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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39504, 1 December 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Litchis Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1 ) No person shall sell litchis in the Republic of South Africa --
(a) unless the litchis are sold according to the classes referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless the litchis comply with the requirements regarding quality referred to in regulation 4;
4. (1) "Class 1" and "Class 2" --
(a) shall respectively comply with the quality standards for classes, permissible cultivars, diameters and other requirements set out in Tables 1 and 3 of this Schedule; and
(b) may deviate from the specifications prescribed in paragraph (a), to the extent set out in Table 2 of the Annexure.
( 2) "Lowest Class" litchis shall comprise of litchis that do not comply with the specific standards and requirements for "Class 1" and "Class 2" mentioned in subregulation (1 ), but which are still edible, intact, normal in appearance and free from any foreign or off-flavours and odours which indicate the presence of decay. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) and 4(1)-(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1102.20: - Maize (corn) flour, 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn), 1104.23: -- Of maize (corn), 1107.10.90: -- Other, 1107.20.90: -- Other, 1108.12: -- Maize (corn) starch and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Products Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of maize products in the Republic of South Africa --
(a) unless the maize products are sold according to the grades referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless the maize products comply with the specifications regarding quality referred to in regulation 4;
Grades
3. There are 19 grades of maize products for sale in the Republic of South Africa, namely:
(a) Samp;
(b) Maize rice;
(c) Maize grits; (brewing, snacks and cereal grits)
(d) Maize flour;
(e) Super fine maize meal;
(f) Super maize meal;
(g) Special maize meal;
(h) Sifted maize meal;
(i) Unsifted maize meal;
(j) No. 1 straightrun maize;
(k) No. 2 straightrun maize;
(I) Sifted crushed maize;
(m) Unsifted crushed maize;
(n) Fine crushed maize;
(o) Maize germ meal;
(p) Fine maize bran;
(q) Coarse maize bran; and
(r) Unspecified maize product.
Specifications
4. (1) All grades of maize products mentioned in regulation 3 shall --
(a) be free from a mouldy, sour or rancid smell or taste;
(b) be free from wet and caked patches;
(c) have a moisture content not exceeding 14 percent with the exception of Maize Germ Meal, Fine and Coarse Maize Bran;
(d) in the case of Maize Bran and Maize Germ have a moisture content not exceeding 18 percent;
(e) be free from foreign matter;
(f) be free from insects; and
(g) not exceed the permissible deviations regarding toxins, chemical or other substance that renders it unfit for human or animal consumption as prescribed in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act
No. 54 of 1972).
(2) The grades super maize meal; special maize meal; Super fine maize meal; sifted maize meal and unsifted maize meal shall be fortified in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(3) Subject to the provisions of subregulation ( 1) and (2), all grades of maize products mentioned in regulation 3, shall also comply with the specifications for fibre contents, fat content and fineness or granulation as set out in the Table 1 of the Annexure. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), (3) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1102.20 - Maize (corn) flour No 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) No 1104.23 -- Of maize (corn) No 1107.10.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1107.20.90 -- Other No of maize 1108.12 -- Maize (corn) starch No 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of maize - Description
- Maize products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless the barley is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the barley complies with the standards for the classes set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the barley, where applicable, complies with the grades of barley and the standards for grades set out in regulations 5 and 6 respectively
Classes of barley
3. The classes of barley are -
(a) Class Malting Barley; and
(b) Class Other Barley.
Standards for classes
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulations (2) and (3), all consignments of barley must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(b) contain not more poisonous seeds than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(c) be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined in terms of the Agricultural Pest Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983);
(d) be free from musty, extreme mould infected, sour and rancid foreign matter and any other matter;
(e) be free from any undesired odour, taste or colour not typical of undamaged and sound barley;
(f) be free from animal rests;
(g) may not exceed the maximum residue levels prescribed for agricultural remedies that are allowed for the control of pests and diseases on barley in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(h) with the exception of Class Other Barley, be free from insects;
(i) with the exception of Class Other Barley, be free from smut infection; and
(j) with the exception of Class Other Barley, have a moisture content not exceeding 13 per cent.
