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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 21.-(1)Any purchaser of any plant protection substance capable of being used in the manufacturing, or preparation of plant protection substance or any inspector may submit a sample of such plant protection substance to an authorised national, research institute for analysis or examination.
(2) Where a sample of any plant protection substance is taken with the' intention of having it submitted to an authorised national research institute for analysis or examination, the person taking such sample shall, as soon as possible inform in writing the seller or the owner of the plant protection substance or his representative, of the intention to have the sample analyzed or examined by an authorized national research institute.
22.-(1)An inspector or any other person who takes or purchases a sample for purposes of analysis or examination, shall divide it into three parts, each part to be marked and sealed or fastened up in such manner as its nature will permit, and unless he sooner decides not to have the sample analyzed or examined, shall give one part to the person from whom it was obtained or to the owner or occupier of the premises from which it was obtained or a representative of any of them, one part to an authorised national research institute and the other part shall be retained by him.
(2) An authorised research institute shall, as soon as possible after receiving a sample obtained under this Act, analyze or examine the sample, as the case may be, and give to the person by whom it was originally submitted a certificate, in the prescribed form, setting out the findings of the analysis or examination and such
observation as it may consider necessary or desirable and shall forward a-copy of such certificate to the person who received a part of the sample in accordance with subsection (1).
23.Where any person procures a sample under subsection (1) of section 22 and the division into parts of such sample-
(a) is not reasonably practicable; or
(b) might affect the composition or impede the proper analysis or examination of the sample, the provisions of this section with respect to the division of samples into parts shall be deemed to have been complied with if the person taking the sample procures three separate fair amounts of the plant protection substance and deals with each lot as if it were a part in the manner provided by this sub-section and, reference in this Act to a part of sample shall be construed accordingly
29.-(1)Plant protection equipment shall only be marketed if it is designed such that when it is used correctly and in accordance with its intended purpose for the application of plant protection substances or plant resistance improvers it does not produce any harmful effects on human and animal health, ground water and natural environment, which, on the basis of the current state of art are avoidable.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, before plant protection equipment is marketed for the first time, the manufacturer, the marketing firm or the importer shall, inter alia, declare to the Minister-
(a) the name and the address for the manufacturer, marketing firm or importer;
(b) the designation of the equipment type and the field of use; (c) the instructions for use accompanying the equipment;
(d) a description of equipment type; and
(e) any other document or information necessary for its evaluation.
(3) The document or information referred to in sub-section (2) above. shall be re-submitted or supplemented in the event of modifications to the equipment type which influence its performance in the application of plant protection substances or plant resistance improver.
(4) The Minister shall keep a list of equipment types for which a declaration has been submitted and shall publish in the Gazette, entries in the plant protection equipment list.
(5) The Minister may appoint a competent research institute to test the plant protection equipment to establish whether it fulfil the requiremerits of sub-section (1) above, especially in cases where the declaration or the accompanying documents give rise to doubts as to whether the equipment fulfil such requirements.
(6) If the testing under sub-section (5) reveals that the plant protection equipment or one of its items does not fulfil the requirements, the authorised research institute may advise the Minister, to delete the relevant entry from the plant protection equipment list or to order the manufacturer, marketing firm or importer, as the case may be, to correct the identified imperfections within a specified period. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 21-23 & section 29 (5)& (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No 04 July 1997 - Description
- Plants and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 813: 2014- EAS 337: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 813: 2014- EAS 337: 2013 Henna powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling, testing packaging and labelling for pure henna powder.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3 and 6.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Henna powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009 Roasted and ground coffee – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, packaging, marking and labelling for roasted and ground coffee.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Roasted and ground coffee.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4 No variety shall be released in Tanzania unless it has passed DUS test, evaluated through the National Performance Trial and recommended for release by the National Seed Committee.
5.-(1) There are hereby established sub-Committees of the National Seed Committee to be known as the National Variety Release Committee (NVRC)and the National Performance Trial Technical Committee(NPT-TC).
(2) The National Variety Release Committee shall be responsible for reviewing recommendations from the National Performance Trial Technical Committee and recommend for variety release to the National Seed Committee
7.-(1) Any person who intends to release a variety shall be required to submit to the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute an application for DUS test and NPT, on Form SR III A and SR IIIB respectively, as set out in the FifthS chedule to these Regulations.
