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1 Government Gazette Staatskoerant REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA Regulation Gazette No Regulasiekoerant Vol. 584 Pretoria, 7 February Februarie 2014 No N.B. The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for the quality of Hard Copies or Electronic Files submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: Prevention is the cure A

2 2 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 IMPORTANT NOTICE The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for faxed documents not received due to errors on the fax machine or faxes received which are unclear or incomplete. Please be advised that an OK slip, received from a fax machine, will not be accepted as proof that documents were received by the GPW for printing. If documents are faxed to the GPW it will be the sender s responsibility to phone and confirm that the documents were received in good order. Furthermore the Government Printing Works will also not be held responsible for cancellations and amendments which have not been done on original documents received from clients. CONTENTS INHOUD No. Page No. Gazette No. No. Bladsy No. Koerant No. GOVERNMENT NOTICES Labour, Department of Government Notice R. 73 Labour Relations Act, 1995: National Bargaining Council for the Wood and Paper Sector: Renewal of period of operation of dispute resolution levy and registration of Employers Collective Agreement Trade and Industry, Department of Government Notices R. 74 National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (5/2008): Amendment of the Compulsory Specification for Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043) R. 75 do.: Compulsory Specification for Energy Efficiency and Labeling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus (VC 9008) GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS Arbeid, Departement van Goewermentskennisgewing R. 73 Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge, 1995: Nasionale Bedingingsraad vir die Hout en Papier Sektor: Hernuwing van tyd - perk van geskilbeslegtigings heffing en registrasie van Werkgewers Kolektiewe Ooreenkoms Handel en Nywerheid, Departement van Goewermentskennisgewings R. 74 National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (5/2008): Amendment of the Compulsory Specification for Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043) R. 75 do.: Compulsory Specification for Energy Efficiency and Labeling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus (VC 9008)

3 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No GOVERNMENT NOTICES GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR DEPARTEMENT VAN ARBEID No. R February 2014 LABOUR RELATIONS ACT, 1995 LABOUR RELATIONS ACT, 1995: NATIONAL BARGAINING COUNCIL FOR THE WOOD AND PAPER SECTOR: RENEWAL OF PERIOD OF OPERATION OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION LEVY AND REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYERS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT I, IAN MACUN, Director: Collective Bargaining, duly authorised thereto by the Minister of Labour, hereby, in terms of section 32(6)(a)(ii) read with section 32(5) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, declare the provisions of Government Notices Nos. R. 687 of 21 July 2006, R of 24 November 2006, R591 of 22 July 2011, R132 of 24 February 2012 and R. 504 of 6 July 2012, to be effective from date of publication of this notice and for a period ending 30 June I MACUN DIRECTOR: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING t No. R Februarie 2014 WET OP ARBEIDSVERHOUDINGE, 1995 NASIONALE BEDINGINGSRAAD VIR DIE HOUT EN PAPIER SEKTOR: HERNUWING VAN TYDPERK VAN GESKILBESLEGTIGINGS HEFFING EN REGISTRASIE VAN WERKGEWERS KOLEKTIEWE OOREENKOMS Ek, IAN MACUN, Direkteur: Kollektiewe Bedinging, behoorlik daartoe gemagtig deur die Minister van Arbeid, verklaar hierby, kragtens artikel 32(6)(a)(ii) gelees met artikel 32(5) van die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge, 1995, dat die bepalings van Goewermentskennisgewings Nos R. 687 van 21 Julie 2006, R van 24 November 2006, R591 van 22 Julie 2011, R132 van 24 Februarie 2012 en R. 504 van 6 Julie 2012,van krag is vanaf die datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewig en vir die tydperk wat op 30 Junie 2014 eindig. I MACUN DIREKTEUR: KOLLEKTIEWE BEDINGING

4 4 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTEMENT VAN HANDEL EN NYWERHEID No. R February 2014 NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT (Act 5 of 2008) AMENDMENT OF THE COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS (VC 8043) 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 recommendation of the NRCS Board, withdraw the current compulsory specification for incandescent lamps and replace it with the compulsory specification as set out in the attached schedule, with effect six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice. For products previously approved by the NRCS in accordance with VC 8043 published on the 21st of October 2005, the requirements of the attached schedule shall come into effect twelve (12) months after p ation of this notice. Dr Rob Davi s, MP Minister of rade and Industry

5 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No SCHEDULE COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR INCANDESCENT LAMPS (VC 8043) 1 SCOPE 1.1 General This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having: A power rating up to and including 1500 W; Rated voltage up to 250 V; Caps of any type, material, shape and finish. 1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types: Pilot lamps; Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting; Automotive lamps; Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V; Temperature and shock-proof lamps.

