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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 791: 2013, Oven cleaner and grease remover — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies the Quality requirements, packaging, marking, methods of test for oven cleaner and grease remover. The standard covers three types of oven cleaners and grease removers that are suitable for the removal of carbon deposits, grease, baked-on fats and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment, but that are not intended for use in self-cleaning ovens.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 791: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- oven cleaner and grease remover
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 790: 2013, Liquid soap — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies Quality requirements, packaging, marking, methods of sailing and test
for liquid soap for general purposes. It does not cover shampoos and products intended for specific purposes, such as those for industrial and surgical uses. - Reference of the measure
- US EAS 790: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- liquid soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 789: 2013, Instant hand sanitizers — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality requirements, packaging, marking and methods of test for alcohol based instant hand sanitizers. The standard does not cover non-alcohol based hand sanitizers.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 789: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- alcohol based instant hand sanitizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 788: 2013, Synthetic detergent paste — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 788: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 787: 2013, Synthetic industrial detergent powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 787: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-2: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification ― Part 2: Liquid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for liquid antibacterial toilet soap. It includes antibacterial (bacteriostatic) and antifungal (fungal static). This standard does not cover synthetic hand wash liquid detergents, shampoo and products for specific purposes such as those for industrial and surgical uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-2: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- liquid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-1: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification — Part 1: Solid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for solid antibacterial toilet soap. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 766: 2011, Antibacterial solid toilet soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-1: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- solid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 383: 2013, Synthetic organic liquid detergent for household use — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the quality requirements, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic liquid detergents for household use both for general purpose and dishwashing liquid detergent.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 383: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic liquid detergents for household use both for general purpose and dishwashing liquid detergent.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 186: 2013, Toilet soap — Specification (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, packaging, marking, sampling and test methods for toilet soap. It does not apply to carbolic soap or specialty soaps such as medicated soap, transparent soap, floating soap, liquid soap or sea-water soap. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 186: 2011, Toilet soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 186: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 127-1: 2013, Synthetic detergent powders — Specification — Part 1: Household hand use (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packaging, marking and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergents powders for household use. This standard does not cover machine wash and industrial detergent powders. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 127:2011, Synthetic laundry detergents for household use — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 127-1: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic detergents powders for household use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 127-2:2014, Synthetic detergent powders — Specification — Part 2: Machine wash
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packaging and marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergents for machine wash. It does not cover hand wash powders and industrial detergent powders.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 127-2:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic detergents for machine wash
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The control of agricultural chemicals Act, statutory Instrument 29-1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The control of Agricultural Chemicals (regulations control) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of workers and operators and quality of chemicals
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 5. Layout of premises.
All premises used for the manufacture, distribution, formulating, packaging
or storage of agricultural chemicals shall—
(a) be of a suitable design, layout and construction to facilitate the health of workers and to avoid contamination of the environment;
(b) have sufficient space for placement of equipment, storage and materials, and be conducive to the health of workers and fumigators and commercial applicators; and
(c) have separate areas, either by partition, location or other effective means, for those operations which do not require workers,fumigators and commercial applicators to be exposed to the agricultural chemicals.
6. Protection of workers and operators and quality of chemicals.
Any person who carries on the manufacturing, formulating, packaging, usage
or storage of agricultural chemicals in any premises shall ensure that—
(a) at all material times—
(i) the persons working in the premises wear adequate protective clothing;
(ii) the premises are, to the board’s satisfaction, equipped with first-aid facilities to cater for emergencies;
(iii) the general health of the persons working on the premises is adequately catered for; and
(b) the quality of the agricultural chemicals is within the limits prescribed by the board.
26. Packaging.
(1) Packaging and repackaging of agricultural chemicals shall be carried out only on premises registered under these Regulations, where a registered fumigator or commercial applicator shall ensure that the chemical is properly labelled and meets the required standards.
(2) Every package of an agricultural chemical shall, unless the board otherwise directs, require approval of the board.
(3) Notwithstanding subregulation (1) of this regulations, every package for an agricultural chemical shall be sufficiently durable and designed and manufactured so as to contain the agricultural chemical safely under practical conditions of storage, display, transportation and distribution.
(4) Every manufacturer or distributor of agricultural chemicals shall ensure that—
(a) he or she provides a range of packs which can be safely and appropriately used by small scale farmers and other users in Uganda;
(b) the withdrawal of any or all of the contents can be carried out in a manner that is safe to the user; and
(c) the closing of the package is in a manner that will contain the agricultural chemical satisfactorily under practical conditions.
