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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 9503.00.00: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds., 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 39: Plastics and articles thereof, 40: Rubber and articles thereof, 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk- worm gut), 94: CHAPTER, 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof and 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
The measure came into effect on 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 2015 N0 11,To the Uganda Gazette No 19 Volume CVIII dated 17th /04/2015,(Import inspection and clearance) regulations, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda National Bureau of standards (Import inspection and clearance) regulations 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Section 3: Goods to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity or a certificate of road worthness
(1) The bureau shall carry out conformity assessment of all goods covered by compulsory standards destined for Uganda.
(2) The Bureau may appoint an inspection agency or agencies to acrry out conformity assessment of goods covered by compulsory stnadards destined for Uganda.
(3) An importer of a product covered by a compulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall ensure that the supplier of the imported goods subjects them to inspection for conformity to standards in the country of origin and a certificate of conformity is issued before the goods are shipped to Uganda.
Schedule 2- Regulations 3(3),3(8) and 4(1)
1. Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
(4) An importer of a used motor vehicle into Uganda shall ensure that the motor vehicle is subjected to PVOC to ensure conformity to the prescribed Uganda standards and that a certificate of road worthness is used in respect of the motor vehicle
(5) The authorized officer of the inspection agency shall carry out conformity of the goods or motor vehicle to assess its compliance to the relevant standards upon receipt of an application from the exporter or importer.
(6) The application for acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by the relevant documents.
(7) The application for a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay the inspection fees and charges prescribed in schedule 1.
Schedule 1: regulation 3(7)
1 Where a sample is subjected to laboratory tests analysis, the importer shall be required to pay for the fee test charges as billed by the relevant laboratory
2 The fees and charges referred to in regulation (7) shall be as follows and shall be based on the value of import shipment.
(a) The applicable verification fees depend on the route, subject to the minimum and maximum detailed below;
the fees are payable by the exporter or manufacturer and payable in advance.
Route A (unregistered Products)
0.500% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and maximum US $ 2.375
Route B: (registered products)
0.45% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and Maximum of US $ 2,375
Rote C (Licensed products)
Licensed products (0.25% of FOB value subject toi a minimum of US $ 220 and maximum of US $ 2375.
(b) Used cars
Inspection fees
Fees payable upon inspection will vary depending on acountry of origin as specified below;
Japan (US $ 140)
Singapore ( US $ 180)
United Kingdom (BCP 125)
South Africa ( R 1685) and
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) (US $ 125)
Testing Fees: determined as a case by case basis
(8) A person who imports goods specified in schedule 2 withiout a certificated of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay a surcharge of 15% of CIF value of goods and the goods shall be subjected to a destination inspection.
(9) The inspection agency shall issue the applicant with a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness where the product complies with the requirements of the relevant standards
(10) The destination inspection agency shall issue non-conformity report for the goods or motor vehicles where the product does not conform to the requirements of the relevant standards and shall notify the Bureau.
Section 4 Application for import Clearance certificate
(1) The Importer of goods or motor vehicle covered by acompulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall apply to the bureau for an import clearance certificate upon arrival of the goods at the port of entry.
(2) The application shall be made prior to or upon arrival of the goods or motor vehicle at the point of entry but prior to the release of the goods or motor vehicle to the importer by the Uganda revenue authority
(3) the application for an import clearance certificate shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by acertificate of conformity or clearance of roadworthness together with the relevant customs documents.
Section 5. Handling of an application
(1) The authorized officer shall, upon receipt of an application verify the documents to ensure that the application is duly filled and accompanied by all necessary certificated of roadworthness.
(2) The authority officer shall verify the goods or motor vehicle to ensure that they match with the declaration in the application in the certificate of conformity or certificate of road worthness
(3) The authorized officer shall subject goods that are not accompanied by acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection after payment of relevant surcharge fees.
(4) The authorized officer shall subject goods or motor vehicles that do not match with the certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection.
