Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
01 January 2015 
Publication where the measure is specified
The control of agricultural chemicals Act, statutory Instrument 29-1 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The control of Agricultural Chemicals (regulations control) regulations 
Country/Region applying the measure
Uganda 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants 
Description of the measure
25. Prohibitions in relation to labels.
(1) No person shall use an agricultural chemical in a manner that is inconsistent with the directions or limitations respecting its use as shown on the label.
(2) No person shall remove or alter the label on any container or do any act in respect of the label of an agricultural chemical that would be contrary to these .
26. Packaging.
(1) Packaging and repackaging of agricultural chemicals shall be carried out only on premises registered under these Regulations, where a registered fumigator or commercial applicator shall ensure that the chemical is properly labelled and meets the required standards 
Reference of the measure
Part VI section 25, 26(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
31 Fertilisers No    
3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Chemicals    
Description
Agricultural chemicals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2015  
Description
All countries