labelled in a manner approved of by the Secretary, in writing.
(11) For the purposes of subsection (10)—
“labelled” means in the case of—
(a) pre-packed bread, printed or affixed to such wrapping;
(b) bread which is not pre-packed, described on a label or show-ticket which is prominently displayed on or in close proximity to the bread to which it relates, so as to be clearly visible to an intending purchaser. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of identified and classified NTMs onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is made available.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more No 1101.00.90 Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.20.99 Other No 1102.90.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.90.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.90.99 Other No 1103.11.00 Of wheat No 1103.13.00 Of maize (corn) No 1103.19.00 Of other cereals No 1103.20.00 Pellets No 1905.10.00 Crispbread No 1905.20.00 Gingerbread and the like No 1905.90.10 Plain bread No 1905.90.90 Other No - Description
- Any package containing any article of food to which these regulations apply and these include
Flour(White flour, Brown flour, Rye flour, Wholemeal)
Bread (White bread, Brown bread, Wheat-germ bread, Wholemeal bread, Milk-bread,High-protein bread,Gluten-bread ,Rye-bread, Raisin-bread, currant bread, fruit-bread or sultana-bread)
Slimming-foods
Rice-flour, which is obtained by grinding dehusked rice
Polished rice
Maize-meal (Straight-run meal, Roller-meal, Pearl-meal)
Maize samp
Mealie-rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 13 June 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 June 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 24:03 Radiation Protection
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Radiation Protection Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 84. Marking
(1) Where unpackaged LSA-I or SCO-I material is contained in receptacles or packing material and shipped under conditions specified in regulation 81, the outer surface of these receptacles or wrapping materials shall bear the marking "RADIOACTIVE LSA-I" or "RADIOACTIVE SCO-I" as appropriate.
(2) All packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with an identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both.
(3) Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kg shall have its permissible gross mass legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging.
(4) All packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the appropriate United Nations number from the Seventh Schedule table I preceded by the letters "UN" and for each package other than excepted packages the proper shipping name as identified in the Seventh Schedule shall also be included with this marking.
(5) Industrial packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the words "TYPE IP- 1", "TYPE IP-2" or "TYPE IP-3".
(6) Type A packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the words "TYPE A".
(7) Each package which conforms to an approved Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with-
(a) the identification mark allocated by the Inspectorate to the design of that package;
(b) a serial number to uniquely identify each packaging which conforms to that design;
and
(c) in the case of a Type B(U) or Type B(M) package design, with "TYPE B(U)" or
"TYPE B(M)".
(8) In the case of a Type C package design, with the words "TYPE C" in addition, each
package which conforms to a Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package design shall have
the outside of the outermost receptacle which is resistant to the effects of fire and water
plainly marked by embossing, stamping or other means resistant to the effects of fire and
water with the trefoil symbol for radioactive material shown in the Seventh Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Article 84
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 33 Radioactive substances No - Description
- Radioactive material and items
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries and regions
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 28 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 158: 2011 2nd ed. High penetration – resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- -Optical and physical requirements of the glass are specified
-Each high penetration-resistant laminated safety glass product shall be distinctly marked
-Sampling and compliance with the specification is defined - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof No - Description
- High penetration – resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal.
The measure came into effect on 28 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 159: 2011 2nd ed. Laminated safety glass for vehicles – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- -Each laminated safety glass product shall be distinctly marked
-Sampling and compliance with specification
-Inspection and methods of tests are defined - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8301 Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal. No - Description
- Laminated safety glass for vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4203.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 245:2008 Chemical resistant gloves
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- - Thickness of the gloves
- Packing and marking
- Sampling and compliance
- Inspection and test methods - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 245
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4203.29 -- Other No - Description
- - Natural rubber
- Styrene butadiene rubbers
- PVC
- Butyl rubber (IIR)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 7301: Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-43:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-43: Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard recognises the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as on normal use taking into account the manufacturers instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers for drying textiles on racks located in a warm airflow and to electric towel rails, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-32 of the standard
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7301 Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel. No - Description
- Clothes dryers and towel rails
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-52:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Deals with the safety of electric oral hygiene appliances for households and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances covered by this standard are oral irrigators and toothbrushes. This consolidated version consists of the third edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 - 32 of the regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. No - Description
- Oral hygiene appliances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-65:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-65:Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- IEC 60335-2-65:2008 Deals with the safety of electric air-cleaning appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances, for household purposes. Also includes appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2002),its amendment 1 (2008) and its amendment 2 (2015). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 - 32 of the regulations
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. No - Description
- Air cleaning appliances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-55:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-55: Particular requirements for electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Deals with the safety of electric appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aerators; aquarium heaters; automatic food dispensers; sludge-suction appliances. This consolidated version consists of the third edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 - 32 of the regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. No - Description
- Surface cleaning appliances for electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-44:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-44: Particular requirements for ironers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This International Standard deals with the safety of electric ironers for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and
480 V for other appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 -32 of the regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- This International Standard deals with the safety of electric ironers for household and similar
purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and
480 V for other appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Marking and instructions are provided
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-28:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-28: Particular requirements for sewing machines
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Deals with the safety of electric sewing machines for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Sewing machines intended for use by laymen in shops and light industry, are within the scope of this standard. This standard does not apply to appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes, or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapor or gas).
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 - 32 of the regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. No - Description
- Sewing machines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-76:2006 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-76:Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This International Standard deals with the safety of electric fence energizers, the rated
voltage of which is not more than 250 V and by means of which fence wires in agricultural,
domestic or feral animal control fences and security fences may be electrified or monitored.
Marking and instructions are provided - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 - 32 of the regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. No - Description
- Election fence energizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 1265: 2009: Kenya Standard Specification for wax based candles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- The rationale of the measure
- The Standard prescribes quality, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also prescribes the test methods, additives, wicks and finish for the product
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard prescribes quality, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also prescribes the test methods, additives, wicks and finish for the product
- Reference of the measure
- KS 1265: 2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Paraffin Wax Based Candles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Floor polish, water emulsion and buffable type
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the General, Quality, performance,marking, packaging requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods for Floor Polish, Water emulsion and Buffablle type.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 03-807 Part 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Floor polish, water emulsion and buffable type
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Paraffin Wax
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 03: 1426:1997
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Paraffin Wax
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015
B31: Labelling requirements
B32: Marking requirements



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