Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 54 (2) No person shall import into Uganda any waste not determined under section 53, except under a licence issued by the authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 54 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Harzadous waste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mining Regulations, 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 77. (1) A declaration under section 117 of the Act by a person seeking to import any mineral(s) into Uganda shall be in Form XXXIX in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A permit to import minerals shall be in Form XXXVIII in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued only after payment of the applicable fee specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part XIII para 77 (1) and (2)
First Schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) A person shall not import drugs into Uganda, without an import licence issued by the Authority.
(2) An import licence shall be in the format prescribed in Form 22 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
4 (1) An application for a licence to import drugs shall be made using Form 23 in the Schedule to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the licence of the licensed person and the prescribed fees.
13(3) The Authority shall in writing, authorise the importation of the drug for donation and shall specify the conditions of the donation. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (1)& (2); 13 (3)
Forms 22 and 23 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 18788:2015, Management system for private security operations — Requirements with guidance for use
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides a framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the management of security operations. It provides the principles and requirements for a security operations management system (SOMS). This standard provides a business and risk management framework for organizations conducting or contracting security operations and related activities and functions while demonstrating:
a) conduct of professional security operations to meet the requirements of clients and other stakeholders;
b) accountability to law and respect for human rights;
c) consistency with voluntary commitments to which it subscribes.
This standard is applicable to any organization that needs to:
a) establish, implement, maintain and improve an SOMS;
b) assess its conformity with its stated security operations management policy;
c) demonstrate its ability to consistently provide services that meet client needs and are in conformance with applicable laws and human rights requirements. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO 18788:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- private security operations
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 35 of 2014.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Licensing) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 A person shall not without a licence issued by the Authority in accordance with the Act and these Regulations—
(a) operate as a licensed seller or import or export drugs; - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5.3 Only persons or entities which are authorized to do so and/or which hold the appropriate licence should be entitled to import or export pharmaceutical products.
5.4 Distributors or their agents may only distribute a pharmaceutical product within or to a country or territory if a marketing authorization or similar authorization has been granted, which allows the use of that pharmaceutical product in that country or territory. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 5.3 and 5.4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No 23 of 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Radio) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 20 (2) Except with the authority of the Commission, a person shall not manufacture, import, ship, sell or lease, offer for sale or lease, distribute, possess, install or in any way operate or use any devices referred to in regulation 2.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20 (2)
Regulation 2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radio apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 20 of 2005.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Telecommunications (Licensing) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) In applying and implementing these Regulations, the Commission shall—
(a) have exclusive control over all telecommunications devices, equipment and parts or components capable in their operation or use, of providing telecommunications services;
(b) authorise the manufacture, importation, shipment, sale, lease, offer for sale or lease, distribution, possession, installation, way operation or use of any telecommunication device or equipment; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (a) & (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications devices, equipment and parts or components
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments Supplement to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Telecommunications and Radio Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17 (1) The Commission shall authorise the sell or lease, or offer for sale or lease, or importation, shipment, or distribution for the purpose of selling, leasing or offering for sale or lease, any telecommunications or radio communications equipment.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications and radio communications equipment.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 05 November 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 38 5th November, 2004 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 57 Volume XCVII dated 5th November, 2004 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING REGULATIONS, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 77.(1) A declaration under section 117 of the Act by a person seeking to import any mineral(s) into Uganda shall be in Form XXXIX in the First Schedule to
these Regulations.
(2) A permit to import minerals shall be in Form XXXVIII in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued only after payment of the applicable fee specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part XIII section77(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 05 November 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments Supplement No 14 to The Uganda Gazette No. 39, Volume CIX
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream Storage) Regulations, 2016.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 35 (1) The licensee may, with the approval of the Authority, remove and transport for examination and analysis samples and specimens of crude oils, catalysts, petroleum products or any other materials considered necessary in the course of midstream operations.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Crude oils, catalysts, petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 19. Authorisation to import, export or transport.
(1) A person who applies for an authorisation to import, export or transport any apparatus, article, plant, installation or other material or substance which is a source or intended to be used for the purposes of emission of radiation, shall—
(a) submit to the Council information necessary to support his or her application as specified in Form 4 and Form 8, Schedule 1;
(2) An authorisation to import, export or transport a radiation source is valid six months from the date of grant of the authorisation. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 19 (1) (a) ; Regulation 2 and Regulation 17 (1)
Forms 4 (AEF4) and 8 (AEF 8) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- apparatus, article, plant, installation or other material or substance which is a source or intended to be used for the purposes of emission of radiation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 83 (2) A person or organisation that intends to import a sealed source containing radioactive material which within ten years after receipt will have an activity greater than 100 MBq shall—
(a) require the supplier, as a condition of any contract for purchase or as acceptance of any gift, to receive the source back after its useful lifetime within one year of the recipient requesting such return, except that the recipient seeks to return the source to the supplier not later than fifteen years after purchase; and
(b) submit to the Council a copy of relevant parts of the contract or acceptance document and obtain the written agreement of the Council before the entering into contract or accepting the source. - Reference of the measure
- Part XI Regulation 83
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive material
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE MINING BILL, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING ACT, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 117. (1) The Commissioner may grant to any person an import permit to import minerals into Uganda on conditions prescribed by or under this section and specified in the permit.
(2) A person who imports any minerals into Uganda under this section shall make a declaration before a customs officer regarding the type and quantity of minerals imported, after which the customs officer shall certify the import permit.
(3) An import permit under subsection (1) of this section shall be issued only on payment of the prescribed fee.
(4) Before any minerals are re-exported from Uganda, the relevant import permit shall be surrendered to a customs officer who shall submit it to the Commissioner.
(5) Any person who imports any minerals into Uganda without complying with the requirements of this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, or both. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII section 117(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0409.00.00: Natural honey.
The measure came into effect on 01 October 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 October 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 73. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL OF BEE DISEASES) RULES, 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Animal Diseases (Control of BeeDiseases)Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 25.Honey not to be used as food for bees
(1) A person who sells package bees or queen bees shall not use any honey or candy containing honey as food for such bees except honey certified by an inspecting officer in the form set out in the Fifth Schedule of these Rules to be free of disease.
(2) A certificate referred to in sub rule (1) shall be issued on payment of the fee set out in the Sixth Schedule to these Rules.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with this rule commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Section 25
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0409.00.00 Natural honey. No - Description
- Honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 October 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 November 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Atomic Energy Act , 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Atomic Energy Act , 2008
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 32. No practice without authorisation.
(1) Subject to section 33, no person shall acquire, own, possess, operate, import, export, hire, loan, receive, use, install, commission, decommission, transport, store, sell, distribute, dispose of, transfer, modify, upgrade, process, manufacture or undertake any practice related to the application of atomic energy and regulated by this Act unless permitted by an authorisation issued under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Para 32 & 34
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Atomic Energy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 31 October 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 October 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Electricity ACT, 1999.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Electricity Act 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 62. A person who—
(c) exports or imports electricity, except under the authority of or under an exemption given under this Act, commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI para 62 (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Electricity
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 08 June 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 June 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The UGANDA Wildelife Bill 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Uganda Wildelife Bill 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 62 (2) A person who imports, exports or re-expolts or attempts to import, export or re-export any species or specimen-
(a) without a permit commits an offence - Reference of the measure
- Part X para 62 (2) (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wild life species and specimen
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 December 1993
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and D: Control drug abuse
- Description of the measure
- 44. Importation of pharmaceuticals.
(1) No person or body shall import any drugs into Uganda without having a licence in relation to their import from the drug authority.
(2) The licence shall be valid for one year and shall state the range of preparations to be imported during that period. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 44
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 03 December 1993 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 8517: Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a lo
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2005 No. 23. THE COMMUNICATIONS (RADIO) REGULATIONS, 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Communications (Radio) Regulations, 2005
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 14.Approval of radio-communications system and equipment
(1) Every frequency licence of radio-communications equipment, apparatus or devices forming part of, connected to, operated or used in a station or installation for the provision of radio-communications services in accordance with equipment type approval regulations made under the Act, shall be subject to the approval of the Commission.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subregulation (1), every frequency licence shall require the licensee—
(a)to seek the approval of the Commission before any installation, connection, operation or use of any radio-communication equipment at a station, installation or service provision;
(b)to comply with any requirements that the Commission may think appropriate including the requirement to satisfy some other person with respect to any matter; and
(c)to pay a fee to the Commission in respect of the carrying out of any test other assessment for the approval of the radio-communication equipment, as the Commission may determine. - Reference of the measure
- Section 14 (2) (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8517 Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a lo Yes radio-communications system and equipment - Description
- radio-communications system and equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2005 - Description
- All countries
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products