Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-2: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. This standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 442-3:2003, List of substances which cosmetics must not contain except subject to conditions applicable to drugs and conditions laid down, which has been technically revised and republished).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-2: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-3: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 3: List of colorants allowed in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of colorants allowed in cosmetic products. This standard includes the salts and flakes of substances and when a colorant is expressed as a specific salt, its other salts and flakes shall also be included.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-3: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-4: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetics products — Part 4: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-4:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-5: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 5: List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-5: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 788: 2013, Synthetic detergent paste — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 788: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 787: 2013, Synthetic industrial detergent powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 787: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-2: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification ― Part 2: Liquid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for liquid antibacterial toilet soap. It includes antibacterial (bacteriostatic) and antifungal (fungal static). This standard does not cover synthetic hand wash liquid detergents, shampoo and products for specific purposes such as those for industrial and surgical uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-2: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- liquid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-1: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification — Part 1: Solid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for solid antibacterial toilet soap. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 766: 2011, Antibacterial solid toilet soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-1: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- solid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- 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
- 5 (4) Where the application is made by a manufacturer of a drug, the applicant shall furnish the Authority with evidence showing that the reason for the importation of the narcotic drug or psychotropic substances is for the use of the narcotic drug or psychotropic substances as a raw material for the manufacture of a finished or intermediate drug.
(5) An applicant shall furnish the Authority with evidence showing that the narcotic drug or psychotropic substances shall be sold in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
13(1) The importation of a drug for donation shall only be allowed where the recipient of the drug or the donor of the drug informs the Authority of the necessity for the drug, which shall be directly related to the disease pattern of the recipient. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 5 (4) and (5)
Part III Regulation 13 (1) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Narcotic drug; Psychotropic substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 January 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 January 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Control of Goods Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE CONTROL OF GOODS (IMPORTATION OF SOAP) ORDER
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.(1) Soap in the form of bars, tablets, flakes or chips for household, laundry or toilet purposes shall contain not less than forty-five per centum of fatty acids, of which not more than one-third may be replaced by resin acids; shall not contain more than one-quarter of one per centum of free caustic alkali (calculated for this purpose as sodium hydroxide); and shall be free from any harmful ingredients.
(2) Liquid soap shall contain not less than fifteen per centum of fatty acids, of which not more than one-quarter may be replaced by resin acids; shall contain not more than one-twentieth of one per centum of free caustic alkali (calculated for this purpose as sodium hydroxide); and shall be free from any harmful ingredients.
(4) The words "pure", "purest", "best", "superior", "finest", "first grade", "first quality", "No. 1 quality", "A.1 quality", "highest grade", "highest quality", or any other words indicating or suggesting special grade or quality, shall not be printed or marked on, or on the container or wrapper of, any soap which contains less than sixty-two per centum of fatty acids, of which not more than one-quarter may be replaced by resin acids, or more than one-tenth of one per centum of free caustic alkali (calculated for this purpose as sodium hydroxide):(3) Soft soap shall contain not less
than thirty-five per centum of fatty acids, of which not more than one-third may be replaced by resin acids; and shall contain not more than three-quarters of one per centum of free caustic alkali (calculated for this purpose as sodium hydroxide).
Provided that where soap contains naphtha or carbolic acid or both these substances, the limit of sixty-two per centum for fatty acids specified in this sub-paragraph may be reduced to sixty per centum. - Reference of the measure
- 3 (1, 2, 3, 4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soap in the form of bars, tablets, flakes or chips for household, laundry or toilet purposes
Liquid soap
Soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 February 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 February 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE AGRICULTURE (FERTILISERS AND FEED) ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE AGRICULTURE (FERTILISERS) REGULATIONS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- No person shall import into Zambia any fertiliser or farm feed which contains bone or any other substance derived from animal carcass;
- Reference of the measure
- Section 40 (1) (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertiliser
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 February 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE AGRICULTURE (FERTILISERS AND FEED) ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE AGRICULTURE (FERTILISERS) REGULATIONS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- Not Specified
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- No person shall import into Zambia any fertiliser or farm feed which contains bone or any other substance derived from animal carcass
- Reference of the measure
- Section 40 (1) (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Farm feed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B22: Restricted use of certain substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 45. (1) A person shall not export or import an air conditioner containing or designed to use a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance.
46. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), from the date of entry into force of these Regulations, a person shall not import any aerosol product which uses a chlorofluorocarbon as a gas or a propellant. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI: Sections 45(1); 46(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Air conditioner containing or designed to use a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
Aerosol product which uses a chlorofluorocarbon as a gas or a propellant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Fair Trading Act 1979
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Basmati Rice (Control of Sale) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- consumer protection and fair trading
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Labelling, marking and packaging requirements for Basmati Rice
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L) of the following types: husked rice, brown (cargo rice), brown parboiled rice, milled white rice (raw) and milled parboiled rice suitable for human consumption, directly or after processing.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 346: 2013, Labelling of cosmetics — General requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 484:2007, Labelling of cosmetic products — General requirements, which has been technically revised and republished).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 346: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 202: 1990 Specification for canned pineapples
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Covers the manufacture, product, processing and treatment of fresh canned pineapple. It also includes
quality requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh canned pineapple
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 193:Specification for margarine
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for margarine. It does not apply to any product which contains less than 80 fat (mm) and which is not labelled in any manner implying, either direct or indirectly, that the product is margarine.
Covers quality requirements, sampling and testing, packing and marking including food additives - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Margarine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 202: 1990 Specification for canned pineapples
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Covers the manufacture, product, processing and treatment of fresh canned pineapple. It also includes
quality requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing - Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- ZS 202: 1990 has been replaced by ZS 202: 2016
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Fresh canned pineapple
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.
The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 January 1978
- Publication where the measure is specified
- statutory instrument 41 of 1978
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Sawn softwood timber: General Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- When finger-jointing is required the timber shall be marked in accordance with ZWS 208
- Reference of the measure
- Article 6, p. 19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Yes Sawn softwood timber - Description
- Sawn softwood timber
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 8535.90.00: Other and 8536.69.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 28 May 1976
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 May 1976
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Electricity (Consumers' Appliances) Regulations, 1976
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zimbabwe Standard Specification for 13 A Plugs, socket-outlets, Adaptors and connection units: Part 1: Rewirable and non rewirable 13 A fused plugs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Plugs shall be legibly and durably marked with information which shall not be placed on screws, removable washers or other easily removed parts, or parts intended for separate sale i.e manufacturer's name or trade mark, number of zimbabwe standard the words FUSE etc.
- Reference of the measure
- article 7, p. 12-13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.00 Other Yes 13 A Plugs 8536.69.00 Other Yes 13 A Plugs - Description
- 13 A plugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B22: Restricted use of certain substances
B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements