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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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 ISO 13879:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Content and drafting of a functional specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides guidance on the content and drafting of a functional specification. A functional specification may not be necessary if a user/purchaser wishes to obtain a known standard product, process or service manufactured/supplied to a recognized standard.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13879:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum and natural gas industries
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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- The rationale of the measure
- Protect the buyer with regard to the safety of the agricultural chemical, its nature or composition, suitability for use or official recognition or approval.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 7. Essential requirements of fumigators or commercial applicators.
The operator of the business in premises in which the business of manufacturing, formulating, packaging, storing, usage or distribution of agricultural chemicals is undertaken shall, to the satisfaction of the board,have adequate technical knowledge of the chemistry, toxicology, efficacy,safety and general use of the chemical being handled.
28. Advertising statements to be substantiated, etc.
(1) Every statement used in advertising any agricultural chemical shall be technically substantiated by the person carrying out the advertisement.
(2) No advertisement in relation to an agricultural chemical shall contain any statement or visual presentation which directly or by implication, omission, ambiguity or exaggerated claim could mislead the buyer in particular with regard to the safety of the agricultural chemical, its nature or composition, suitability for use or official recognition or approval.
(3) Agricultural chemicals whose use is restricted to trained or registered fumigators or commercial applicators only shall not be publicly advertised except through journals for fumigators or commercial applicators - Reference of the measure
- Part I section7, part VII section 28
- 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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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 8124-4:2010, Safety of toys — Part 4: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for activity toys for domestic family use intended for children under 14 years to play on or in. Products covered by this part of US ISO 8124 include swings, slides, seesaws, carousels, rocking toys, climbing frames, fully enclosed toddler swing seats and other products intended to bear the mass of one or more children. Products not included within the scope of this part of US ISO 8124 are:
a) fitness and sporting equipment unless attached to the activity toy;
b) equipment intended for use in schools, day care centres, kindergartens, public playgrounds, restaurants, shopping centres and similar public places;
c) juvenile care products such as, but not limited to, infant swings, playpens/enclosures, beds or furniture including picnic tables, cradle rockers and products specifically designed for therapeutic use. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO 8124-4:2010
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toys
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 299 THE FIREARMS ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms Act 1970
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 27. Removal of imported firearms and ammunition.
All firearms and ammunition imported under this Act shall be detained in police custody pending their removal in accordance with this section.
Any person who imports any firearm or ammunition by way of trade or business, or for the purpose of any trade or business, or for any purpose other than his or her own personal use, shall not remove that firearm or ammunition or cause it to be removed from police custody, unless he or she has first obtained from the chief licensing officer a removal permit in the prescribed form authorising him or her to remove the firearm or ammunition from the place where they are kept.
Any person who imports a firearm or ammunition for his or her own personal use shall not remove it or cause it to be removed from police custody unless—
he or she has first obtained a firearm certificate in respect of the firearm or ammunition; or
he or she shows that he or she is entitled by virtue of this Act to have the firearm or ammunition in his or her possession without holding a firearm certificate.
(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this section commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding two thousand shillings, or to both.
28. Firearms and ammunitions in transit.
A customs officer shall, after consultation with the chief licensing officer and after obtaining approval of the Minister, grant with or without conditions, or refuse, suspend or revoke transit permits for transportation across Uganda of firearms or ammunition to any place outside Uganda.
Any person who fails to comply with any condition subject to which a transit permit is issued commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding two thousand shillings or to both, and the court before which the person in convicted may order the forfeiture of the firearm or ammunition to which the permit relates. - Reference of the measure
- Section 27&28
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 93 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof No - Description
- firearms and ammunition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1970 - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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 CODEX STAN 104:1981, Standard for quick frozen leek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard applies to quick frozen leek of the species Allium porrum L. offered for direct consumption without further processing, except for sizing or repacking, if required. It does not apply to the product when indicated as intended for further processing or for other industrial purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 104:1981
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- leek
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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 5172:2006, Gas welding equipment — Blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting — Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies specifications and tests for blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting of metals. It applies to manual blowpipes for welding and heating with a nominal thermal power up to 32 000 kcal/h, and manual and machine cutting blowpipes with a cutting range up to 300 mm. This standard does not apply to air-aspirated blowpipes which are covered in US ISO 9012.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 5172:2006
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2003 No. 81.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fish (Aquaculture) Rules, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- (6) A fish export or import permit specified in the Seventh Schedule shall be issued on payment of fees set out in Twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
Twelveth Schedule - Fees charged on certificate and permits for aquaculture - Reference of the measure
- Rule 16 (6)
Twelveth schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Live fish
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 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Acts Supplement No. 3 Seeds and Plant Act 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Seed and Plant Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (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.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (10)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-3:2011, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 3: Physiological responses and limitations of oxygen and limitations of carbon dioxide in the breathing environment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard gives:
a description of the factors contributing to the present content of the Earth's atmosphere;
a description of the physiology of human respiration;
a survey of the current biomedical literature on the effects of carbon dioxide and oxygen on human physiology;
examples of environmental circumstances where the partial pressure of oxygen or carbon dioxide can vary from that found at sea level. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-3:2011
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 54 (4) A person who imports any hazardous waste or any other waste into the territory of Uganda contrary to subsection (1) or (2) shall be responsible for removal of the waste from Uganda and for its disposal.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 54 (4)
Section 54 (1) and (2) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Harzadous waste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-6:2014, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 6: Psycho-physiological effects
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides information on the psycho-physiological effects related to the wearing of respiratory protective devices (RPD) and it is intended for the preparation of standards for selection and use of RPD. It specifies for the writers of RPD standards, principles relating to
the interaction between RPD and the human physiological and psychological perception,
the acceptance by the wearer, and
the need for training to improve acceptance of the RPD by the wearer.
This standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which the RPD is designed. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-6:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-7:2013, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 7: Hearing and speech
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard contains information related to the interaction between respiratory protective devices and the human body functions of hearing and speech.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-7:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Wild Life Act Chapter 200
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Wild Life Act Chapter 200
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 76. Offences relating to import, export or reexport of specimen of protected species.
Any person who is convicted of an offence under section 66 or 67 or under regulations made under section 67 is liable to a fine of not less than ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, and in any case the fine shall not be less than the value of the specimen involved in the commission of the offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII para 76
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wild Life
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mining Regulations, 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 77. (2) A permit to import minerals shall be in Form XXXVIII in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued only after payment of the applicable fee specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Part XIII para 77 (2)
Third Schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 4 (1) An application for a licence to import drugs shall be made using Form 23 in the Schedule to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the licence of the licensed person and the prescribed fees.
5 (6) A person authorised to import a narcotic drug or psychotropic substances shall, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the drugs, make returns to the Authority and shall after the importation, hand over the permit to the Authority.
11 (1) For the purposes of regulation 10, the person who re-exports drugs that are refused entry into Uganda, shall make an application for verification to the Authority and the application shall be accompanied by the relevant invoices and other documents related to the drugs including the exact point of destination of the drugs and the prescribed fees.
16 (1)The person who donates the drug and the recipient of the drug shall agree, prior to the importation, on the responsibility for the costs of-
(a) the international and national transportation of the donated drug;
(b) the customs warehousing and storage; and
(c) the clearing and other ancillary activities.
17(2) The certificate of donation shall indicate the conditions to be fulfilled by the recipient, if any, the name of the manufacturer of the drug, the name of the drug and its batch number, the dates of manufacture and expiry of the drug and any other condition as the authorised person may deem fit.
20(4) Where the Authority refuses to allow drugs for donation, due to the poor quality of the drugs, the drugs shall be destroyed by the Authority at the cost of the importer.
(5) The Authority may order the destruction of drugs imported for donation which does not comply with the requirements of these Regulations at the cost of the donor and the recipient. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulations 4(1); 5 (6) and 11 (1)
Form 23
Part III Regulations 16 (1); 17 (2) and 20 (4) & (5) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Narcotic drug ; psychotropic substances; drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 July 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 July 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 31 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Fees) Regulations, 2014
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- 2. Fees.
(1) The Authority shall charge the fees specified in the Schedule to these Regulations, in respect of the activities and functions specified in the Schedule.
(2) The fees paid under these Regulations to the Authority, in respect of any activity or function is non-refundable whether an application is successful or not.
(3) The prescribed fee is payable at the time of making the application to the Authority.
(4) The Authority shall not receive an application in respect of which the prescribed fee is not paid. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1), (2), (3), & (4)
Fees Schedule :
Part 1 (1) (a) & (b) ; 2 (b) ; 3 (b) and 5
Parts 6; 7(5) & (6); 8 and 14 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20.8 Customs, enforcement agencies and regulatory agencies responsible for supervision of pharmaceutical products should establish means for cooperation and information exchange in order to prevent importation of counterfeit pharmaceutical products.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20.8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 12 October 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 10. Other offences and penalties.
(1) The holder of a petroleum operating licence, whether an importer, marketer of a petroleum product, dealer or retailer, or any other person commits an offence where he or she-
(a) is found in possession of an unauthorised marker or a petroleum product with an unauthorised marker;
(b) tampers with or breaks a seal applied to a petroleum facility including a pump of a depot, retail outlet, consumer site, truck or wagon.
(c) exceeds fourty five days before effecting payment for marking carried out under these regulations.
(2) An importer, marketer or dealer of a petroleum product, or any other person who commits an offence under subregulation (1) is liable on conviction to-
(a) pay a fine of twenty five currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the first time;
(b) pay a fine of fourty eight currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the second time;
(c) suspension of his or her operating licence for a period of not more than six months in the case of a third offence;
(d) revocation of his or her operating licence and forfeiture to the state of the petroleum product in the case of a fourth offence.
11. Fees.
The fees to be paid by importers for the testing and examination of petroleum products under these Regulations shall be five Uganda shillings for every litre. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 10 & 11
- 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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 11 (7) A device which is subject to verification shall be uniquely identified by a person responsible for marketing or importing the device into Uganda.
(9) An importer or manufacturer shall maintain adequate identification records to facilitate positive identification for each verified device.
18 (2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following requirements shall be complied with—
(e) a manufacturer or importer shall make a written declaration in relation to the equipment or cabling. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11(7) & (9); Regulation 18 (2)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications and Radio Communications equipment and cabling
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