(5) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles which have been verified and found to have been duly inspected from the country of origin and issued with certificate of conformity or a certificate of roadworthness and where the authorized officer finds finds no reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(6) The authorized officer may subject the goods to destination inspection where he or she finds reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of the goods where the goods have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
(8) In the case of goods, the inspector shall before issuing an import clearance certificate ensure that the products have adefined and marked shelf life of atleast-
(a) 75% of food stauff; and
(b) 50% of all non-food staffs
6. Release of goods withiout issue of certificate.
An authorized officer shall not release goods or motor vehicles from appoint of entry, other than to abonded warehouse, unless the importer of the goods or motor vehicle has been issued with an importer clearance certificate
7. Products with Uganda certification mark
An importer of a product manufactured outside East African Community (EAC) region in respect of which has has been issued a permit to use the Uganda certificate mark, shall not be subjected to PVOC.
8. Producs manufactured within the EAC partner states
An importer of a produc manufactured within EAC common market and which bear the certification marks of the respective EAC partner states shall be subjected to import clearance but shall be exempted from PVOC.
10. Absence of service providers
A person who imports goods or motor vehicles from a country that is not covered by a service provider shall have goods subjected to destination inspection fee but shall be exempted from 15% of CIF surcharge.
11. Handling of non-conforming goods or motor vehicles.
(1) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued a seizure with a seizure notice shall be handled in accordance with the best practices and as recommended by the authorized officer at the expense of the importer.
(2) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued with a seizure with a seizure , notice and have been deemed not to confirm to the applicable compulsory standard (s) shall either be destroyed or re-exported.
(3) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer not to pose asignificant risk to the environment may be destroyed withiout re-exportation.
(4) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer to pose asignificant risk to the environment shall be re-exported to the country of origin.
(5) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall not be re-exported to another country other than the country of origin.
(6) The destruction of the goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall be done in accordance with the relevant national regulations and guidelines
!2. Destination Inspection
(1) Goods or motor vehicles specified in schedule 2 which arrive at a point of entry withiout a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be subjected to asurcah of 15% of CIF in addition to the payment of the prescribed inspection fees before destination inspection is undertaken.
(2) All goods or motor vehicles subjected to destination inspection shall be subjected to payment of the prescribed inspection fees.
(3) The importer of goods or motor vehicles shall be responsible for the costs of storage, analysis and any other incidental charges incurred during destination inspection.
(4) The goods or motor vehicles subject to destination inspection shall be inspected and evaluated by the authorized officer or designated agency to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(5) The authorized officer or designated inspection agency may take a sample for laboratory analysis during the destination inspection to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(6) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles where goods or motor vehicles have been determined to conform to relevant Uganda standards during destination inspection.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue aseizure notice and notify the relevant authorities including the designated inspection agency and where applicable the Uganda revenue authority and the goods or motor vehicles shall not be permitted entry into domestic market where goods or motor vehicles have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined not to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
13.Release Under Seal
(1) An inspector may release goods under seal where the importer has cleared with the requirements of Uganda revenue authority but the bureau has subjected the goods to inspection, sampling, testing and evaluation.
(2) The release under seal is subject to payment of an administration fee prescribed in schedule 1 in addition to inspection fee.
Schedule 1 Release Under Seal fees regulation 12(2)
(3) A cash bond worth 15% of the CIF vakue of the goods shall be presented before the release under seal.
(4) The cahs bond shall be excuted when the goods do not meet the requirements of the standard so as to cate for the costs of destruction or re-exportation.
(5) The cahs bond shall be returned to the exporter once the importer is issued with an import clearance certificate.
14. Exemption
All goods specified in schedule 3 shall be exempted from PVOC programme.
Schedule 3. Exemptions regulation 13.
-General goods whose FOB does not exceed US 2000
-Prohobited goods according to the EAC customs management Act 2006 and the East Africa stanadards catalogue and quality assurance and testing Act (SQMT) 2006 and any other laws of the community
-Government project specific goods
-Raw materials which were brought in for manufacturing process and not for sale.
-Diplomatic cargo.
-Personal effects
-Goods that are not covered by compulsory standards
-Certified goods including those from the EAC partner states
-Industrial machinery and spare parts not for re-sale
-Re-exports from within the EAC that have undergone PVOC with relevant valid traceable certificates of conformity for the EAC partner states for re-export
-Classified military, police and prisons hardware and equipment - Reference of the measure
- Section 3(4,6,8,10), sections 4,5,6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9503.00.00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds. No 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Yes electrical electronics PG: 7 Food products No PG: 32 Textile products No 39 Plastics and articles thereof No 40 Rubber and articles thereof No 42 Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk- worm gut) Yes leather 94 CHAPTER Yes wood and metal articles 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard No 49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans No 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes used PG: 7 Food products No 64 Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Yes leather - Description
- 1. Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 April 2015 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 September 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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.
