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Notifying Member: Botswana

If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT TRADE AND INDUSTRY

PRIVATE BAG 004

GABORONE

TEL: (+267) 3601200

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS

PRIVATE BAG BO 48

GABORONE

BOTSWANA

TEL: (+267) 3903200

FAX: (+267) 3903120

EMAIL: infoc@hq.bobstandards.bw

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:

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Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers (ICS 29.120.30).

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Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: 1. BOS 495-0:2012, 16 A Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana - Part 0: General and safety requirements (3 page(s), in English)  

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Description of content: This part of BOS 495 covers the specific requirements for plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets and socket outlet adaptors, with or without earthing contact, with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and intended for household and similar purposes either indoors or outdoors in Botswana.

NOTE This part of BOS 295 does not cover 13 A 250 V a.c. plug and socket-outlet systems which are covered in BOS 41 series.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

·         BOS 495-1, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana - Part 1: Conventional system, 16 A 250 V a.c.

·         BOS 495-2, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana - Part 2: IEC system, 16 A 250 V a.c.

·         BOS 495-4, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in Botswana - Part 4: Dedicated system, 16 A 250 V a.c.

·         IEC 60884-1, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements.

·         IEC 60884-2-2, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances.

·         IEC 60884-2-3, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets without interlock for fixed installations.

·         IEC 60884-2-4, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-4: Particular requirements for plugs and socket-outlets for SELV.

·         IEC 60884-2-5, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-5: Particular requirements for adaptors.

·         IEC 60884-2-6, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets with interlock for fixed electrical installations.

·         IEC 60906-3, IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 3: SELV plugs and socket-outlets, 16 A 6 V, 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, a.c. and d.c.

·         SANS 164-3, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa - Part 3: Conventional system, 6 A 250 V a.c. BOS 495‑0:2012

·         SANS 164-5, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa - Part 5: Two-pole, non-rewirable plugs, 2.5 A 250 V a.c., with cord, for connection of Class II equipment.

·         SANS 164-6, Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa - Part 6: Two-pole system, 10 A 250 V a.c. and 16 A 250 V a.c., for connection of Class II equipment.

·         SANS 1085, Wall outlet boxes for the enclosure of electrical accessories.

·         SANS 61643-1, Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 1: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems - Requirements and tests.

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Proposed date of adoption: 19 December 2018

Proposed date of entry into force: 19 June 2019

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Final date for comments: 19 October 2018

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Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:

BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
PRIVATE BAG BO 48
GABORONE
BOTSWANA
TEL: (+267) 3903200
FAX: (+267) 3903120
EMAIL: infoc@hq.bobstandards.bw