MINISTER DAVIES TO SPEAK AT THE DESTRUCTION OF GOODS FUNCTION

MINISTER DAVIES TO SPEAK AT THE DESTRUCTION OF GOODS FUNCTION 

Members of the media are invited to attend the destruction function of more than 300 000 of non-complying products which will be addressed by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies in Pretoria. The National Regulator will host the event for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) on Thursday 27 March 2014 at The Waste Group, Plot 36, Lavender Road, Born Accord, Pretoria

The non-complying products which will be destroyed range from steam irons, plugs, respirators, adaptors, paraffin stoves, swimming aids, chemicals, compact fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps for vehicles, circuit breakers, adaptors, power supply, cell phone chargers, paraffin stoves, plastic carriers, digital photo frames, television sets, electric kettles, hair clippers, motor cycle helmets, child restraints, tryes, seals, microphones, DVD players, extension cords to massagers. The value of these products estimated at R8.5 million. 

The NRCS inspectors while conducting market surveillance as well as surprise raids aimed at ensuring compliance with compulsory specifications and ridding the country of unsafe products discovered the products. A significant percentage of the products also intercepted at the ports of entry including sea ports and inland ports.

The destruction of goods is in line with the NRCS’s mandate of protecting human health, safety, the environment and ensuring fair trade.