Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014 Use of nutrition and health claims — Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for the use of nutrition and health claims in food labelling and in advertising ).
It applies to all foods for which nutrition and health claims are made without prejudice to specific provisions under other standards or guidelines relating to foods for special dietary uses and foods for special medical purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014 Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 527: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 527:2015 Fortified wine — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, packaging and labelling for fortified wine.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 10.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fortified wine.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 Edible palm oil — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, contaminants, packaging and labelling of virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). These measures do not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 10.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible palm oil.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013 Caciotta cheese — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Caciotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Caciotta Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Control of Medical Devices) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 74.-(1) No person shall import or sell a medical device unless has a label that sets out the following information-
(a) the name of a medical device;
(b) the name and address of manufacturer;
(c) the identifier of a medical device, including the identifier of a medical device that is part of a system, test kit, medical device group, medical device family or medical device group family;
(d) batch or lot number;
(e) if the contents are not readily apparent, an indication of what the package contains, expressed in terms appropriate to a medical device, such as size, net weight, length, volume or number of units;
(f) the words “Sterile” if the manufacturer intends to sale a medical device in a sterile condition;
(g) the words “for single use only” if the medical device is intended for that purpose;
(h) the expiry date of the medical device expressed in month and year;
(i) unless self-evident to the intended user, the medical conditions, purposes and uses for which the medical device is manufactured, sold or represented, including the performance specifications of the medical devices if those specifications are necessary for proper use;
(j) the directions for use; and
(k) any special storage conditions applicable to the medical devices.
(2) The information required pursuant to subregulation (1) of this Regulation shall be expressed in a legible, permanent and prominent manner, in terms that are easily understood by the intended user.
(3) Subject to sub-regulation (4), if a medical devices is intended to be sold to the general public, the information required by sub-regulation (1) shall -
(a) be set out on the outside of the package that contains the medical devices; and
(b) be visible under normal conditions of sale. (4) Where a package that contains a medical devices is too small to display all the information in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this Regulation, the directions for use shall accompany the medical device but need not be set out on the outside of the package or be visible under normal conditions of sale.
(5) Notwithstanding with provision of sub regulation (4) the accompany information shall be provided in the package inset, manual, booklet, or any other means as the case will be.
75. The information required by regulation 74 shall be in either English or Kiswahili or both English and Kiswahili. - Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulations 74 and 75
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 December 1979
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 December 1979
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ,THE TROPICAL PESTICIDES RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT, 1979
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The tropical pesticides Research Institute Act No 18 of 1979
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 20.- (1) Every registered pesticide distributed sold, offered or exposed for the sale shall bear on the container thereof a name, a true description of its active ingredient chemical together with the percentage or proportion of each active ingredient in relation to its net weight or volume, a description of the precautions to be taken on its use and the words “Approved by the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute” as well as the name and address of the person, firm or company which manufactured or compounded it.
(2) Any person who distributes, sells, offers or exposes for sale any registered pesticide which does not conform with the requirements of this section or of any regulations made under requirements of this section or of any regulations made under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No 08 December 1979 - Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 December 1979 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 12.-(1) No person shall mark or label a package of seed with a variety name unless that seed is of the variety to which the variety name refers.
(2) No person shall alter the name of a variety on the label of any seed container.
(3) Except for the mixture of lawn, turf grass or forage seed as specified in Tables 8, 9 and 11 set out in First Schedule to these Regulations, no person shall label a package of a mixture of seed with a variety name unless he is authorized in that behalf by the Chief Seed Certification Officer pursuant to Regulation 23, and the seeds to which the variety name refers is one of Tanzania seed class
13.-(1) The information required by these Regulations on the label or outside of a package of seed
shall be conspicuously, legibly and indelibly written or printed in both English and Swahili, and shall appear on one exposed face of the package or label and shall be of a size and colour that can be easily read.
(2) No label shall contain any incorrect or misleading information, mark or brand name that might be construed as a variety name.
(3) For purposes of these Regulations, the seed certification seal and the tag colours described under this sub-regulation shall be used as follows-
(a)the seed certification seal shall be applied on all tags relating to seed of “Pre-basic”, “Basic”, “Certified
1” or “Certified 2” classes as classified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations;
(b)in the case of tag on a package containing Pre-basic Seeds, white with diagonal violet colour shall be use
d, with the word “Pre-basic” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(c) in the case of tag on a package containing Basic seed, white colour shall be used, with the word “Basic” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(d) in the case of a tag on a package containing “Certified 1” seed, Blue colour shall be used, with the word ”Certified 1”or “C1 conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(e) in the case of a tag on a package containing “Certified 2” seed, Red colour shall be used, with the word “Certified 2” or “C 2” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(f)in the case of label on a package containing standard seed, the tag shall be yellow with the word “ Standard” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(4) The seed certification seal referred to in sub-regulation (3), shall be printed words thereon “Tanzania Certified Seeds” and for standard seed, the seal shall be printed with the words “Tanzania Standard Seed” and shall be of such material, shape, size as the Minister may approve.