(2) A consignment shall be classified as Class Malting Barley if --
(a) the barley in the consignment consists of at least 95 per cent (m/m) of one of the malting barley cultivars specified in the cultivar list; and
(b) it complies with the standards for Grade Malting Barley set out in regulation 6.
(3) A consignment of barley shall be classified as Class Other Barley if it does not comply with the standards for Class Malting Barley.
Grades of barley
5. (1) The grade for Class Malting Barley shall be Grade Malting Barley.
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other Barley.
Standards for grades of barley
6. (1) A consignment of barley shall be graded as --
(a) Grade Malting Barley if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned;
(b) Class Other Barley if it does not meet the requirements for Grade Malting Barley. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(a)-(c), 3-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1005: Maize (corn).
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32190, 8 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 2. These regulations are the minimum standards applicable to maize that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include
(a) maize in retail quantities; and
(b) maize for seed production purposes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall sell maize in the Republic of South Africa
(a) unless the maize is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 4;
(b) unless the maize complies with the standards for the class concerned set out in regulation 5;
(c) unless the maize complies with the grades of maize and the standards for grades, where applicable, set out in regulations 6 and 7 respectively;
Classes of maize
4. The classes of Maize shall be -
(a) Class White Maize;
(b) Class Yellow Maize; and
(c) Class Other Maize.
Standards for classes of maize
5. (1) A consignment of maize shall be classified as Class White Maize if -
(a) subject to the allowable deviation in respect of other colour maize kernels that apply to the different grades of white maize, it consists of maize the endosperm of which is by nature white in colour; and
(b) it complies with the standards for one of the grades of white maize set out in regulation 7.
(2) A consignment of maize shall be classified as Class Yellow Maize if
(a) subject to the allowable deviation in respect of other colour maize kernels that apply to the different grades of yellow maize, it consists of maize the endosperm of which is by nature yellow in colour; and
(b) it complies with the standards for one of the grades of yellow maize set out in regulation 7.
(3) A consignment of maize shall be classified as Class Other Maize if the consignment does not comply with the standards for Class White Maize or Class Yellow Maize.
Grades of maize
6. (1 ) Maize of the Class White Maize shall be graded as WM1. WM2 or WM3.
(2) Maize of the Class Yellow Maize shall be graded as YM1. YM2 or YM3.
(3) No grades are determined for Class Other Maize.
Standards for grades of Class White Maize and Class Yellow Maize
7. All grades of maize
(a) shall be free from a musty. sour or other undesired odour;
(b) shall be free from glass. metal, coal or dung;
(c) shall be free from a substance which renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed;
(d) shall be free from insects;
(e) shall be free from stones which cannot pass through the 6.35 mm round-hole sieve;
(f) shall contain not more than one gram of stones. which can pass through the 6.35 mm round-hole sieve. per 10 kg;
(g) shall contain not more poisonous seeds than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs. Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(h) shall have a moisture content of not more than 14 per cent; and
(i) shall not exceed the maximum percentage of permissible deviation as determined in the table in the Annexure for each grade. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3(1)(a)-(c), 4-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1005 Maize (corn). No - Description
- Maize
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 0703.10: - Onions and shallots
The measure came into effect on 13 June 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 June 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38546, 13 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Onions And Shallots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell onions or shallots in the Republic of South Africa-
(a) unless the onions or shallots are sold according to the classes as referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless the onions or shallots comply with the standards regarding quality as referred to in regulations 4 and 5.
Classes for onions and shallots
3. There are four classes of onions and shallots, namely Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
4. (a) The classes mentioned in regulation 3 shall comply with the quality standards as set out in Table 1.
(b) Be fit for human consumption as prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Deviations
5. The classes mentioned in regulation 3 may deviate (m/m) from the standards prescribed in regulation 4, to the extent as set out in Table 2. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b) and 3-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.10 - Onions and shallots No - Description
- Onions and shallots
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 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Peaches And Nectarines Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No persons shall sell peaches and nectarines in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such peaches and nectarines are sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless such peaches and nectarines comply with the standards for the class concerned as set out in regulation 4;
Classes of peaches and nectarines
3. There are three classes of peaches and nectarines, namely Class 1, Class 2 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
4. (1) A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) complies with the quality standards for Class 1 set out in Table 1;
(d) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 as set out in Table 2;
(e) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3; and
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for peaches and nectarines as set out in Table 3.