14. Certificate of an analyst.
(1) Subject to this section, a certificate of an analyst stating that he or she has examined a sample submitted to him or her by an inspector and stating the result of his or her examination shall be admissible in evidence in proceedings under this Act or any regulations made under it and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained in the certificate. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3 (1); and 14 (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 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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
- 9 (1) The imported drugs shall be accompanied by the certificate of analysis of the drug issued by the country of manufacture and the certificate of conformity or the test report, relating to the specific batch or lot imported.
17(1) A donor shall provide to the recipient of the drug a certificate of donation, certified by an authorised person, who shall be a person with authority to sign such a certificate on behalf of the country of origin of the donor. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 9(1)
Part III regulation 17 (1) - 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
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 310-2:2016, Cement — Part 2: Conformity evaluation (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the scheme for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of cements to their corresponding product specification standards, including certification of constancy of performance by a product certification body. (The Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 310-2:2000, Cement — Part 2: Conformity evaluation, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US 310-2:2016
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cement
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 29 of 2014.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Registration) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 13 (1) Where the product to be registered by the Authority is manufactured outside Uganda, the product shall be registered in the country of manufacture, prior to registration in Uganda.
(2) The applicant for registration of a product manufactured outside Uganda shall furnish the Authority with a certified copy of the certificate of registration issued by the country of manufacture and the conditions of registration, if any.
(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of this regulation, the applicant may submit a certificate of pharmaceutical product issued under the World Health Organisation Certification Scheme or any other scheme approved by the Authority, on the quality of a pharmaceutical product moving in international commerce instead of the certificate of registration.
22 The Authority shall issue a certificate of registration for a herbal medicine product in the prescribed Form 3 of Schedule 3 to these Regulations.
30 (1) The Authority shall issue a certificate of registration for a surgical instrument which is registered under these Regulations.
(2) The certificate of registration shall be in the prescribed Form 8 of Schedule 7 to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 13 (1), (2) & (3); Regulation 22, Form 3
Part III Regulation 30 (1) & (2); Form 8 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs;Herbal medicine products; Surgical instruments
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 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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
- 19 (2) A manufacturer who manufactures drugs in Uganda or outside Uganda for importation into Uganda shall comply with the Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines adopted by the Authority.
(3) The manufacturer shall, prior to manufacturing drugs or importation of drugs, as the case may be, make an application to the Authority for assessment of the facility to be used for manufacturing drugs, for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines.
(4) An application for assessment for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines shall be made using Form 20 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(5) Where a manufacturer complies with the Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines, the Authority shall issue to the manufacturer a certificate of compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines in Form 21 in the Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 19 (2), (3), (4) & (5)
Forms 20 & 21 - 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
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 821:2014, Maize seed – Requirements for certification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of maize (Zea mays L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling and post-control tests.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 821:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Maize seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 822:2014, Sorghum seed – Requirements for certification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labeling, and post control tests.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 822:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sorghum seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 823:2014, Sunflower seed – Requirements for certification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 823:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sunflower seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 825:2014, Groundnut seed — Requirements for certification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 825:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Groundnut seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 12 October 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 October 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 56 of 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Petroleum (Marking and Quality Control) Regulations, 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (5) A dispensing inventory form of marking shall be issued to the oil product importer or marketer once marking has been carried out on his or her product.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 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 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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
- 7 (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.
18 (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; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7 (12 ; Regulations 18 (2)(a)
- 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
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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
- 111 (1) Before the first shipment of any package requiring Council approval, the consignor shall ensure that copies of each applicable certificate applying to that package design have been submitted to the authority of each country through or into which the consignment is to be transported.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 111(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive materials
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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
- Description of the measure
- 61 (2) Persons who import consumer products, as exempt products, for subsequent sale and distribution shall include in the application to the Council for authorisation to distribute, a copy of the licence or authorisation issued by the Regulatory Authority in the country of manufacture or origin.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 61(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- consumer products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
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
- B83: Certification requirement
- 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 South Africa on the entire world for 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume
The measure came into effect on 06 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 90 (Government Gazette No. 31844) of 6 February 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lamp Controlgear
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for lamp controlgear, excluding glow starters for tubular fluorescent lamps.
