Non-tariff Measures
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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 999:2013, Fresh chilli pepper— Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,, methods of sampling
for fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not cover requirements for chili pepper for industrial processing. - Reference of the measure
- US 999:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The control of agricultural chemicals Act, statutory Instrument 29-1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The control of Agricultural Chemicals (regulations control) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 25. Prohibitions in relation to labels.
(1) No person shall use an agricultural chemical in a manner that is inconsistent with the directions or limitations respecting its use as shown on the label.
(2) No person shall remove or alter the label on any container or do any act in respect of the label of an agricultural chemical that would be contrary to these .
26. Packaging.
(1) Packaging and repackaging of agricultural chemicals shall be carried out only on premises registered under these Regulations, where a registered fumigator or commercial applicator shall ensure that the chemical is properly labelled and meets the required standards - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 25, 26(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Chemicals - Description
- Agricultural chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2015 - Description
- All countries
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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 772:2012, Dried sweet potato chips — 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 for dried sweetpotato chips intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 772:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- dried sweetpotato chips
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSTATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 10 11th March, 2005 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII dated 11th March, 2005 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Communications (Telecommunications and radio communicatons equipmnt type approval)Regulations 2005 ( Under section 94 of the Uganda communications Act,cap 106
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- to set technical standards of telecommunications and radio communications equipment
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 (10) The Commission may, at any time, carry out random testing of a product’s conformity to type.
(11) The Commission shall issue, from time to time, a list of approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, their technical specifications and applicable type approval fees.
(12) An importer or distributor shall, before selling any equipment, ensure that the equipment meets the standards and specifications set by the Commission and works compatibly with other equipment within the telecommunications and radio communications networks.
(13) Terminal or network equipment which complies with approved technical conditions, shall display a type approval label provided by the Commission.
(14) Every importer or distributor shall ensure that any equipment offered for sale for local use is clearly labelled or affixed with—
(a)the trade name,model name and serial number;
(b)the manufacturer’s or supplier’s name; and
(c)a type approval label, approved by the Commission.
(15) An importer or distributor who is granted a type approval label by the Commission, shall display the label in a conspicuous place.
(16) A type approval label shall contain—
(a)the logo of the Commission;
(b)the type of the equipment; and
(c)the alphanumeric identifications of the equipment.
(17) The Commission shall publish a list of type approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, to be imported and distributed in Uganda.
(18) Every licensee shall comply with any technical specifications prescribed by the Commission—
(a) to ensure technical compatibility;
(b)to avoid technical harm to the telecommunications or radio communications network of other operators; and
(c)to prevent safety hazards to personnel, during the connection of telecommunications or radio communications equipment or systems to a network.
(19) An apparatus shall have prominently displayed for a user—
(a)information on the intended use of the equipment and a declaration of its conformity to the applicable essential requirements; and
(b)sufficient information to identify the interfaces of telecommunications and radio communications networks to which the equipment is intended to be connected.
12 (11) A name-plate or label shall be permanently affixed to an equipment and shall be readily visible to a purchaser at the time of purchase.
(12) A grant of equipment authorisation is valid only where the Commission identifier is permanently affixed to the device and remains effective until it is revoked, withdrawn, rescinded, surrendered, or where a termination date is specified by the Commission.
18.Labelling requirements
(1) A manufacturer or importer of specified customer equipment or specified customer cabling shall apply on the equipment or cabling, a label that indicates that the equipment or cabling meets the prescribed standards.
(2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following
requirements shall be complied with—
(a)the manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission, that the equipment or cabling complies with the prescribed standard;
(b)the equipment or cabling shall be tested by a recognised testing
authority, for compliance with the prescribed standards;
(c)a manufacturer or importer shall—
(i) conduct quality assurance programs;
(ii) be satisfied that quality assurance programs are conducted; and
(iii) have regard to the results of quality assurance programs;
(d) a manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission that reasonable efforts have been made to comply with
the specified standards; and
(e)a manufacturer or importer shall make a written declaration in relation to the equipment or cabling.
(3) The standards may specify requirements that may be complied with after a label is applied to customer equipment or customer cabling, including a requirement that a manufacturer or importer retains for inspection, for the period specified—
(a) records of the quality assurance programs;
(b) records of results of any tests conducted in relation to compliance with the standards; and
(c) a declaration of conformity or a copy of the declaration - Reference of the measure
- Section 6(13-19), section 12(11-12), section 18
- 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 No - Description
- telecommunications and radio communications equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2005 - Description
- All countries
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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 771:2012, Fresh sweet potato — 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 fresh sweetpotatoes [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] to be supplied fresh and either packaged or sold loose for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 771:2012,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh sweetpotatoes [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
- 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 43:2012, Bread — Specification/ Corrigendum 1 2013-09-30
- 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 bread intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 43:2012, Bread
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Bread
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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 300:2013, Edible groundnut 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 edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts). The standard does not apply to groundnut oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 300:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts).