A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Class 2 if it -
(a) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 1;
(b) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 as set
out in Table 2;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3; and
(d) complies with the ripeness standards for peaches and nectarines as set out in Table
3.
(3) A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Lowest Class if it--
(a) complies with the quality standards for Lowest Class as set out in Table 1;
(b) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Lowest Class
as set out in Table 2; and
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3.
Physical hazards
(4) No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest
Class" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of
the tolerance as set out in Table 2.
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest
Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum
limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(6) The classes mentioned in subregulations (1), (2) and (3) shall comply with the following
specifications: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
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 8535.90.90: -- Other and 8536.61: -- Lamp-holders
The measure came into effect on 09 September 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R860 (Government Gazette No. 20267 Of 9 July 1999)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lampholders
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers Edison screw lampholdersand bayonet lampholders.
- Description of the measure
- Lampholders shall be so designed, constructed and marked that in normal use their performance is reliableand without danger to the user or surroundings.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders 8536.61 -- Lamp-holders Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders - Description
- Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders
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 8535.30: - Isolating switches and make-and-break switches
The measure came into effect on 03 June 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 June 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R 438 (Government Gazette 18779) Of 3 April 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Manually Operated Switches For Fixed Installations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, and intended for fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
- Description of the measure
- 3 Requirements
3.1 A manually operated switch shall comply with the relevantof the following clauses of SABS IEC 669-1,
Switchesforhouseholdand similar fixedelectricalinstallations-Part 1:Generalrequirements,as published
by Government Notice 1084 (Government Gazette No. 17287)of 5 July 1996:
- 4 General requirements
- 6 Ratings
-10 Protection against electric shock
-11 Provision for earthing
-12 Terminals
-13 Constructional requirements
-14 Mechanism
-15 Resistance to ageing, to harmful ingress of water and to humidity
-16 Insulation resistanceand electric strength
-17 Temperature rise
-18 Making and breakingcapacity
-19 Normal operation
-20 Mechanical strength
-21 Resistance to heat
-22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
-23 Creepage distances, clearancesand distances through sealing compound
-24 Resistance of insulatingmaterialto abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking
-25 Resistance to rusting - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4, 3.7, 3.9-3.25
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.30 - Isolating switches and make-and-break switches Yes Manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A - Description
- Manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, and intended for fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
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 8535.2: - Automatic circuit breakers : and 8536.20: - Automatic circuit breakers
The measure came into effect on 16 December 1987
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 2286 (Government Gazette 10987) Of 16 October 1987
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Earth Leakage Protection Units
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers) for use in domestic and industrial or similar electrical installations and connected to a source of alternating current supply operating at a frequency of 50 Hz, the neutral conductor of which is connected to the general mass of earth on the supply side, and subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum rated voltage.................................................. . . . . . 500v.
(b) Maximum rated current ....................... ................................ 100 A.
(c) Maximum rated earth leakage tripping current.. ........................30mA
(d) Ambient temperature ..................... ...................................... - 5 ̊C to +10 ̊C.
The earth leakage protection units covered by this specification are intended to reduce fire and electrocution
hazards caused by current leaking from line and neutral conductors to earth.
This specification does not cover earth leakage protection units intended for service under extreme operating
conditions such as continuous high atmospheric humidity, atmospheric pollution, mechanical vibration. mechanical shock, and excessively high or low temperatures. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
3.1 STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH: All work shall be properly executed and finished and shall be so arranged as not to constitute a hazard.
3.2 MOULDED CASE: The operating mechanism of an EL circuit-breaker shall be contained in a moulded case made of a non-combustible insulating material that will not allow the escape of flame or molten metal through the openings surrounding the operating toggle.