14.-(1) Every package of seed marked with a class name shall have on its label a description that specifies the seed standard as provided for in these Regulations.
(2) Where the seed is a mixture or blend of two or more original seed lot of certified seed, the word “BLEND” preceded by the two digit seed year designation;
(3) Whenever seed is treated with a poisonous material it shall be thoroughly stained with a conspicuous contrasting colour to show that the seed has been treated and the container of such seed shall be marked or attached a conspicuous label reading as follows:-
“POISONOUS: DO NOT USE AS FOOD, FEED OR OIL; or SUMU: MBEGU HIZI SIO KWA MATUMIZI YA CHAKULA
CHA BINADAMU AUWANYAMA. “TREATED WITH.........or “IMEWEKWA SUMU YA.......:-(Name of poisonou material or substance in bold letters in Swahili and English).
(4) Seed for sale shall be packed in packages unless-
(a) it is delivered in a bulk container that is labeled in accordance with these Regulations and accompanied with other relevant information for importation of seed as provided under regulation 33; or
(b)it meets the following conditions:-
(i) it is of one of the Tanzania seed classes and is on transit within Tanzania and accompanied by a transport order issued by Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute or an authorized Inspector on Form SR IX as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations; and
(ii) it bears an inter-agency certification label pursuant to Regulation 23.
(5) No person, other than the ultimate user, shall remove label, seal or open mechanically sewn or closed package of the seed.
(6) Where certified seed lots are re-packaged, the re-packing shall be done only with the approval of the Chief Seed Certification Officer.
15.The labeling requirements prescribed under regulations, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 shall apply to seed of all plant species specified in these Regulations.
16.-(1) Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant species ” specified in Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, or 15, 18 and 19 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with the following information-
(a)the name and address of the seed dealer;
(b)the name of the plant species;
(c)the name of the variety of the seed;
(d)seed class;
(e)lot number;
(f)weight of the package;
(g)month and year of germination test;
(h)in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production; and in the case of seed that is a blend of two or more varieties, the name of each of the component varieties.
(2) For the purpose of sub -regulation (1), seeds provided hereunder shall be kind of seeds for purposes of these Regulations:
(a)“open pollinated”, is a seed produced by means other than controlled and selective breeding;
(b)“varietal cross”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between two named open pollinated varieties, or an open pollinated variety and a hybrid;
(c)“top cross”, being seed of the first generation of a controlled cross between a named open pollinated variety and an inbred line;
(d)“hybrid”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between two or more inbred lines or their combination including single crosses, double crosses and three-way crosses;
(e)“composite variety”, is a seed derived from selected strains which have been allowed to freely inter-pollinate;
(f)“inbred line”, is a seed derived from a relatively homogeneous line produced by inbreeding and selection;
(g)“synthetic variety”, is a seed produced through a combination of several intercrosses of genotypes which have been previously tested for their combining ability;
(h)“single cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing two unrelated homozygous strains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation;
(i)“a three way cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing three unrelated homozygous stains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation heterozygote; and
(j)“a double cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing four unrelated homozygous strains or two unrelated single cross hybrids to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation heterozygote.
17.Every package of a mixture of seed, offered for sale, of the specified in the Table 11 set out in the First Schedule of these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)seed class;
(c)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(d) the name of the variety of each plant species in the mixture.
(e)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(f) month and year of germination test; and
(g) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production; - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 12-16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 09 February 2007 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling 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 1541:2013, Chocolate and chocolate products – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and test for chocolate and chocolate products intended for human consumption. This standard does not apply to products in which chocolate is used as an enhancer.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1541:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- chocolate and chocolate products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 779:2012, High quality cassava flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for for high quality cassava flour, which is obtained from the processing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), intended for human consumption, industrial use and other applications.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 779:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- high quality cassava flour, which is obtained from the processing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- ACTS SUPPLEMENT No. 3 29th June, 2007. ACTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 32 Volume C dated 29th June, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE SEEDS AND PLANT ACT, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9.Variety testing, release and registration.