(2) An application for DUS test shall be made one season prior to the application for NPT and shall be supported by the following:-
(a)sufficient seed sample for the first season DUS test;
(b)variety description;
(c)application fees and DUS testing fees as set out in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations; and
(d) on farm trial and farmers assessment data.
(3) Upon receiving the application and materials, TOSCI shall conduct a DUS test,repot the results to the
applicant and issue the DUS test certificate for the qualified application on Form SR IV as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) The application for NPT test shall be supported with the following:-
(a)a minimum of two recent previous seasons advanced yield trial data from not less than three recognized testing sites in Tanzania or any other country which is in agreement for harmonization of seeds policy and legislations with Tanzania,as set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations;
(b)sufficient seed sample for conducting NPT and second DUS test;
(c) fees for the NPT and second DUS test; and
(d) any other additional information that may be required for determination of the merits of the candidate variety.
(5) TOSCI shall conduct NPT for a minimum of one season in at least three sites as set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations, and shall conduct second DUS test and submit the report to NPT-TC for review.
(6) TOSCIshall develop procedures and conditions for conducting DUS test and NPT for perennial crops.
(7)Upon completion of review of the NPT report, NPT-TC Secretary shall report the results to thapplicant and present the NPT data and the recommendations of the NPT-TC to the NVRC on Form SR Vas set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(8) The National Variety Release Committee shall review the recommendations of the NPT-TC and advise the National Seed Committee.
(9) In order for a candidate variety to be recommended for release to the National Seeds Committee, a breeder shall be required to submit to TOSCI an authentic sample of pre-basic seed for reference purpose.
(10) The amount of authentic sample referred to in sub-regulation (9) shall be:-
(a)four kilograms for cereals, pulses or any other big seed crops; or
(b)one hundred grams for small seed crops species
(11) TOSCI shall have discretion to determine the amount of authentic sample needed for plant species other than those referred under sub-regulation (10).
(12) A breeder shall be required to replenish the authentic sample as it may be required by TOSCI.
8.-(1) The Director shall register and issue a Certificate of Registration to the Applicant once his variety is approved by Minister pursuant to Section 21 of the Act.
(2) The Certificate of Registration of the varieties shall be on Form SR VI as set out in Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(3) The Director shall enter the information here under in the National Variety Catalogue upon registration:-
(a)name of registrant;
(b) variety name;
(c)plant species;
(d) registration number,
(e) registration date;
(f) date of release;
(g) name of breeder;
(h) origin of the variety;
(i) any other characteristics;
(j) area of adaptation;
(k) duration of maturity;
(l) yield potential;
(m) tolerance to insect pest;
(n) disease tolerance;
(o)end use;
(p) agency responsible for maintenance; and
(q) any other information deemed necessary.
36.-(1) Any seed sample for testing shall be taken by a Seed Inspector or Authorised Inspector in accordance with the requirements prescribed under these Regulations.
(2) The sample referred to under sub-regulation (1) shall be provided to the Seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector free of charge for purposes of laboratory seed testing and post control planting and examination.
(3) Where an Inspector requires a larger amount of seed sample as he considers it necessary for satisfactory testing, re-testing or analysis, the size of each sample shall comply with the particulars set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) Each seed sample shall bear a unique sample number for reference.
(5) Seed lots shall be created at the time of sampling and shall not exceed the maximum weights prescribed in these Regulations.
(6) Where automatic samplers have not been installed, a seed dealer shall arrange the packages in such a way to enable the seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector to reach all packages and draw samples.
(7) Sampling of seed lots shall be conducted in accordance with the current Rules of ISTA.
(8) Seed from different fields of the same class, species and variety which have passed field inspection and which can be traceable, may be blended and bulked to constitute one seed lot.
(9) The seed dealer shall provide reliable scales for ascertaining the weight of a seed lot.
(10) The see
d dealer shall pay appropriate fees for seed sampling as set out in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.
37.-1) When sampling seed lots in a container that can be sealed, the sampling intensity here under shall be taken as the minimum requirements:-
(a)seed not exceeding 500 kg.-five primary samples shall be taken except that for small lots not exceeding 50 kg. three or four samples may be taken;
(b)seed exceeding 500 kg. –but not exceeding 3,000 kg. –one primary sample for every 300 kg. shall be taken, so however, that not less than five primary samples shall be taken;
(c)seed exceeding 3,000 kg but not exceeding 20,000 kg. –one primary sample for every 500 kg. shall be taken, so however, that not less than 0 primary samples shall be taken; and
(d) seed in bulk shall be sampled at random locations and the samples shall be drawn from varying depths.