(5) Every package shall be constructed in such a manner as to minimise the degradation or change of its contents resulting from interaction with the atmosphere or from the effects of radiation or other means - Reference of the measure
- Part I (5 &6), Part VI section 26
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Chemicals - Description
- Agricultural Chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808.94: -- Disinfectants
The measure came into effect on 14 July 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 July 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R529 (Government Gazette 19999) Of 14 May 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Disinfectants And Detergent-Disinfectants
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants intended for use on inanimate surfaces.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Packaging
Methods of packaging that are suitable for the disinfectant or detergent-disinfectant as described in SABS 0229:1990, Packaging of dangerous goods for road and rail transportation in South Africa, and the relevant regulations under the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act 77 of 1973), shall be complied with.
The bottles (including the closures) in which the disinfectant or detergent-disinfectant is packed shall not interact chemically or physically with the disinfectant or detergent-disinfectant and shall be strong enough to protect the disinfectant or detergent-disinfectant adequately during normal handling, storage and transportation. The closure shall not be made of cork or of any material containing cork. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808.94 -- Disinfectants Yes Disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants intended for use on inanimate surfaces. - Description
- Disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants intended for use on inanimate surfaces.
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 9401.20: - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles
The measure came into effect on 20 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 862 (Government Gazette 25082) Of 20 June 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Child Restraints For Use In Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification applies to child restraint that are suitable for installation in power driven vehicles that have three or more wheels.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8 Instructions
8.1 Each child restraint shall be accompanied by instructions for installation and use, at least in English.
8.2 The instructions for installation shall include the following:
a) For child restraints of the universal category the following label shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing:
Notice
1. This is a universal child restraint. It is for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.
2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer declares in the vehicle handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a universal child restraint for this age group.
3. This child restraint has been classified as universal under more stringent conditions than those that applied to earlier designs that do not carry this notice.
4. If In doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.
b) For child restraints of the restricted and semi-universal categories the following information shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing:
This child restraint is classified for (restricted/semi-universal) use and is suitable for, fixing onto the indicated seat positions of the following cars:
Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept this child restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.
c) For child restraints of the specific vehicle category, information on the applicable vehicle shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing.
d) If the device requires an adult safety belt, the following wording should also be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing:
Only suitable for use in the listed vehicles fitted with lap/3-point/static/retractor safety belts, that comply with SABS 1080 or other equivalent specifications. (Delete lap/3-point, etc. as appropriate.) (In the case of carry-cot restraints, a list of items for which the device is suited shall be given.)
e) The child restraint manufacturer shall provide information on the packing boxes to the address to which the customer can write to obtain further information on fitting the child restraint in specific cars.
f) The method of installation shall be illustrated by means of photographs, or very clear drawings (or both).
9) The user shall be advised that the rigid items and plastic parts of a child restraint shall be so located and installed that they are not likely, during everyday use of the vehicle, to become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of the vehicle.
h) The user shall be advised to use carry-cots perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
i) In the case of rearward-facing child restraint systems, the customer shall be advised not to use the systems in seating positions where an airbag is installed. This information shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing,
j) In the case of special-needs restraints, the following information shall be clearly visible at the point of sale without removing the packing:
This special-needs restraint is designed to give extra support to children who have difficulty in sitting correctly in conventional seats. Always consult your doctor to make sure that this restraint system is suitable for your child.
8.3 The Instructions for use shall include the following:
a) the mass group(s) for which the device is intended;
b) when the child restraint is used in combination with an adult safety belt, the type of safety belt to be used, using the following wording: "Only suitable for use in the listed vehicles fitted with lap/3- point/static/retractor safety belts that comply with SABS 1080 or other equivalent specifications"
(delete lap/3-point, etc. as appropriate);
c) the method of use, illustrated by means of photographs or clear drawings (or both); in the case of seats that can be used both In forward-facing and rearward-facing positions, clear warning must be given to keep the restraint rearward-facing until the child's mass exceeds a stated limit, or until some other dimensional criterion is exceeded;
d) the operation of the buckle and adjusting devices, explained clearly;
e) a recommendation that any straps holding the restraint to the vehicle be tight, that any straps restraining the child be adjusted to the child's body, and that straps should not be twisted;
f) the importance of "ensuring that any lap strap be worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged;
g) a recommendation that the restraint be replaced when it has been subjected to violent stresses during a collision;
h) instructions for cleaning;
]) a general warning to the user concerning the danger of making any alterations or additions to the restraint without the approval of the competent authority, and the danger of not following closely the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint;
j) when a chair is not provided with a textile cover, a recommendation that the chair be kept away from sunlight, to prevent it from becoming too hot for the child's skin;
k) a recommendation that the child not be left in the child restraint unattended;
I) a recommendation that any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision be properly secured; and
m) a recommendation that
1 ) the child restraint not be used without the cover, and
2) the seat cover not be replaced with any other cover than the one recommended by the manufacturer, because the cover constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9401.20 - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles Yes Child restraint - Description
- Child restraints
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 29 September 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 September 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29September 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZER, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947) REGULATIONSREGARDING STOCK REMEDIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Containers of stock remedies
Subject to the provisions of any other law relating to containers, a container in which a quantity of a stock remedy is packed for sale, shall at the time of packing:
(a) be sound and clean;
(b) be closed or sealed in the manner permitted by the stock remedy
(2) The design of the container shall:
(a) after the contents thereof has been used not be instrumental to the use of such empty container or sachet for any other purpose;
(b) in the case of a liquid stock remedy, prevent spillage when pouring out the contents thereof.