3.3 PROTECTION.
3.3.1 Live parts of an EL circuit-breaker intended for open surface mounting shall be protected against inadvertent contact by means of acceptably strong covers of insulating material.
3.3.2 Live parts on the underside of an EL circuit-breakers designed for mounting on a surface shall-
(a) be covered by a shield or barrier of insulating material; or
(b) be countersunk at least 3 mm below the surface of its base and covered with a waterproof insulating sealing compound that will not flow during any of the tests specified in Section 6 ; or
(c) have a minimum clearance of 6 mm from the mounting surface and be riveted, upset or otherwise acceptably prevented from loosening.
3.4 CLEARANCES AND CREEPAGE DISTANCES: All clearances and creepage distances shall be as large as is
practicable and, in order to break the continuity of conducting deposits that may form, creepages shall, wherever practicable, incorporate ridges.
3.5 MOUNTING: Each EL circuit-breaker shall have at least two holes for mounting purposes or an alternative method of mounting that will ensure acceptable stability.
3.6 MODE OF OPERATION
3.6.1 An EL circuit-breaker shall be arranged for manual closing and opening and for automatic stripping. The mechanism shall be trip-free.
3.6.2 The actuating mechanism shall be such that when an EL circuit-breaker is mounted in the normal manner, the contacts cannot close by themselves as a result of failure of the mechanism,
Note: The mounting of an EL circuit-breaker on a vertical plane with its major axis vertical or
horizontal shall be considered as mounted in the normal manner.
3.6.3 The tripping of an EL circuit-breaker under any conditions within its ratings shall not cause the contacts that break the circuit to bounce or show any tendency to reclose.
3.7 ARCH SHIELDS: Means shall be provided to ensure that when a multi pole EL circuit-breaker operates, there is no arcing between the poles.
3.8 TRIP INDICATION: An EL circuit-breaker shall be so designed that when it has been tripped, a clear indication to that effect is visible to the user.
3.9 TERMINALS
3.9.1 An EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with suitable terminals for the connection of copper conductors of the size given in column 2 of Table 1, appropriate to the current rating of the EL circuit breaker. The terminals of an EL circuit- breaker with an intermediate rating shall accommodate conductors of the nominal cross sectional area specified for the next higher current rating.
3.9.2 Terminals shall be so designed that they do not allow the conductors to be displaced and are not themselves displaced in a manner detrimental to the operation of the EL circuit-breaker or the effectiveness of the insulation (i.e. the minimum prescribed values for clearances and creepage distances specified in 3.3.2 (b) and ( c ) shall be maintained under all conditions of normal operation of the EL circuit-breaker).
3.9.3 Each terminal for the connection of an external conductor shall be so arranged that it is readily accessible under the intended conditions of use, and an earth terminal (when provided) shall, in addition, be-
(a) suitably protected against corrosion,
(b) permanently and indelibly marked with the symbol (see Regulation), and
(c) of such a size as to accommodate a conductor that complies with the provisions for earth continuity conductors of SABS 0142 ‘The wiring of premises’
3.9.4 A wiring terminal need not be such as to accept a conductor directly, i.e. without some suitable termination being applied to the conductor, but where a terminal is intended to accommodate a stranded conductor, means shall be provided to prevent the conductor wires from spreading.
3.9.5 Each wiring terminal screw shall thread into metal and shall have a smooth clean-cut thread that is free from burrs. The end of the screw shall be so shaped that it will not damage the conductor. Except as allowed below, iron and steel, unless present as a constituent of an alloy that is inherently corrosion resistant, shall not be used for terminals.
3.9.6 Terminals of the type in which the external connecting conductors make direct electrical contact with the pole of an EL circuit-breaker and that are not dependent upon to carry the main current of the EL circuit-breaker, may be of iron or steel that has been plated in an acceptable manner with copper, nickel, cadmium, silver or zinc.
3.10 EARTHING: Provision shall be made for the earthing of any exposed metal parts of an EL circuit-breaker that may become live if the insulation of any part of the EL circuit-breaker becomes defective (see also 3.9.3).
4. ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
4.1 RATINGS: Each EL circuit-breaker shall be rated in terms of voltage, current, breaking capacity or short-time withstand current, and number of poles.