(2) For seeds lots in bags or other containers up to 100kg capacity, samples shall be taken at random locations and the intensityhereunder shall be taken as the minimum requirements:-
(a)from 1 –4 containers , three primary samples from each container;
(b)from 5 –8 containers, two primary samples from each container;
(c)from 9 -15 containers, one primary sample from each container;
(d) from 16 -30 containers, 15 primary samples total;
(e) from 31 -59 containers, 20 primary samples total;
(f) from 60 or more containers, 30 primary samples total.
38.-(1) Seed testing for the purpose of certification shall be conducted by an official seed testing laboratory or any authorized laboratory.
(2) Any sample drawn or by the Seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector or taken by any private individual shall be submitted to the seed testing laboratory to get her with Form SR XVI set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(3) Seed testing laboratory shall:-
(a)test seed in accordance with the ISTA Rules;
(b) in case for samples submitted by the Seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector, record results
of the seed test on a certificate in Form SR XVII set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations;
(c) in case of samples submitted by the private individual, record results of seed testing report on Form SR XVIII set out in the same Schedule; and
(d)store the sample under optimal storage conditions for at least twelve months from the date the test results certificate was issued.
(4) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-regulation 3(d), the testing laboratory shall not be held responsible for any deterioration of the sample that may occur
Schedule six
D: Seed health testing:
(1) charges per sample for local market Seed ... ... ... . .. ... ... ... . .. 20,000
(2) charges per sample for export Seed... ... ... . .. ... ... ... . .. .... ... 50,000
F: Certificate and Tags (1) registration of Seed dealer... ... ... ... ... 2500
(2) variety registration ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... .... ....... ...10,000
(3) certificate of Seed testing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 1000
(4) certificate for Seed import/ export ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10,000
(5) certified copy of a Seed testing certificate ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... 500
(6) label /seal per each label /seal ... ... ... ... ... ... .... .... .... ..... .. 500
(7) DUS test certificate... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ....... ... 5000 - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 4-5& 7-8, Part VII para 36-38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No - Description
- seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing 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
- A: Protection of human life and health
- 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 7(1-2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Schedule 2 Group X -food and food products
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 10 November 1959
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 November 1959
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act CAP 278
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs ( FoodFortification) Regulations , 2005
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- c. ensure that each batch of a fortificant and fortification mix for the various food vehicles complies with the fortification standards and is accompanied by a certificate of analysis from a laboratory that has international accreditation for the methods of analysis used.
d. submit samples of appropriate size of a fortificant and fortification mix every six months, or as and when required, for each type of fortificant or fortification mix to a laboratory that has international accreditation for the methods of analysis
used;
e. keep the analysis report on record and submit a copy of the report to the NDA;
f. bear the costs of the analysis provided for in paragraph ( - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6(2) c, d,e, f
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fortificants and fortification mix
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
- A82: Testing requirement
- 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
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 9. Variety testing, release and registration.
(1) All imported and domestic varieties shall undergo testing in variety performance trials for at least two main growing seasons before their release. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (1)
- 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
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-1: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification — Part 1: Solid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, packaging, marking, and methods of sampling and test for solid antibacterial toilet soap. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 766: 2011, Antibacterial solid toilet soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-1: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- solid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 2917.34.00: -- Other esters of orthophthalic acid
The measure came into effect on 03 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Guidelines for conduct of Ectoparasiticide Trials
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- National Drug Policy and Authority, Act Cap 206
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- to establish the efficacy and safety of products used on animals against ectoparasites of veterinary importance
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 6. Pre registration requirement to Import or Manufacture ectoparasiticides
6.1 All un registered ectoparasiticides shall require to be tested under Uganda`s field conditions to ascertain their effectiveness and safety in the indicated animals species, safety of the human beings and the environment that shall be exposed to these ectoparasiticides before they are registered in Uganda.
6.2 Laboratory experiments shall also be carried out on the trial products to ascertain both their quality and efficacy.
6.3 All trials shall be conducted using the final formulation intended for marketing in Uganda.
7. Trial of ectoparasiticides on the market
7.1 Ectoparasiticides registered for use in Uganda shall be retested under field conditions for efficacy and safety if/when the Authority and/or the Commissioner responsible for Animal Health and Entomology of the then Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries so advises. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 6 & 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2917.34.00 -- Other esters of orthophthalic acid Yes ectoparasiticides - Description
- ectoparasiticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 March 2013 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- 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 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0407.1: - Fertilised eggs for incubation :, 0511.10.00: - Bovine semen, 0511.91.10: --- Fish eggs and roes, 0511.91.90: --- Other and 0511.99.10: --- Animal semen other than of bovine
The measure came into effect on 25 May 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 May 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Animal Breeding Act, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Breeding Act, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 7.Permits for imports and exports of animal and fisheries breeds
No imports or exports of animal breeds and genetic material shall be done without first obtaining a permit from the Commissioner, Livestock Health and Entomology.