6 6 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY DEFINITIONS 2.1 For the purposes of this compulsory specification the definitions in SANS series: Incandescent lamps - Safety specifications, SANS 60064: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes- performance requirements, SANS 60357: Tungsten halogen lamps (non-vehicle)-performance specification and IEC 60050: International electrotechnical vocabulary shall apply. 2.2 In addition, the following definitions shall apply: applicant: The manufacturer or importer seeking approval of incandescent lamps. The applicant shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of South Africa approval: Confirmation by the NRCS that a particular incandescent lamp type satisfies the requirements of this compulsory specification conformity of production: Proof that incandescent lamps offered for sale have been manufactured to the approved design and continue to comply with the requirements of this compulsory specification declaration report: a report, that is issued by an accredited conformity assessment body, indicating the equivalence of products and/or standards NRCS: the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as established by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of 2008) incandescent lamp: a tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp reflector lamp: a lamp having at least 80 % light output within a solid angle of -rr sr (corresponding to a cone with angle of 120 ) Coloured Lamps: lamps having the following chromaticity coordinates x and y: x< or x> 0.530; y< x x or p x x Appliance lamp: lamp that is specifically designed to operate in a household appliance.

7 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No proof of conformity: documented evidence of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification valid certificate of conformity: an original or a copy of an original certificate of conformity valid test report: an original or a copy of an original test report. 3 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Safety Requirements: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purpose shall comply with the requirements of SANS Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes- Safety specifications Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purpose shall comply with the requirements of SANS : tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes-safety specification or SANS Tungsten halogen lamps (non-vehicle)-safety specification 3.2 Performance, Quality and Energy Efficiency Requirements: Tungsten filament lamps shall comply with the minimum energy efficiency, performance and quality requirements as set out in Table 1, when tested in accordance with SANS 60064: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes - performance requirements Tungsten halogen lamps shall comply with the minimum energy efficiency, performance and quality requirements as set out in Table 1 of this compulsory specification, when tested in accordance with SANS 60357: Tungsten Halogen lamps (nonvehicle) performance specification.

8 8 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 Table 1: Minimum performance, quality and energy efficiency requirement parameters for incandescent lamps Parameters Lamp efficacy Requirement..(1)/(0.704*.1 (0) * N) Im/W Lumen Maintenance _?.85%, measured at 75% of rated life Lamp Life Failure Rate _1000hrs 5.0% at 100h Where; (I) = initial rated luminous flux in lumens (1m) 3.3 The following lamps are exempted from requirement 3.2.1, and 3.4 of this compulsory specification : Reflector or directional lamps Coloured lamps Appliance lamps 3.4 Lamp or packaging of the lamp shall be marked with light output in lumens (Im). 3.5 The applicant shall ensure that each type of incandescent lamp has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.

9 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification. In the event of such change/s the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand that the applicant submit a new application for approval. 3.7 The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any type of incandescent lamp included in the scope of this compulsory specification. 3.8 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production. 3.9 Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicion of non-compliance with the requirements of this compulsory specification. 4 EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO, IEC and EN, will only be accepted if it is proven, in the form of a declaration report from an accredited conformity assessment body, to be technically equivalent to the relevant South African National Standard. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining such a declaration report. Proof of conformity with such a standard shall be accepted as conformity with the corresponding South African National Standard.

10 10 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY CONFORMITY TO REFERENCED STANDARDS 5.1 For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referenced standard shall become effective six months from the date of publication as a South African National Standard. 5.2 New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change in design or materials, shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements of the latest edition of any referenced standard. 5.3 When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originally approved in accordance with the previous edition of that standard may have their approval extended for up to five years from the effective date of the new standard, subject to the requirements of Annex A, unless declared otherwise by the Minister. 6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification: 6.1 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the N RCS's conformity assessment policy 6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements. 6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of incandescent lamp.

11 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF INCANDESCENT LAMP A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL An application for approval of each type of incandescent lamp intended for sale shall include: A.1.1 Details of the type of incandescent lamp for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform; A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the incandescent lamp type is produced; Al.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS; A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required; A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS.

12 12 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 A.2 APPROVAL A.2.1 The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by the applicant and shall grant approval when all mandatory requirements have been complied with. A.2.2 The NRCS shall assign a unique number to each approval. A.2.3 The NRCS shall issue a letter of authority certificate (LOA) for each successful application, to the applicant, when all the requirements have been met. The validity period of an LOA shall be three years and two years for an extension. A.2.4 The approval granted with respect to a type of incandescent lamp pursuant to this compulsory specification may be withdrawn at any time, after the applicant has been notified in writing, if the requirements have not been met or maintained.