- Description of the measure
- Proof of conformity with all the requirements of this compulsory specification including standards and test methods referred to.
6. Assessment of conformity
The following alternative forms of evidence shall be submitted to the Regulator as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 A copy of a valid certificate of IEGEE conformity issued less than 36 months before the date of application by a member of the lEG GB scheme; or
6.2 A copy of a valid test certificate or report issued less than 36 months before the date of application by a conformity assessment body recognized by the Regulator.
6.3 The conformity or test certificate or report shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification.
6.4 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific model and type of lamp contralgear in question. - Reference of the measure
- Annex A 1(b) and Regulation 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8537 Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume Yes Lamp controlgear - Description
- Lamp controlgear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8535.90.90: -- Other and 8536.69: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Plugs, Socket-Outlets And Socket Outlet Adaptors (VC 8008)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for
1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance.
Exclusions: This specification does not cover plugs and socket-outlets for industrial purposes, appliance couplers or fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses or automatic switches. - Description of the measure
- A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
6 Evidence of Conformity
The following alternative forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILACIIECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor in question. - Reference of the measure
- Annex A.1.3 and Regulation 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets 8536.69 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets - Description
- 1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34983, 3 February 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Cord Sets, Interconnection Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets (VC 8029)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding
250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets for industrial purposes (incorporating plugs, connectors and socket-outlets in accordance with SANS 60309). - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. 7 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE
mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements.
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.7 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Cord set - Description
- Cord set
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 07 August 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37288, 7 February 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 General
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having:
A power rating up to and including 1500 W;
Rated voltage up to 250 V;
Caps of any type, material, shape and finish.
1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types:
Pilot lamps;
Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting;
Automotive lamps;
Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V;
Temperature and shock-proof lamps. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.8 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements.
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of incandescent lamp. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.8 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen No - Description
- Incandescent lamp ie tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.31: -- Fluorescent, hot cathode
The measure came into effect on 23 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37654, 23 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Singlecapped Fluorescent Lamps (VC 9091)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the safety, efficacy performance, life and interchangeability requirements for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps) and non-self-ballasted single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps, intended
for general lighting purposes that have:
• a rated wattage up to 60W
• a SANS 1661 rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c.; and
• 2G7, 2GX7, GR8, 2G10, G10q, GR10q, GX10q, GY10q, 2G11, 2GX11,GR14q, G23, GX23, G24, GX24,GX24q, G24d, GX32, and Edison screw or Bayonet caps.
1.2 The following lamps intended for general lighting purposes are excluded from the lamp efficacy requirement in ANNEX AA of SANS 60969:
• Coloured lamps; and
• Reflector lamps - Description of the measure
- 3.5 The manufacturer and/or importer shall on request provide the NRCS within five (5) working days with satisfactory proof of conformity in respect of any singlecapped fluorescent lamps included in the scope of this compulsory specification.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme.
6.2 The manufacturer shall appoint a product certification body recognized by the NRCS and that is accredited, or otherwise accepted, by an internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme, to certify the conformity of the single-capped fluorescent lamps with all
the requirements of this compulsory specification.
6.3 The certification system administered by the product certification body in 6.2 shall include testing of the products and assessment of the quality system of the manufacturer. Surveillance of the quality system shall be conducted and samples of single-capped fluorescent lamps of each type intended to comply with the
requirements of this compulsory specification, shall be taken from the point of production and shall be assessed for on-going conformity. The certification system shall include the following:
a) samples from the point of production requested by the certification body;
b) determination of the characteristics of the samples by testing;
c) initial assessment of the production process and quality system;
d) evaluation of the test reports;
e) decision on certification of the manufacturer;
f) granting certification to the manufacturer;
g) surveillance of the production process and quality system, and
h) surveillance by testing of samples from the factory or the market. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.31 -- Fluorescent, hot cathode Yes Single-capped fluorescent lamp - Description
- Single-capped fluorescent lamp
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B83: Certification requirement