(a) The rated voltage shall not exceed 500 V and the rated load current shall not exceed 100 A.
(b) The breaking capacity shall be 2,5 kA or 20 times the value of the rated current, whichever is the greater.
(c) The rated earth leakage tripping current of an EL circuit breaker shall, subject to a tolerance of+0/-50%, be 5, 10 or 30 mA, as applicable.
Note: The values for the rated earth leakage tripping current are recommended by the International
Electrotechnical Commission.
4.2 INSULATION RESISTANCE: When determined in accordance with 6.3, the insulation resistance of an EL circuit-breaker shall be at least 10 MΩ.
4.3 UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASE.
4.3.1 When so required, an EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with an undervoltage release.
4.3.2 An EL circuit-breaker having an undervoltage release shall, when tested in accordance with 6.4, open even on a slowly falling voltage ( 1 % per second) at a value of between 70 % and 35 % of the rated voltage of the undervoltage release.
The undervoltage release shall prevent closing of the circuit-breaker at a voltage below 35% and shall not prevent closing at and above 85% of the rated voltage of the undervoltage release.
4.4 SHUNT RELEASE.
4.4.1 When so required. an EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with a voltage-operated shunt release having a specific voltage rating or range of voltage ratings.
4.4.2 An EL circuit-breaker provided with a voltage-operated shunt release shall, when tested in accordance with 6.5, operate on both 70 % and 120% of the rated voltage of the shunt release.
4.5 OVERCURRENT RELEASE.
4.5.1 General:
4.5.1.1 When so required, an EL circuit-breaker shall be fitted with an overcurrent release.
4.5.1.2 The overcurrent release shall be of an adjustable or non-adjustable time-delay type or a non-time-delay type.
4.5.1.3 The current-time characteristic of an EL circuit-breaker shall be that assigned by the manufacturer and marked on the EL circuit-breaker [see 5.1 (k)].
4.5.2 Time-delay type:
4.5.2.1 An EL circuit-breaker having a non-adjustable time-delay release shall carry its rated current continuously without tripping but, when tested in accordance with 6.6, shall release automatically within the periods given in Table 3, appropriate to the rated current of the EL circuit-breaker.
An adjustable time-delay release shall be such that, when it is adjusted to its maximum setting, the EL circuit-breaker will comply with the requirements of 4.5.2.1
4.5.3 Non-time-delay-type. An EL circuit-breaker having a non-time-delay release shall carry its rated current continuously without tripping and, when 135 % of rated current is applied, shall release instantaneously and the arc shall be extinguished within 0,1 second.
4.6 OVERLOAD: When tested in accordance with 6.7 or 6.8, as applicable, an EL circuit-breaker shall show no sign of electrical or mechanical failure and no welding, undue burning, or pitting shall occur at the contacts.
4.7 TEMPERATURE RISE: When determined in accordance with 6.9, the temperature rise of the insulating materials and of each of the parts of an EL circuit-breaker shall not exceed the relevant value given in Table 4.
4.8 MECHANICAL STRENGTH : When tested in accordance with 6.10 , an EL circuit-breaker shall show no signs of cracks or permanent deformation.
4.9 PERFOMANCE OF AN EL CIRCUIT –BREAKER UNDER EARTH FAULT CONDITIONS: When an EL circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.11, the unit shall trip, the butter muslin shall not be ignited, and the fuse shall not rapture. The EL circuit-breaker shall, within 24 hours after the test be capable of operating successfully at the rated earth leakage tripped current.
4.10 BREAKING CAPACITY (FOR AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER FITTED WITH AN OVERCURRENT RELEASE)
4.10.1 (a) An EL circuit-breaker shall be capable of once breaking and once making-and –breaking a circuit adjusted for the prospective current with the relevant power factor given in Table 7, appropriate to the breaking capacity of the EL circuit- breaker.
(b) The inherent resetting time of an EL circuit-breaker shall not exceed 15 minutes.
4. 10.2 When an EL circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.12-
(a) it shall show no sign of electrical or mechanical failure;
(b) the butter muslin placed over the operating toggles shall not be ignited;
c) the average value of the power-frequency recovery voltage shall be equal to a value corresponding to 110% of the rated operational voltage (see 6.12.1 (b) )occurring across the terminals of a pole of the EL circuit-breaker immediately before the flow of the test current, and this voltage shall be maintained for a period of at least 0.1 seconds after extinction of the arc;
Note: This may require that the applied voltage be increased but the tolerance on the prospective peak-making current shall not be exceeded without the consent of the manufacturer.
(d) there shall be no connecting metal parts to the neutral of the a.c power supply shall not rupture;
(f) the EL circuit-breaker shall still comply with the requirements of 4.5.2 for 200% of the rated current, or 4.5.3 as applicable ; and
(g) the EL circuit-breaker shall still be capable of withstanding, for one minute without breakdown, attest voltage of magnitude as given in Table 7, appropriate to the rated voltage of the EL circuit-breaker.
4.11 SHORT-TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT (FOR AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER NOT FITTED W AN
OVERCURRENT RELEASE): When tested in accordance with 6.13, an EL circuit-breaker that is not fitted with an overcurrent release shall be capable of once making and carrying for a period not exceeding 40 ms the prospective current appropriate to the specified rated short-time withstand current (not less than 2,5 kA)[see 5.1 (j)), the power factor being that applicable for the breaking capacity class of the same prospective current (see Table 6).
Note: The test shall be conducted with a preceding circuit-breaker or fuse in the circuit, when so requested. Such protection shall be supplied.
4.12 PERFORMANCE OF AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER UNDER EARTH LEAKAGE CONDITIONS. When an EL
circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.14,6.15 and 6 . 1 6-
(a) the EL circuit-breaker shall on each occasion trip positively;
(b) under no conditions shall the EL circuit-breaker trip when the value of earth leakage current is less than 50 % of the rated value;
(c) no value of the operating time for a suddenly applied earth leakage current shall exceed the applicable value given in Table 5;
(d) all five values of earth leakage current in each test for a gradually applied earth leakage current shall be between 0,5 I Δn and IΔn, when I Δn is the rated earth leakage tripping current; and
(e) no value of the operating time recorded while the EL circuit-breaker is closed on the rated earth leakage current shall exceed the applicable value given in column 2 of Table 5
4.13 TEST AND RESET BUTTONS: Every EL circuit-breaker shall have a test button that is easily accessible when the EL circuit-breaker is mounted in its normal position, and by means of which the correct functioning of the EL circuit-breaker may be tested. The test button shall preferably be of a light colour (red or green shall not be used). The test facility shall be so connected in the circuit as to ensure that the sensing device, the amplifier, and the circuit-breaker mechanism are all tested for failure or deterioration. The test facility shall be so designed that a current equivalent to 125-175 % of the rated earth leakage tripping current flows through the sensing device when the test button is operated with the EL circuit-breaker energized at its rated voltage. Where necessary, a reset button shall be provided but this shall not inhibit the functioning of the EL circuit-breaker. The test and the reset
buttons shall be identified in accordance with 5.1 (d).
When tested in accordance with 6.17, the test button shall show no signs of mechanical failure and the EL circuit breaker shall still trip when the test button is operated.
4.14 DESENSITIZATION CAUSED BY LOOP RESISTANCEOF A NEUTRAL TO EARTH FAULT: When tested
in accordance with 6.18, and EL circuit-breaker shall mp before the earth leakage exceeds twice the rated value.
4.15 TRIPPING CAUSED BY CAPACITIVE CURRENTS: When tested in accordance with 6.19, an EL circuit breaker shall not trip more than five times.