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 770:2012, Fortified sugar — 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 fortified brown sugars and fortified plantation (mill) white sugar intended for direct human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 770:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fortified brown sugars and fortified plantation (mill) white sugar
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 299:2013, Edible sunflower 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 edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L intended for human consumption. The standard does not apply to sunflower oil, intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 171:2000, Standard specifications for edible sunflower oil, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 299:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L
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 35:2012, Fortified food grade salt — 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 fortified food grade salt: coarse salt, crushed salt and table salt intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 35:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fortified food grade salt: coarse salt, crushed salt and table salt
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 297:2013, Edible soya bean 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 testfor edible soya bean (soybean) oil derived from soya beans (seeds of Glycine max (L) Merr). This standard does not apply to soya bean oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 297:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- edible soya bean (soybean) oil derived from soya beans (seeds of Glycine max (L) Merr)
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 297:2013, Edible soya bean 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 testfor edible soya bean (soybean) oil derived from soya beans (seeds of Glycine max (L) Merr). This standard does not apply to soya bean oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 297:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible soya bean (soybean) oil derived from soya beans (seeds of Glycine max (L) Merr)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 September 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 September 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act CAP 29
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act CAP 29
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) No person shall import into or sell in Uganda any agricultural chemical unless that chemical has been registered, packed and labelled in accordance with regulations made under this Act and conforms to the standards specified in the regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Agricultural chemicals
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 780:2012, Powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) — 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 powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) of the species Rastrineobola argentea, intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 780:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) of the species Rastrineobola argentea
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 932:2012, Bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, Marking, labelling, Storage and transportation for bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 932:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts
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 931:2012, Minced meat — 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 minced meat intended for use as food or as an ingredient in foods.
- Reference of the measure
- US 931:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- minced meat
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 798:2013, Lipid food supplements – Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements for lipid food supplements used for complementing the normal diet with essential fatty acids. This standard covers lipid food supplements primarily providing essential fatty acids and presented in forms such as capsules, paste or liquid. The product may be taken directly or added to another food with the primary objective of increasing the energy content of the food and provide essential fatty acids. This standard does not cover lipid food supplements intended for special dietary uses or medical/therapeutic purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 798:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- lipid food supplements
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
- 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
- 7 (1) The primary packaging of an imported drug shall be clearly labelled in English with the following—
(a) the trade or brand name, where appropriate;
(b) the generic name of the drug;
(c) the quantities of active ingredients in the drug;
(d) the dates of manufacture and expiry of the drug;
(e) the batch or lot number of the drug;
(f) any special conditions of storage applicable to the drug;
(g) the name and address of the manufacturer of the drug;
(h) a unique identification feature, if any; and
(i) the registration number of the drug, where applicable.
(2) The information leaflet enclosed in or accompanying the imported drug shall be in English.
(6) In subregulation (5), “evidence of alteration in the label” includes circumstances where—
(a) the entire label or a part of the label with the details such as the batch number or the date of manufacture of the
drug is removed;
(b) there is evidence of removal of the original label and evidence of attaching another label or evidence of placing a
label over the original label; or
(c) there is evidence of erasing or concealing the original details of the label and replacing the details with other
details.
15(3) The label on a primary container or package of the drug imported for donation shall be in English and where the original label on the primary container or package of the drug is not in English, the primary container or package of the drug shall bear an English translation which shall be permanently fixed to the container but which
shall not cover or erase the original label.
(4) The label referred to in sub regulation (3) shall bear—
(a) the name and address of the manufacturer of the drug;
(b) the generic name of the drug (INN);
(c) the date of manufacture of the drug and the batch or lot number of the drug;
(d) the date of expiry of the drug;
(e) the conditions under which the drug is to be stored; and
(f) the dosage, form and strength of the drug.
(5) The drug for donation shall be accompanied by the information of the prescriber of the drug, which shall be in English. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 7 (1);(2) and (6)
Part III Regulation 15 (3), (4) and (5) - 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
- 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 917:2012, Dressed poultry — 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 for dressed poultry. It applies to poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
- Reference of the measure
- US 917:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Dressed poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
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 1028:2013, Labelling requirements for prepackaged products (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of prepackaged products with constant nominal content with respect to the identity of the product, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer or retailer and the net quantity of the product. This standard does not apply to the labeling of prepackaged foods for which a separate standard applies.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1028:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- pre-packaged products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B31: Labelling requirements