NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT(Act 5 of 2008)
AMENDMENT OF THE COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS (VC 9091)
I, Dr Rob Davies, the Minister of Trade and Industry, hereby under section 13 (1)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, (Act 5 of 2008),and on the recommendationof the NRCS Board, withdraw the currentcompulsory specification for single-capped fluorescent lamps and replace it withthe compulsory spetion as set out in the attached schedule, with effect two(2) months after public- ion of this notice.
Dr Rob Davies, PhDMinister of Trade and Industry26 No. 37654 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MAY 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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1Scope
1.1This compulsory specification covers the safety, efficacy performance, life andinterchangeability requirements for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps withintegrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballastedlamps) and non-self-ballasted single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps, intendedfor general lighting purposes that have:
a rated wattage up to 60Wa rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c.; and
2G7,2GX7,GR8,2G10,G10q,GR10q,GX10q,GY10q,2G11,2GX11,GR14q, G23, GX23, G24, GX24,GX24q, G24d, GX32, and Edisonscrew or Bayonet caps.
1.2The following lamps intended for general lighting purposes are excluded from thelamp efficacy requirement in ANNEX AA of SANS 60969:
Coloured lamps; andReflector lampsSTAATSKOERANT, 23 MEI 2014 No. 37654 27
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2.1For the purpose of this compulsory specification the definitions in SANS 60968:Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting purposes, shall apply.2.2In addition the following definitions shall apply:2.2.1Applicant: the manufacturer or importer seeking approval of single-cappedfluorescent lamps. The applicant shall be an existing legal entity within theRepublic of South Africa.2.2.2Approval: confirmation by the NRCS that a particular single-capped fluorescentlamp type satisfies the requirements of this compulsory specification.2.2.3Conformity of production: proof that single-capped fluorescent lamps havebeen manufactured to the approved design and continue to comply with the
requirements of this compulsory specification.2.2.4Proof of conformity: documented evidence of conformity with the requirementsof this compulsory specification.2.2.5NRCS: the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as established bythe National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of2008).2.2.6Valid certificate of conformity: a copy of an original certificate of conformity.2.2.7Valid test report: a copy of an original test report.28 No. 37654 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MAY 2014
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3.1Single-capped (self-ballasted) fluorescent lamps for general use when suppliedby single phase mains current, shall be rated at the national standard lowvoltage, i.e. 230 V a.c. single phase, 50 Hz, or shall have a rated voltage rangethat includes 230 V a.c.
3.2Single-capped fluorescent lamps shall comply with the safety requirements ofSANS 61199, Single -capped fluorescent lamps safety specifications or SANS60968, Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements,and with the requirements for efficiency of lamps given in Annex AA of SANS
60901, Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications or Annex
AA of SANS 60969, Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services -performance requirements.
3.3The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type
and model of single-capped fluorescent lamp before offering itfor sale,inaccordance with the requirements of Annex A.
3.4The manufacturer and/or importer shall inform the NRCS of any change in design
or components affecting any mandatory requirement the NRCS may, at its
discretion, demand the submission of fresh evidence of conformity or a newapplication for approval.
3.5The manufacturer and/or importer shall on request provide the NRCS within five(5) working days with satisfactory proof of conformity in respect of any single-capped fluorescent lamps included in the scope of this compulsory specification.
3.6The manufacturer and/or importer shall on request provide the NRCS within five(5) working days with satisfactory proof of production with requirement 6 of thiscompulsory specification.STAATSKOERANT, 23 MEI 2014 No. 37654 29
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4EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS
Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO, IEC and EN,will only be accepted ifit is proven, in the form of a declaration report from anaccredited conformity assessment body, to be technically equivalent to therelevant South African National Standard. The applicant shall be responsible forobtaining such a declaration report. Proof of conformity with such a standardshall be accepted as conformity with the corresponding South African NationalStandard.
5CONFORMITY TO REFERENCED STANDARDS
5.1For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referencedstandard shall become effective six (6) months from the date of publication as a
South African National Standard.
5.2New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change indesign or materials shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements ofthe latest edition of any referenced standard.
