Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.50.00: Tomato juice
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8 (1) No liquid shall be described as tomato juice unless it contains a substantial portion of the fine pulp extracted from clean, sound, fresh and ripe tomatoes from which stems, skins, seeds or other coarse or hard portion have been removed.
(2) Tomato juice—
(a) may contain salt, ascorbic acid or subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001 any other ingredients; and
(b) shall contain a soluble tomato solid content, exclusive of added salt, of not less than 5% when determined by a refractometer at 20°Brix on the international sucrose scale. - Reference of the measure
- Art 8(1) ad (2)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.50.00 Tomato juice No - Description
- Tomato juice
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 2208.60: Vodka
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. Vodka
Vodka shall be a potable alcoholic beverage obtained by the treatment of grain, natural spirit or molasses spirit with charcoal so as to render the product without a specific aroma or taste. - Reference of the measure
- Article 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.60 Vodka No - Description
- Vodka
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
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8 Distilled alcoholic beverages , and alcoholic cordials , liqueurs
(1) Distilled alcoholic beverages, alcoholic cordials or liqueurs shall contain not less than thirty-seven , nought per centum by volume of absolute alcohol unless the label prominently states the actual percentage by volume of absolute alcohol contained therein.
(2) Alcoholic cordials , liqueur and aperitifs –
(a) Shall be products obtained by the mixing or distillation of grain , spirit, brandy or other distilled spirits with fruit flavours, leaves or other botanical substances or their juices, or with extracts or essences derived by infusion, percolation or maceration of such other botanical substances.
(b) May have added to them during the course of manufacture, sucrose of dextrose or both as required for the type of alcoholic cordial, liqueur or aperitif;
(c) Shall contain not less than seventeen per centum of absolute alcoholic by volume
(d) May contain natural of artificial flavouring preparations and colours as permitted by the food and standards (preservatives, additives, and prohibited substances) regulations, 1972. - Reference of the measure
- Article 8(2)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Alcoholic cordials , liqueur and aperitifs
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 2208.30: Whiskies
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Public Health (Metal Content in Food Vessels) Regulations, 1971
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Whisky
(1) whisky shall be potable alcoholic distillate obtained from a mash of cereal grain or cereal grain products saccharified by the diastase of malt or other enzyme and fermented by the action of yeast and aged in small wood
(2) blended whisky, shall be so described on the label, may be produced from a blend of whisky and neutral sprit.
(3) whisky and blended whisky may contain a flavouring or caramel
(4) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of whisky other than the period during which the whisky has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years:
Provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such whisky was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(5) blended whisky may be described as containing whisky of a particular age ; provided that such age is assessed in the manner referred to in subsection (4)
(6) scotch whisky shall be whisky distilled in Scotland as Scotch whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom
(7) Irish whiskey shall be whiskey distilled in the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland as Irish whiskey for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
(8) Canadian whiskey , Canadian rye whiskey or rye whisky shall be whisky distilled in Canada as Canadian whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of Canada
(9) Any other specific whisky of whiskey whose specificity is based on its being distilled in a specific region or area of a country shall comply with the laws of that country as well as the requirements of these regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Article 10 (1) , (5) -(9)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.30 Whiskies No - Description
- Whiskey, blended whisky, Scotch whisky, Irish Whiskey, Canadian whiskey , Canadian rye whiskey or rye whisky
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 2208.40: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. Rum
(1) Rum shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained from sugar cane products fermented by the action of yeast or a mixture and other organisms , or a mixture of such distillates and may contain caramel and be flavoured with fruit or other botanical substances or flavourings.
(2) No person shall make any claim with respect to the age of rum other than the period during which such rum has been stored and aged in small wood for at least two years. - Reference of the measure
- Article 11(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.40 Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products Yes rum - Description
- Rum
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 2206.00.10: Cider
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Cider
(1) Cider shall be the product of the alcoholic fermentation of apple juice , pear juice or a mixture of the juice of apple and pears with or without the addition of potable water , sugar, or concentrated apple juice and shall contain not less than 2,5 per centum and not more than 19 per centum of absolute alcohol by volume.