(1)All imported and domestic varieties shall undergo testing in variety performance trials for at least two main growing seasons before their release.
(2)For imported varieties, data from advanced yield trials shall serve as supportive evidence regarding the performance of a variety.
(3)The certification service shall advise the breeder on the appropriate method and period of test for—
(a)agricultural value in an approved number of sites in their appropriate ecological zones;
(b)agricultural value for ratoons, forest and fruit trees, fibres, ornamentals, beverage crops and other plants and zones for which a system of evaluation is not practicable.
(4)The naming of new varieties shall be the responsibility of the relevant plant breeders and shall be subject to approval by the Variety Release Committee.
(5)The Board may grant breeders rights for a variety of seeds on the recommendation of the National Variety Release Committee.
(6)The certification service shall be responsible for undertaking variety testing as required for the granting of plant breeders rights in accordance with relevant law.
(7)All plant breeders, both local and foreign shall apply to the certification service for the release of their varieties.
(8)A variety released under subsection (7) shall be eligible for certification and shall be entered on the National Variety List and East African Common Catalogue.
(9)The maintenance and supply of breeders seed shall be the responsibility of the breeders concerned and a reference sample shall be deposited with the certification service on initial release.
(10)All plant breeders of public or private institutions and importers of varieties for seed production in Uganda shall be registered with the certification service on payment of the prescribed fee.
(11)The breeder or applicant shall provide data for advanced yield, multi-locational trials for at least one main growing season from relevant agro-ecological zones.
(12)The breeder or applicant shall conduct on farm trials for one main growing season concurrently with variety performance trials.
(13)The certification service shall be responsible for conducting variety performance trials in a number of representative locations, but may delegate suitable organisations to carry out this function.
(14)Vegetatively propagated materials shall be evaluated for their genetic and agricultural values.
10. Multiplication and licensing.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, there shall be recognised classes of seeds as may be set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)All seed merchants and dealers shall be licensed on application to the certification service and shall pay a prescribed annual fee.
(3)The Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any area as a segregated area and may, by that instrument, prohibit the planting and movement of any type of seed or plant within that area either for a specific period or until the revocation of the instrument.
12.Seed marketing.
(1)All seed offered for sale shall be properly labelled and sealed in accordance with the specifications set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)A person who intends to import or export seed shall apply to the certification service for a licence in the manner prescribed by regulations made under this Act.
(3) Only seed of approved varieties and which—
(a) meets the standards established by the National Seed Certification Services for domestic seed trade; and
(b) are accompanied by a declaration of minimum certification standards on an ISTA certificate or domestic certificates and a phytosanitary certificate as provided in the Plant Protection and Plant Health Act, shall be imported into Uganda.
(4)All seed intended for export shall comply with the requirements of the importing country.
(5)Genetically modified seeds will be regulated in accordance with the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology Act or any relevant law - Reference of the measure
- Part II Para 12(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 29 June 2007 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling 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 980:2013, Herbal tea – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and test of herbal tea.
- Reference of the measure
- US 980:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- herbal tea.
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
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- 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 (Importation and Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014 S.I. No. 34
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- (1) The primary packaging of an imported drug shall be labelled in English with the following-
(a) - (i)
(2) The information leaflet enclosed in or accompanying the imported drug shall be in English. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 7. (1) (a) - (i) and Clause (2)
- 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 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 778:2012, Fresh bitter cassava — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, Classification, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for for fresh roots of varieties of bitter cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz, for preparation before human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 778:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh roots of varieties of bitter cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 908:2013, Nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, Management systems , methods of sampling and test for nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US 908:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 774:2012, Sweet potato crisps – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for or crisps made from storage roots of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 774:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- crisps made from storage roots of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling 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 301:2013, Edible palm oil – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and test for virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). This standard does not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 301:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis).
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 32:1977, Gas cylinders for medical use — Marking for identification of content
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard establishes a system of marking and a series of colours for the identification of the content of gas cylinders intended for medical use only.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 32:1977
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Gas cylinders
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 7225:2005, Gas cylinders — Precautionary labels
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the design, content (that is, hazard symbols and text) and application of precautionary labels intended for use on individual gas cylinders containing single gases or gas mixtures. Labels for cylinders of bundles and labels for bundles are not covered by this standard..
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 7225:2005
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- gas cylinders
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 773:2012, Sweet potato flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for flour which is obtained from the processing of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 773:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour which is obtained from the processing of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B31: Labelling requirements