4.16 NON-COMBUSTIBILITY: When tested in accordance with 6.20, materials that are required to be non-combustible shall be incapable of giving off flammable vapours. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3 to 4.16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.2 - Automatic circuit breakers : No 8536.20 - Automatic circuit breakers No - Description
- Earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 15 October 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 October 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 25306 of 15 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Replacement Headlights For Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers headlights offered for sale as replacement parts for use in motor vehicles of categories M, N, and O. It covers all universal headlights as well as headlights designed for specific vehicle models homologated after July 1987. This specification does no cover headlights for off-road such as agricultural or earth-moving machines. Headlights supplied as part of new vehicles are covered by the compulsory specifications for new vehicles.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Requirements
A headlight shall comply with the following requirements of SABS 1376-2, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 2: Headlights (as amended), as published in the Government Notice No. 1263 of 14 June 1985:
3.1 General construction
3.2 Security of lens
3.3 Lamps
3.4 Securing of lamp
3.5 Lampholders
3.7 Terminals
3.8 Initial power
3.9 Colour
3.10 Photometric properties
The headlights shall be identified as designed for left hand traffic - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.1-3.5, 3.7-3.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen Yes Headlights for motor vehicles - Description
- Headlights offered for sale as replacement parts for use in motor vehicles on categories M, N and O.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 16 February 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 February 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 1321 ( Government Gazette No. 17362) Of 16 August 1996
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Replacement Incandescent Lamps For Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers incandescent lamps that are for sale as replacement parts for use in motor vehicles of categories M, N and O. This specification doe not cover lamps for use in motor vehicles or in off-road vehicles such as agricultural or earth-moving machines.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Requirements
A lamp shall comply with the requirements for lamps of normal production as given in the following clauses/subclauses of SABS 1376-1
3.1 Bulbs
3.2 Caps
3.2.1 Dimensions
3.2.2 Securing of caps
3.3 Aging
3.4 Filament shape and position
3.5 Lamp dimensions
3.6 Colour
3.7 Initial power and initial luminous flux - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1- 3.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen Yes Incandescent lamps for motor vehicles - Description
- Incandescent lamps that are offered for sale as replacement pats for use in motor vehicles of categories M, N or O.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 7007.21.20: --- Windscreens for vehicles
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1 - Description of the measure
- 3.2.2.1.1 A windscreen shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall be of safety glass that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1191: 1978, High penetration-resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 463 of 9 July 1982.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.2.1.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about this NTM shall be made available when SABS 1191: 1978 is made available by the NTM Manager
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007.21.20 --- Windscreens for vehicles No - Description
- Windscreens
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 8708.30: - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof
The measure came into effect on 10 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3 Requirements for brakes and braking equipment
3.3.1 Braking equipment shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements
given in SABS ECE R13, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories M,
Nand 0 with regard to braking, to the level of ECE R 13.08.
3.3.2 For vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems, the braking equipment shall, in terms of braking performance, at least comply with the braking performance requirements for the vehicles with non anti-lock braking systems fitted.
3.3.3 For the purposes of this specification, the following requirements of SABS ECE R13 are
excluded:
a) the fitment of automatic brake adjustment devices;
b) the compulsory fitment of anti-lock braking systems; and
c) anti-lock specific brake test procedure and its requirements (paragraph 5 of annex 13 of SABS ECE R13). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3.1-3.3.3 (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.30 - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof No - Description
- Brakes and braking equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8512.40: -Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.3 Windscreen wipers
A vehicle shall be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper that is capable of operation by means
other than manual, and the windscreen wiper blade, when in operation, shall wipe the outside of the
windscreen directly in front of the driver evenly and efficiently. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8512.40 -Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters Yes Windscreen wipers - Description
- Windscreen wipers
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 8708.30: - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3 Requirements for brakes and braking equipment
3.3.1 Braking equipment shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements
given in SABS ECE R 13, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories M, N and 0 with regard to braking, to the level of ECE R 13.08.
3.3.2 For vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems, the braking equipment shall, in terms of braking performance, at least comply with the braking performance requirements for the vehicles with non anti-lock braking systems fitted.
