G/TBT/N/PAK/61
19 January 2015 
(15-0341)  Page: 1/2
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English
 
  NOTIFICATION 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6 
 
1. Notifying Member: PAKISTAN  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):    
2. Agency responsible: 
Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) 
WTO TBT National Enquiry Point 
Block-77, Pak Secretariat Karachi, Pakistan   
Tel.:  (+92) 21 99206260, 99261878 
Fax:  (+92) 21 99206263 E-mail:  tbt@psqca.com.pk   / psqcadg@super.net.pk   
Website:  http://www.psqca.com.pk   
Name and address (including telephon e 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 :   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): 
• PS:206-1, 2nd Revision  (ICS No.29.220.20:43.040.10) 
• PS:206-2, 2nd Revision (ICS No.29.220.20:43.040.10) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: 
• PS:206-1, 2nd Revision - Pakistan Standard Specification for Lead-acid Starter 
Batteries, Part-1 General Requirements and Method of Test (25 pages, in English) 
• PS:206-2, 2nd Revision - Pakistan Standard Specification for Lead Acid Starter 
Batteries, Part-2 Dimensions of Batteries and Dimensions and Marking for Terminals 
(38 pages, in English) 
6. Description of content:  
PS:206-1 (2nd Revision) is applicable to lead-acid batteries with nominal voltage of 12V 
used primarily as a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting and for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles.  These batteries are 
commonly called "Starter Batteries". 
PS:206-1 (2nd Revision) - The object of this standard is to defined Pakistan Standard for 
several groups of starter batteries: • according to the general type of application; 
• according to the type product. 
This standard specifies: 
• general requirements; 
• essential functional characteristics, relevant test methods and results required for 
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  • according to the general type of application; 
• according to the type product. 
This standard is not applicable to batteries for other purposes, such as starting of railcar, 
internal combustion engines. 
PS:206-2 (2nd Revision) is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and 
ignition of passenger cars and light vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12V.  Batteries in 
accordance with this standard can be fastened to the vehicles either by means of ledges 
around the container or by means of a hold down device engaging with a lid. 
PS:206-2 (2nd Revision) – The object of the present standard is to specify: 
• the main dimensions of starter batteries of the two preferred series LN and LBN; 
• the location of the positive and negative terminals with respect to the fastening 
system; 
• the dimensions of tapered terminals of starter batteries; 
• the main dimensions and design of the Semi Lid (SL); 
• the top clamping area (M) for fastening on the upper part. 
This standard covers battery sizes of the geog raphical regions Europe, East Asia and North 
America. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Quality requirements 
8. Relevant documents:  IEC:60050-482, IEC:60095-2, IEC:60093-44    
9. Proposed date of adoption:   - 
Proposed date of entry into force:   -  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification 
11. Texts available from: Nati onal enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:  
Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) 
WTO TBT National Enquiry Point 
Block-77, Pak Secretariat 
Karachi, Pakistan Tel.: (+92) 21 99206260, 99261878 Fax: (+92) 21 99206263 
E-mail: tbt@psqca.com.pk  / psqcadg@super.net.pk  
Website: http://www.psqca.com.pk