5.3When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, approvals of productsin accordance with the previous edition of that standard shall remain valid for fiveyears unless decided otherwise by the Minister.30 No. 37654 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MAY 2014
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The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof ofconformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be inIEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by anappropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member ofan IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme.
6.2The manufacturer shall appoint a product certification body recognized by theNRCS and that is accredited, or otherwise accepted, by an internationallyrecognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognitionscheme, to certify the conformity of the single-capped fluorescent lamps with all
the requirements of this compulsory specification.
6.3The certification system administered by the product certification body in 6.2 shallinclude testing of the products and assessment of the quality system of the
manufacturer. Surveillance of the quality system shall be conducted and samplesof single-capped fluorescent lamps of each type intended to comply with therequirements of this compulsory specification, shall be taken from the point ofproduction and shall be assessed for on-going conformity.
The certification system shall include the following:
a) samples from the point of production requested by the certification body;b) determination of the characteristics of the samples by testing;c)initial assessment of the production process and quality system;d) evaluation of the test reports;e) decision on certification of the manufacturer;f)granting certification to the manufacturer;g) surveillance of the production process and quality system, andh) surveillance by testing of samples from the factory or the market.STAATSKOERANT, 23 MEI 2014 No. 37654 31
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 A system 5 product certification contemplated in ISO/IEC Guide 67, Conformityassessment-Fundamentals of product certification, which covers the abovementioned certification system, shall be deemed to comply with this requirement.
6.4The certification scheme shall not permit any deviation from the compulsory
requirements.
6.5The manufacturer and certification body shall immediately inform the NRCS ofany deviation from the mandatory requirements.
6.6In the event that non-conforming products are discovered the manufacturerand/or importer shall immediately recall them and inform the NRCS accordingly.
6.7Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific model and type ofsingle-capped fluorescent lamp in question.32 No. 37654 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MAY 2014
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APPROVAL OF SINGLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS
A.1APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of single-capped fluorescent lamp (seedefinition 2.1) shall include:
A.1.1Details of each type of single-capped fluorescent lamp for which approval issought and the standard(s) to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant(s) in which the single-capped fluorescentlamps are produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of therelevant compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date ofsubmission to the NRCS. The proof of conformity shall include the following:
a) A full valid test report confirming compliance with SANS/IEC 60968 and toAnnex AA of SANS 60969 for the type of single-capped fluorescent lampsfor which approvalissought, or a fullvalidtest report confirmingcompliance with SANS/IEC 61199 and to Annex AA of SANS 60901 forthe type of single-capped fluorescent lamps for which approval is sought.b) A product certificate issued by a competent body contemplated inrequirement 6.2 that confirm product certification (see requirement 6.3) ofthe single-capped fluorescent lamps for which approval is sought.STAATSKOERANT, 23 MEI 2014 No. 37654 33
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 c) Anaccreditationcertificateorcertificateof acceptance confirmingaccreditationoracceptanceforthecertificationofsingle-cappedfluorescent lamps according to the general requirements for bodiesoperatingproductcertificationsystems (ISO/IEC 17065, Conformityassessment- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes andservices or ISO/IEC GUIDE 65, General requirements for bodies operatingproduct certification systems). The scope of accreditation or acceptance
certificate shall be suitable to cover all the requirements of this compulsoryspecification.
A.1.4 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product;
A.1.5 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS.
A.1.6 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted,if the following is submitted:
Proof of conformity of production (see definition 2.2.3) issued less than 24months before the date of submission to the NRCS.Valid product certificate contemplated in A.1.3 (b).A valid test report confirming continuous compliance to SANS/IEC 60968and SANS/IEC 60969 or SANS/IEC 61199 and to Annex AA of SANS60901.
A.2APPROVAL
A.2.1 The NRCS shall assess the application, and shall decide to grant approval or not,at its sole discretion.
A.2.2 The NRCS shall assign a unique number to each approval.
A.2.3 The NRCS shall issue an approval for each successful application, to theapplicant, when all the requirements have been met. The validity period of theLOA shall be three (3) years and two (2) years for an extension.34 No. 37654 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MAY 2014
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