(3) A stock remedy shall not be sold in away which was not approved by the Registrar and if appropriate approved in terms of a provision of any other law.
Labelling of containers
11. (1) No person may sell any stock remedy without an approved label.
(2) A container of a stock remedy shall not be labelled with any marks or signs other than the prescribed details in the labelling requirements, or in terms of a provision of any other law, or and which was approved by the Registrar.
(3) Despite the labelling requirements in annexure D and regulations (IO), and subject to the
provisions of any other law, no words or marks may appear on the container in which a registered stock
remedy is sold, or on a label and/or pamphlet affixed thereto without prior approval of the Registrar.
(4) Only recognized chemical, analytical and pharmaceutical expressions or terms or those expressions or terms which, for reasons of clarity, have been approved by the Registrar, may be marked or printed on a container in which a registered stock remedy is sold, or on a label affixed thereto, for the purpose of explaining the composition of such remedy.
Approval of labelling by Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act,(Act No.36of1947) does not absolve the company from the obligations of complying with the South African National Standards 289or any other relevant legislation. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Stock remedies - Description
- stock remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 September 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers
The measure came into effect on 23 March 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 March 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MARCH 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947 REGULATIONS REGARDING FERTILIZERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Packages in which fertilizers may be sold
16. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of a fertilizer may only be sold in containers that have been sealed or closed in a manner allowed by the nature of the fertilizer and containers and shall be labelled or marked in terms of the provisions of Regulation 17.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulation (1) a fertilizer may be sold in a manner other than in containers if:
(a) it is the same in all respects with the product that is sold in containers:
(b) the requirements of these regulations are met. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No - Description
- Fertilizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 March 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 11 August 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Packing of Very Toxic Agricultural Remedies
6.(1) Very toxic agricultural remedies must be packed (where possible) according to the South African Bureau of Standard's specifications (SABS 601/614-1961) and in accordance with the requirements of the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Act, 1928 (Act 13 of 1928), as amended, in order to eliminate the hazard of food contamination in the process of handling and storing.
(2) No person selling a very toxic agricultural remedy, may repack such a remedy in smaller quantities than that supplied to him. If, however, the main container is made up in smaller quantities with the view of allowing the seller to dispose of it in smaller quantities, the requirements of regulation 5 (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis - Reference of the measure
- Section 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Remedies - Description
- Agricultural Remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 August 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- 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
- 3.6 Packaging shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of Annexure B.
Annexure B
MARKINGS THAT SHAll APPEAR ON PACKAGING
Any information appearing on a bag of cement shall not be misleading to the user. In compiling design mixes as guidelines, the manufacturer should be quided by SANS standards for the use of cement.
The following minimum information shall be printed legibly and indelibly on each bag in the English language. Print shall be at least 6 mm high.
1. MASONRY CEMENT.
•The manufacturer's name and either his trade name or trademark, and the name of the importer if different from the manufacturer.
• Markings as required in Clause 6 of SANS 50413-1.
• Identity of the factory (which may be in code) where the cement was produced.
• A date or code that provides traceability to the week of packing, or despatch in the case of bulk cement. The standard under which the cement was manufactured.
• A statement indicating its intended use i.e. MASONRY CEMENT, INTENDED TO BE USED FOR PREPARATION OF MORTAR AND PLASTER ONLY.
• Manufacturers guidelines for the use of the type and grade of cement and precautions to be observed in its use. • The unique approval number of the Letter of Authority referred to in paragraph 2.2 of Annexure A of this specification, using the words "LOA No........".
• A statement of quantity as prescribed in the Trade Metrology Act.
2 COMMON CEMENT
• The manufacturer's name and trademark and the name of the importer if different from the manufacturer.
• Identity of the factory (which may be in code) where the cement was produced.
• The standard designation in accordance with Clause 8 of SANS 50197-1.
• A date or code that provides traceability to the week of packing, or despatch in the case of bulk cement.