13 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No No. R February 2014 NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT (Act 5 of 2008) COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LABELING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (VC 9008) It is hereby made known under section 13(4) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, (Act 5 of 2008), that I, Dr. Rob Davies, the Minister of Trade and Industry, on the recommendation of the NRCS Board, intends to introduce a new Compulsory Specification for Energy Efficiency and Labeling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus as set out in the attached Schedule. Any person, who wishes to comment on the intention of the Minister to thus introduce the Compulsory Specification concerned, shall submit their comments in writing, to the Chief Executive Officer, National Regulator for Compulsory Specific ns, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn, 0075, on or before the date two (2) month e publication of this notice. Dr Rob Davie, MP Minister of Tr= de and Industry

14 14 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 SCHEDULE COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LABELING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (VC 9008) 1. SCOPE This compulsory specification covers energy efficiency requirements and energy efficiency labeling of the following electrical and electronic apparatus: a) air conditioners not exceeding 7.1 kw ( btu/h) cooling capacity, of the wall mounted split, window and portable types, and heat pumps for space heating and cooling; b) audio and video equipment, including television sets, video recording equipment, set top boxes (STBs), audio equipment and multi-function equipment for consumer use; television sets include, but are not limited to, those with cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP), or projection technologies; c) dishwashers; d) electric ovens; e) refrigerators and freezers; f) tumble dryers; g) washer-dryer combinations; and h) washing machines.

15 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No DEFINITIONS 2.1 For the purposes of this document, the definitions in SANS 50229, SANS 50242, SANS 50285, SANS 50304, SANS , SANS 60081, SANS 60456, SANS 61121, SANS 62087, SANS and SANS apply. 2.2 In addition, the following definitions shall apply: applicant: The manufacturer or importer seeking approval of Electrical and Electronic apparatus. The applicant shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of South Africa approval: Confirmation by the NRCS that a particular electrical/electronic apparatus type satisfies the requirements of this compulsory specification conformity of production: Proof that electrical/electronic apparatus offered for sale have been manufactured to the approved design and continue to comply with the requirements of this compulsory specification declaration report: a report, that is issued by an accredited conformity assessment body, indicating the equivalence of products and/or standards NRCS: The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as established by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of 2008) proof of conformity: documented evidence of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification valid test report: an original certificate or a certified copy of an original test report valid certificate of conformity: an original certificate or a certified copy of an original certificate of conformity

16 16 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The applicant shall ensure that each type of apparatus has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A. 3.2 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification. In the event of such change(s) the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand that the applicant submit a new application for approval. 3.3 The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within 5 working days, with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any type of Electrical/Electronic apparatus included in the scope of this compulsory specification. 3.4 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production. 3.5 Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicion of non-compliance with the requirements of this compulsory specification. 4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Air conditioners shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class B. 4.2 Audio and Video Equipment Audio and Video Equipment shall comply with SANS Large Electric Ovens Large Electric Ovens shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class B.

17 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No Small/ Medium Electric Ovens Electric Ovens shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class A. 4.5 Refrigerators Refrigerators shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class B. 4.6 Freezers Freezers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class C. 4.7 Dishwashers Dishwashers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class A. 4.8 Washing Machines Washing Machines shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class A. 4.9 Washer-dryer combinations Washer-dryer combination machines shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class A Tumble -dryers Tumble-dryers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class D.

18 18 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO, IEC and EN, will only be accepted if it is proven, in the form of a declaration report from an accredited conformity assessment body, that they are technically equivalent to the relevant South African National Standard. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining such a declaration report. Proof of conformity with such a standard shall be accepted as conformity with the corresponding South African National Standard. 6. CONFORMITY TO REFERENCED STANDARDS 6.1 For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referenced standard shall become effective twelve (12) months from the date of publication as a South African National Standard. 6.2 New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change in design or materials, shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements of the latest edition of any referenced standard. 6.3 When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originally approved in accordance with the previous edition of that standard may have their approval extended for up to five years from the effective date of the new standard, subject to the requirements of Annex A, unless declared otherwise by the Minister.

19 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification: 7.1 Test reports in IEC/EN format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy. 7.2 The test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements. 7.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific apparatus.

20 20 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF ELECRTICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL An application for approval of each type of Electrical/Electronic apparatus intended for sale shall include: A.1.1 Details of the type of Electrical/Electronic apparatus for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform; A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the Electrical/Electronic apparatus type is produced; A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS; A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required; A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS.

21 STAATSKOERANT, 7 FEBRUARIE 2014 No A.2 APPROVAL A.2.1 The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by the applicant 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 a letter of authority certificate (LOA) for each successful application, to the applicant, when all the requirements have been met. The validity period of an LOA shall be three years and two years for an extension. A.2.4 The approval granted with respect to each type of Electrical/Electronic Apparatus that is pursuant to this compulsory specification may be withdrawn at any time, after the manufacturer has been notified in writing, if the requirements have not been met or maintained.

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