8. List of suitable breeds to be drawn and updated regularly
(1) The list in the Third Schedule to this Act shall be the official list of suitable breeds for wide-spread use.
(2) The list will be updated regularly by the Executive Director.
(3) Any breed not appearing on the list shall only be allowed into the country for restricted use on designated locations and experimental stations or specialized production units approved by the Director.
(4) All imports and exports shall be sanctioned by the Director based on verified documentary evidence of the material being free of the disease agents and prohibited hereditary defects as specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Act.
9.Genetic materials
(1) A sample of all genetic materials namely—
(a)semen;
(b)ova;
(c)eggs; and
(d)embryos.
shall be submitted to a national depository for examination and future reference.
(2) All new genetic materials shall conform to the national bio-safety
standards as set by the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology
(UNCST) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
(3) A satisfactory genetic impact statement shall be provided by the promoter to the Centre and other designated offices.
(4) All genetic material developed in Uganda shall be patented and protected under the provisions of the National and International Intellectual property rights.
(5) Imported and locally produced genetic material shall be strictly screened
to conform to quality and performance standards established by the Director.
(6) The seller of animal genetic material to be used for breeding purposes, shall show proof of the quality of the product to the prospective buyer, by indicating the performance and parameters of the animals in issue which parameters shall conform to the performance parameters contained in the Fifth Schedule to this Act.
10.Quality of semen and sperms For the avoidance of doubt, the prescribed minimum amount of spermatozoa in a dose of semen shall be the one specified in the Sixth Schedule of this Act - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0407.1 - Fertilised eggs for incubation : No 0511.10.00 - Bovine semen No 0511.91.10 --- Fish eggs and roes No 0511.91.90 --- Other Yes Genetic mterials 0511.99.10 --- Animal semen other than of bovine No - Description
- Genetic materials: semen; ova; eggs and embryos
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 May 2001 -
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12 Microbiological test methods
12.1 Microbiological spoilage
Use SANS 6257 (SABS SM 1257), Microbiological examination of canned meat and fish products.
12.2 Tests for pathogenic organisms
Use the following test methods:
SANS 657911S0 6579 (SABS IS0 6579), Microbiology - General guidance on methods for the detection of Salmonella.
SANS 6888-111S0 6888-1 (SABS IS0 6888-I), Microbiology of food and- animal feeding stuffs - Horizontal method for enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part I: Technique using Baird-Parker agar medium.
SANS 79321180 7932 (SABS IS0 7932), Microbiology - General guidance for enumeration of Bacillus cereus - Colony count technique at 30 "C.
SANS 793711S0 7937 (SABS IS0 7937), Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs - Horizontal method for enumeration of Clostridium perfringens - Colony count technique.
13 Chemical test methods
13.1 Determination of protein nitrogen
Use SANS 6317, Methods of chemical analysis of meat and fish products, or any other internationally recognized method that delivers equivalent results.
13.2 Determination of starch content
Use SANS 6317, Methods of chemical analysis of meat and fish products, or any other internationally recognized method that delivers equivalent results.
13.3 Determination of salt content (as sodium chloride)
13.3.1 Reagents
13.3.1.1 Silver nitrate solution, 0,1 N, accurately standardized.
13.3.1.2 Potassium thiocyanate solution, 0,l N.
13.3.1.3 Ferric alum indicator - a cold saturated aqueous solution of ferric ammonium sulphate to which a few drops of 6 N nitric acid have been added.
13.3.1.4 Sodium carbonate solution - a saturated aqueous solution.
13.3.1.5 Nitrobenzene.
13.3.2 Procedure
Weigh accurately a suitable quantity of the prepared sample into an evaporating basin or crucible, moisten with the sodium carbonate solution and dry on a waterbath. Char the dried sample and ash it at a temperature not exceeding 500 "C. Extract the residue with dilute nitric acid (about 6 N) and filter into a 100 mL volumetric flask. Make up to volume with the dilute nitric acid.