(2) one hundred millitres of cider , measured at a temperature of twenty degrees Celsius shall contain –
(a) not less than two grams and not more than twelve grams of total solids;
(b) not more than two grams of sugar calculated as reducing sugars ; and
(c ) not more than nought, three five per centum weight by volume of the volatile acid calculated as acetic acid. - Reference of the measure
- Article 7(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2206.00.10 Cider No - Description
- Cider
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 2208.50: Gin and Geneva
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12 Gin
(1) Gin shall be the product obtained by the redistillation of suitably rectified grain or molasses spirit with or over juniper berries and may contain other aromatic botanical substances, sugar or flovouring
(2) Dry gin shall be gin to which no sugar has been added - Reference of the measure
- Article 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.50 Gin and Geneva Yes gin - Description
- Gin
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 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B6: Product identity requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13. Brandy
(1) brandy-
(a) shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained by the distillation of wine which is itself produced from grapes in terms of section 5;
(b) may contain caramel and may be blended with fruit or other botanical substances flavourings
(2) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of brandy other than the period during which such brandy has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such brandy was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(3) Cognac brandy or Cognac shall be brandy manufactured in the Cognac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(4) Armagnac brandy or Armagnac shall be brandy manufactured in the Armagnac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(5) imported brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of wine manufactured in accordance with the laws of the country of origin for domestic consumption and the label shall clearly state such country origin.
Provided that where such brandy is blended, prior to bottling with locally produced ingredients such label shall state that the brandy is product of Zimbabwe
(6) fruit brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of fruit wine, a mixture of fruit wines, a mixture of wine and fruit wine or a mixture of such other distillates and may contain caramel or other botanical substances or flavourings . - Reference of the measure
- Article 13(1)(a), (3) -(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.20 Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc Yes brandy - Description
- Brandy, Cognac brandy or Cognac, Armagnac brandy or Armagnac
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 Botswana on the entire world for 4201: Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.
The measure came into effect on 26 May 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 May 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 201: 2006 Cereals and pulses – Certain pulses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies Quality factors, maximum residue limits, labelling and packaging
for the whole, shelled or split pulses defined below which are intended for human consumption. The following pulses are covered by this standard: beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of the standard
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4201 Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material. No - Description
- Beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8481.10: - Pressure-reducing valves
The measure came into effect on 11 March 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 March 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 118:2005 Single stage low- pressure regulators for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This standard specifies performance, safety and constructional requirements for low-pressure regulators of the
single-stage type intended for use with liquefied petroleum gas mixtures in the vapour phase and designed for
a set outlet pressure of 2.8 kPa and a flow not exceeding 10 kg/h. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-6 in the standards
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8481.10 - Pressure-reducing valves No - Description
- Regulators for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8536.69: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 41-1:2001 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Part 1: Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs ― Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- Unless otherwise specified in this part of BOS 41, the plugs shall be tested as delivered by the manufacturer. Plugs shall be deemed to comply if no specimen fails in the complete series of tests given in Table 1.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Unless otherwise specified in this part of BOS 41, the plugs shall be tested as delivered by the manufacturer. Plugs shall be deemed to comply if no specimen fails in the complete series of tests given in Table 1.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-23 in the standards
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8536.69 -- Other No - Description
- 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units, switched and unswitched 13 A fused connection units
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4011.20: - Of a kind used on buses or lorries
The measure came into effect on 11 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 117: 2011 2nd ed. Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This specification covers dimensions of tyres, load/speed performance test of new pneumatic tyres primarily designed for use by all road vehicles.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4011.20 - Of a kind used on buses or lorries No - Description
- Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and trailers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8424.90: - Parts
The measure came into effect on 26 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 305:2009 Fire fighting equipment — Hose couplings, connectors, and branch pipe and nozzle connections
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard specifies requirements for
a) fire hose delivery couplings to fit hose of nominal diameter 45 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm,
b) suction couplings to fit hose of nominal diameter 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 115 mm, 125 mm, 140 mm, and 150 mm,
c) connectors, and
d) branch pipes and nozzle connections for delivery hose.