• The standard under which the cement was manufactured.
•Manufacturers guidelines for the use of the type and grade of cement and precautions to be observed in its use.
• The unique approval number of the Letter of Authority referred to in paragraph 2.2 of Annexure A of this specification, using the words "LOA No ......".
• A statement of quantity as prescribed in the Trade Metrology Act.
• If applicable, the additional information specified in Annexure ZAA.1 and the footnotes thereto of SANS 50197-1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6 and Annexure B
- 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 hydraulic binder used for construction purposes described in either SANS 50197-1 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
-
Applied by Zambia for 8708.99.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 36. (1) A vehicle tank or compartment shall—
(a)be of cylindrical or elliptical section;
(b) be fitted with a fixed quantity indicator or provided with a dip stick by means of which the liquid can be measured; and
(c) if elliptical section, have the length of the major axis or the section not more than one and half times the length of the minor axis of the section.
(2) In a vehicle tank of compartment provided with bulk-flow meter—
(a) the bulk-flow meter shall—
(i) be of an approved type;
(ii) incorporate an air separator for non registration of air currents;
(iii) be tested for accuracy by comparison with a master ; meter or any approved reference standard measure; and
(iv) be sealed to prevent adjustable devices being tampered with;
(b) the ullage indicator shall—
(i) be made of metal;
(ii) be fixed rigidly so as to indicate on the longitudinal axis and under the dome centrally situated on the top of such tank or compartment;
(iii) clearly and distinctly indicate, by means of a disc of at least 50 mm in diameter, the height to which the tank or compartment must be filled in order to contain its marked capacity; and
(iv) be adjustable and so constructed that it can be sealed so as to prevent any change in its position without the seal being broken.
(3) The error allowed on a bulk-flow meter shall be 0.1% of the quantity delivered in excess or 0.05% deficiency.
(4) in a vehicle tank or compartment provided with a dipstick or T-shape measure—
(a) the tank or compartment shall have a guide tube for the dipstick or T-shape measure, fixed centrally so that the dip stick or T-shape measure indicates on the longitudinal axis;
(b) each dipstick or T-shape measure shall be—
(i) made of metal;
(ii) graduated to indicate the actual contents of the measure in centimetres and an appropriate table of capacity shall be carried on the vehicle and identified with the vehicle tank concerned;
(iii) indelibly stamped with a number which corresponds to a number similarly stamped on the tank or compartment so as to identify it with that tank or compartment; and
(iv) suspended from the upper rim of the guide tube by a metal cross bar or hilt.
(5) The volume of a vehicle tank or compartment shall exceed the marked capacity of the tank by not more than 0.1% of the capacity.
(6) A vehicle tank or compartment shall be tested—
(a) with the tank or compartment in level position;
(b) against standard measures or with a bulk-flow-meter assized immediately prior to the testing of the vehicle tank or compartment;
(c) if it is provided with an emergency valve for closing the delivery outlet, with the emergency valve open.
(7) The limit of error allowed on a vehicle tank compartment or dip stick is 0.1 percent of capacity at the indication tested in excess or 0.05% deficiency,
provided that the fuel level above the quantity indicator or disc when the same is sealed shall not exceed one centimetre.
(8) The stamp of assize shall be stamped—
(a) if the tank or compartment is fitted with a fixed quantity indicator, upon a lead seal attached to the indicator, or
(b) if the tank or compartment is provided with a dipstick upon the metal at the top and bottom of the dip stick.
(9) Vehicle tanks or compartments shall be permitted for trade in fuel provided that—
(a) they have been approved, verified and stamped by the Assize Department within errors not exceeding +0.1% of the entire content of tank compartments;
(b) they are used for one individual delivery of the entire content of one or more compartments; and
(c) they are so positioned during delivery as to assume complete emptying of the compartments;
(10) Except where permitted in accordance with sub-regulation (2), no person shall sell or in a commercial transaction deliver fuel in bulk from a mobile tanker except through a bulk meter, dipstick or Ullage Mark.
(11) An assizer shall refuse to assize a vehicle tank or compartment provided with a dip stick unless an accurate chart of the capacity identified with the tank or compartment and with the dip stick has been supplied to him.
(12) An Assizer shall refuse to assize a vehicle tank or compartment which is deformed, dented or otherwise damaged.
(13) An assizer shall refuse to assize a dip stick which strikes the bottom of the tank or guide tube - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 36 2(a) (iv)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.99.00 -- Other Yes Vehicle Tank - Description
- Vehicle tank
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 074 Shoe Polish –Specification
- 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
- Covers quality requirements, methods of test and sampling, packaging, marking, labelling,
of paste wax polishes suitable for general application to leather footwear. - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Shoe polish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B33: Packaging requirements