To a suitable aliquot in a 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask add 25 mL of the silver nitrate solution, 5 mL nitrobenzene and 1 m ferric alum indicator. Shake well. Titrate with 0,1 N potassium thiocyanate to the end point - colour change to reddish brown. Carry out a blank determination omitting the sample. From the difference between blank titration and the test titration determine the volume (A) of silver nitrate solution applicable to the sample used.
13.3.3 Calculation
Calculate the result as follows:
% sodium chloride = (A x 5,845 x N)/W
where
A is the volume of silver nitrate solution used by the aliquot, in mL;
N is the normality of silver nitrate used;
W is the mass of original sample represented by the aliquot used in the titration, in grams. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12 and 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination of these
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 0306.14: -- Crabs, 0306.15: -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 0306.16: -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 0306.17: -- Other shrimps and prawns, 1605.10: - Crab, 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.12 The testing of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the referenced test methods. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS shall determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.12
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.14 -- Crabs No 0306.15 -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) Yes frozen langoustines 0306.16 -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) No 0306.17 -- Other shrimps and prawns No 1605.10 - Crab Yes Frozen 1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : Yes Frozen 1605.40.90 -- Other Yes frozen langoustines - Description
- Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom
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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 31584 of 14 November 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendments of the Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- To monitor compliance with the Regulations relating to the Fortification of Certain Foodstuffs
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Annexure II of the Regulations is hereby amended by the substitution for
(a) item 4 of the following item: At least two inspection audits per year, including the taking of samples for laboratory analysis, in respect of all registered fortification mix manufacturers, suppliers and importers. to monitor compliance with the Regulations relating to the Fortification of Certain Foodstuffs shall be conducted at their premises and the manufacturers, suppliers or importers themselves shall bear the costs of such audits and analysis. - Reference of the measure
- Article (Regulation) 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Food fortification mixes - Description
- Food fortification mixes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 24 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.12 The testing of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the referenced test methods. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS
shall determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. No 0304.6 - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e No 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt Yes Frozen 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Frozen 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Frozen molluscs - Description
- Frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom
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 8419.89: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Product
122. (1) A person may not sell the products of a sterilizing plant unless they conform with the specifications set by the Registrar in terms of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No.36 of 1947).
{2) Any material produced by processing or treatment under the provisions of this Part and intended for animal consumption or as a fertilizer must be subjected to such examination and tests as the said Registrar may specify. - Reference of the measure
- Part VIII section 122
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8419.89 -- Other Yes sterilizing plant - Description
- sterilizing plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1904: Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or ot, 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 1901: Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of, 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, 2104.10: - Soups and broths and preparations therefor and 2104.20: - Homogenised composite food preparations
The measure came into effect on 30 June 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 June 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36274, 20 March 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Subject to the tolerance level range for analytical total sodium values and the sampling plan indicated by the Regulations relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs as amended, published under the Act, and the accompanying Guidelines as amended , the following methodology for determining typical total sodium content shall apply for monitoring purposes; provided that these methods may also be used for routine testing or for the purpose of nutritional information labelling of typical total sodium content by manufacturers;
(i) For all foodstuff categories except bread suitable potentiometric method or elemental analysis with AA (Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy) or ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma).
(ii) For bread: chemical analysis for using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, RSD (toleration) of 10%. Subject to the provisions of Regulations relating to the Fortification of Certain Foodstuffs, R504 of 7 April 2003 and any subsequent amendments thereof published under the Act , in particular but not limited to Regulation 11(a) which relates to the final minimum level of micronutrients. The results shall be reported on 390% moisture basis. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or ot No 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products. Yes Bread 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Savoury snacks 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Savoury snacks 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of No 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates Yes Processed meat 2104.10 - Soups and broths and preparations therefor Yes Soup powder 2104.20 - Homogenised composite food preparations Yes Dry savoury products, stock cubes, powders, granules, emulsions, pastes or jellies - Description
- Bread; All breakfast cereals and porridges , wheter ready to eat, instant or cooked up, hot or cold; All fat and butter spreads ; Ready-to-eat savoury snacks, excluding salt-and vinegar flavoured savoury snacks; Flavoured potato crisps , excluding salt-and -vinegar flavoured potato crisps; Flavoured, ready-to-eat , savoury snacks and potato crisps - salt- and-vinegar only; Processed meat (classes 6, 12 or 14 of the South African National Standard SANS 885:2011)-uncured; Processed meat (classes 7, 10 or 11 of the South African National Standard SANS 885:2011)-cured; Raw-processed meat sausage (all types) and similar products; Dry soup powder (not instant type); Dry gravy powders and dry instant savoury sauces; Dry savoury powders with dry instant noodles to be mixed with a liquid; Stock cubes, stock poweders, stock granules, stock emulsions, stock pastes or stock jellies
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
The measure came into effect on 11 November 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 November 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- 6 No. 28196 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 11 NOVEMBER 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO OBJECTS PACKED IN FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3. All toys in foodstuffs shall comply with the following safety requirements:
(1) Toys that are designed to be disassembled or pieces of which may break off during normal use or during reasonably foreseeable abuse, shall not be of a size that create a hazard if they are swallowed or inhaled, or come into contact with the skin, mucous tissues or eyes.