Visually examine and measure the component for compliance with the appropriate requirements of clauses 4 to 6 (inclusive), for which tests to assess compliance are not given in 7.2 and 7.3. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This standard specifies requirements for
a) fire hose delivery couplings to fit hose of nominal diameter 45 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm,
b) suction couplings to fit hose of nominal diameter 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 115 mm, 125 mm, 140 mm, and 150 mm,
c) connectors, and
d) branch pipes and nozzle connections for delivery hose.
Visually examine and measure the component for compliance with the appropriate requirements of clauses 4 to 6 (inclusive), for which tests to assess compliance are not given in 7.2 and 7.3. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8424.90 - Parts No - Description
- Fire fighting equipment - Hose couplings, connectors, and branch pipe and nozzle connections
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 3923.21: -- Of polymers of ethylene
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 186:2006 Plastic carrier bags and flat bags – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This standard specifies requirements for carrier bags and flat bags that are made from thermo-plastic
materials for use within the Republic of Botswana. This standard covers the following; domestically
produced and imported plastic carrier bags, flat bags, printing requirements and the thickness of these
bags. This standard does not cover the following; bread bags, refuse bags, bin liners, household plastic
bags or primary packaging such as barrier bags. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene No - Description
- Plastic carrier bags and flat bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8424.10: - Fire extinguishers, whether or not charged
The measure came into effect on 12 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 252:2007 Fire fighting - Portable rechargeable fire extinguishers - Performance and construction
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies the principal requirements intended to ensure the safety, reliability and performance
of portable fire extinguishers. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8424.10 - Fire extinguishers, whether or not charged No - Description
- Portable fire extinguishers intended to ensure the safety, reliability and performance.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2523.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS ENV 197-1:2000 Cement: Composition, specification and conformity criteria - Part 1: Common cement
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- It is recognised that different cements have different properties and performance. The objective is to ensure that cement, especially the type and/or strength class in relation to the requirements for durability depending on exposure class and type of construction in which it is incorporated, follows the appropriate standards and/or regulations for concrete or mortar valid in the place of use.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- EN 197-1 defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents. The definition of each cement includes the proportions in which the constituents are to be combined to produce these distinct products in a range of six strength classes. The definition also includes requirements the constituents have to meet and the mechanical, physical and chemical requirements of the 27 products and strength classes. EN 197-1 also states the conformity criteria and the related rules. Necessary durability requirements are also given.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2523.29 -- Other No - Description
- common cement products and their constituents. (Portland cement clinker (K); Granulated blast furnace slag (S; Pozzolanic materials (P, Q); Fly ashes (V, W);Siliceous fly ash (V);Burnt shale (T);Limestone (L, LL);Silica fume (D);Calcium sulfate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 8424.20: - Spray guns and similar appliances
The measure came into effect on 26 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 116:2011 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers - specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This specification covers dimensions of tyres, load/speed performance test of new pneumatic tyres for private (passenger) cars and their trailers.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8424.20 - Spray guns and similar appliances No - Description
- Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
The measure came into effect on 11 August 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 449:2011 Canned fish, canned marine molluscs, canned crustaceans and their derived products — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine mollusc products, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-9 of the standard
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 56 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof No - Description
- canned fish products, canned marine mollusc products, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4501: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork.
The measure came into effect on 26 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 41-2: 2001 13 A plugs, socket – outlets, adaptors and connection units – Part 2: switched and unswitched socket – outlets.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements for 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 41-2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4501 Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork. No - Description
- 13 A plugs, socket – outlets, adaptors and connection units
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 12 July 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 July 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS IEC 60335-2-10: 2008 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-10: Particular requirement for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing 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
- This International Standard deals with the safety of electric floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Electric floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B6: Product identity requirement
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements



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