Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-060

NTB Type

1.8. Import bans

Complaint

Prohibition of Sale of alcohol packed in 200ml containers and confiscation of products by CID and Local government Authorities.This is affecting only imported beverages.No Communication has been received on change of regulatory framework governing packaging of alcoholic drinks.

Status note

On 14 June 2022, EAC Secretariat reported that the SCTIFI meeting was informed that Uganda banned sachet-packed alcohol.
RSS informed the meeting that this was not an NTB but a health issue. The meeting therefore agreed that the NTB should be resolved in the TBP

Progress update note

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes

Location

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda

Country specific trade issue

Date of incident

2022-02-16

Status

Resolved

Date of resolution