(2) Toys shall be visually clean and free from any kind of infestation,
(3) Toys shall conform to the SANS standard on the 'Safety of Toys' and shall be tested to simulate reasonably foreseeable abuse in order to ensure that hazards are not generated as a result of normal wear and tear or deterioration.
(4)Testing shall be done in accordance with the appropriate test methods outlined in clauses 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of the IS0 8124-1:2000 standard on the 'Safety of Toys (Part I)'. Such tests shall be carried out in an anticipated use environment and shall be intended to expose potential hazards rather than to demonstrate the reliability of such a toy.
(5)Toys shall not contain flammable gases, flammable liquids or extremely flammable solids. - Reference of the measure
- 3(3-4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- foodstuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 November 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds.
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 28. (1) In a self-indicating weighing instrument—
(a) in which weight indications are dependent on the extension of a spring, the spring shall be iso-elastic or a temperature compensating device shall be incorporated;
(b) other than a dormant platform machine or weighbridge, weighing instrument or self indicating weighing instrument specifically designed for use in an out of level position, a circular spirit level or cross spirit level shall be provided;
(c) error due to parallax shall not exceed the value of the smallest subdivision; and
(d) the indicating wire or the extremity of the indicating pointer shall not exceed in width or thickness the width of any graduation, and the extremity of the pointer shall meet but not obscure the graduations.
(2) The graduations on the chart shall—
(a) in the case of a platform or weighbridge—
(i) not exceed 0.8mm in width in a platform machine or weighbridge respectively; and Self-indicating weighing machines
(ii) be not less than 3mm apart measured from the centre to centre, whether or not they are on opposite sides of a dividing line:
(b) in the case of a self-indicating weighing instrument other than a platform machine or weighbridge—
(i) not exceed 0.4mm in width;
(ii) be not less than 1.5mm apart, measured from centre to centre, whether or not they are on opposite sides of the dividing line: Provided that a lens or other approved device may be fitted to the instrument for the purpose of magnifying the graduations so as to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this sub-regulation.
(3) A self-indicating weighing instrument shall be tested—
(a) to ensure that the graduations indicating value are in alignment with these indicating weight and a sufficient number of computations shall be checked to establish their accuracy;
(b) at as many graduations as the assizer considers necessary, and the instrument shall be correct whether the test is forward or backward;
(c) to ensure that the instrument, if fitted with two charts indicating weight, shows the same indication or both;
(d) if it is specifically designed for use in an out-of-level position the absolute value of the difference between the indication of the instrument in its reference position and the indication in the titled position shall not exceed—
(i) at no load, two verification scales intervals; and
(ii) at self-indicating, capacity maximum permissible error.
(4) Where a self-indicating ticket printing instrument is designed to print tickets or provided with digital read out, any indication at zero shall show either a true zero or if the balance is incorrectly set, then a false balance shall be indicated or printed as the case may be.
(5) All self-indicating ticket printing instruments shall have an efficient stop fraud device to prevent the printing operation being performed before the indicator has come to rest or to prevent the printing of a ticket showing a weight that does not correspond with the weight indicated. ,
(6) Subject to the provisions of regulation 15—
(a) the maximum permissible error as specified in Table 3,5 and 6 of the First Schedule shall be applicable;
(b) the maximum permissible error on a self-indicating ticket printing or digital read out shall not exceed plus or minus 1 scale interval of the instrument; and
(c) the stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the instrument - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 28 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8423 Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. Yes Self Indicating weighing instruments - Description
- Self Indicating weighing instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 1 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 1. Specifications for renewable and non-renewable 13A fused plugs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, marking, labelling, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 4 of ZS 558 Part 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
A82: Testing requirement