3.3.3 For the purposes of this specification, the following requirements of SABS ECE R13 are
excluded:
a) the fitment of automatic brake adjustment devices;
b) the compulsory fitment of anti-lock braking systems; and
c) anti-lock specific brake test procedure and its requirements (paragraph 5 of annex 13 of SABS ECE R13). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3.1 - 3.3.3 (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.30 - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof No - Description
- Brakes and braking equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4.1.1 General
All controls that are fitted to a vehicle, and that are required for the operation of the vehicle, shall be
so located that the driver can reach and operate them when he is seated in the normal driving
position, with the seat belt fastened. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4.1.1
- 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 Yes Vehicle controls - Description
- Vehicle controls
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 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4.1.2 Right-hand drive
A vehicle shall be of a right-hand drive configuration, except as allowed in terms of 3.4.1.3. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4.1.2
- 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 Yes Motor vehicles - Description
- Motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4.1.2 Right-hand drive
A vehicle shall be of a right-hand drive configuration, except as allowed in terms of 3.4.1.3.
3.4.1.3 Central steering
A vehicle may have a central steering configuration.
5.1 Vehicle dimensions
The dimensions of a vehicle shall comply with the applicable requirements of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
5.2 Information plates
5.2.1 Data plates
5.2.1.1 A vehicle shall have one or more metal data plates affixed by rivets, or by welding, or by any other method that will achieve permanency of attachment during the life of the vehicle, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to replacement.
5.2.1.2 As an alternative to the above, a data plate may be a self-adhesive tamperproof metal or plastics label that is not transferable from one vehicle to another, is clearly legible, and undergoes permanent and obvious damage on removal. The self-adhesive tamperproof label shall be resistant to engine oils, to engine coolants, to normal engine temperatures and to humidity. In addition, it shall have permanency characteristics similar to those of the plate(s) described in 5.2.1.1.
6.1 Speedometers
A vehicle that is capable of exceeding a speed of 25 km/h on a level road shall be equipped with speedometer equipment that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1441:1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for speedometer equipment on motor vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987:
Provided that any speed recording device fitted as speedometer equipment shall be exempted from the requirements of the said SABS 1441.
6.2 Engine, exhaust system and transmission
6.2.1 Engine
The engine of a vehicle shall be fitted with a cover that any part of the engine that constitutes a source of danger is out of normal reach of a person.
6.2.2 Exhaust system
The exhaust system of a vehicle shall comply with the requirements of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
6.2.3 Transmission
A self-propelled vehicle shall be equipped with a transmission that enables it to be controlled and driven in both a forward and a reverse direction.
6.3 Fuel system
6.3.1 Fuel filler cap.
The orifice for filling a fuel tank on a vehicle shall be fitted with an effective cap that prevents incidental ingress of water or other foreign matter.
6.4 Tyres
The tyres fitted to the wheels of a motor vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements of the compulsory specification for pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers as published in the relevant government gazette and the National Road Traffic act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
6.5 Wheel flaps
Excluding truck-tractors, all vehicles shall be fitted with wheel flaps that comply with the relevant requirements given in SASS 1496:1989, Wheel flaps fitted to motor vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 2008 of 22 September 1989:
Provided that
a) wheel flaps that are designed and approved by the vehicle manufacturer may be fitted as an alternative, and
b) chassis-only vehicles and chassis-cab vehicles that are being driven to a place to have body work fitted or to a dealer of such vehicles are excluded from the fitment of wheel flaps. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4.1.2 ; 3.4.1.3 ; 5.1, 5.2 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category - Description
- Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category
Category N2 motor vehicle, is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass of more
than 3,5 t but not more than 12 t.
Category N3 motor vehicle, is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass exceeding
12 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8512.30: - Sound signalling equipment
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4.2 Audible warning devices
A vehicle shall be fitted with one or more audible warning devices such that, when they are operated, a continuous sound is emitted at a level of at least 93 dB, determined in accordance with SABS 0169: 1984, Determining the performance of audible warning devices (hooters) after installation in a motor vehicle, as published by Government Notice no. 966 of 11 May 1984. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.4.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8512.30 - Sound signalling equipment Yes Audible warning devices - Description
- Audible warning devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8708.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 Requirements for doors, entrances and exits
The doors, entrances and exits of any category N2 or N3 motor vehicle shall comply with the requirements
of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.29 -- Other Yes Doors, entrances and exits - Description
- Doors, entrances and exits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
