Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

F69: Additional charges 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 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

10. Duration and renewal of certificate of registration.
(1) A certificate of registration issued under regulation 9 of these Regulations, unless earlier suspended or cancelled, is valid for three years from the date of issue and may be renewed for a further period not exceeding two years upon payment by the holder of a renewal fee of 250,000 shillings.
(2) An application for renewal shall be in writing and accompanied by five copies of the current label for the agricultural chemical.
14. Testing of agricultural chemicals.
(1) Candidate agricultural chemicals shall be tested by competent scientists in institutions such as universities, research institutes and companies authorised by the board, for efficacy, suitability and safety.
(2) Applications for testing candidate agricultural chemicals shall be made to the board.
(3) A fee shall be charged for covering the costs of testing and for partial registration as determined, from time to time, by the board but not less than two million shillings. A temporary certificate for registration shall be issued to the applicant in Form C of the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) The company applying for the tests shall submit samples to the board in quantities enough to complete the tests.
(5) The samples shall be submitted by the company in code numbers, and trade names and generic (common) names for the formulation, accompanied by a sample of 100 percent technical material.
(6) The company responsible for the agricultural chemical shall not canvass, influence or seek to know or deal directly with the research staff team or personnel testing the candidate agricultural chemical.
(7) The board shall appoint a researcher or researchers to test the candidate agricultural chemical following specified guidelines.
(8) The agricultural chemical shall be tested for a minimum of three crop growing seasons or six months for animals, both in the laboratory and different field locations in Uganda to cover all the appropriate ecological zones.
(9) The company submitting the candidate agricultural chemical shall provide all technical information necessary to guide the testing process, that is, toxicity, environment, LD, MRLs and tolerance levels and any other relevant information.
(10) The researcher shall gather, analyse and compile test data into a
technical report.
(11) The technical report shall be submitted to the board through the agricultural chemicals control technical committee.
(12) The decision of the board on the report shall be communicated to the company responsible for the candidate agricultural chemical and to the office of the registrar for necessary action.
(13) The researcher shall prepare technical communications and recommendations in respect of the approved chemicals.
(14) Agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides, shall be recommended for the control of specific pests on all host crops rather than being recommended for use on specific crops except for phytotoxity and residue considerations. 

Reference of the measure

Part II Section 10, part III 14(3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Agricultural chemicals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries