Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSTATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 10 11th March, 2005 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII dated 11th March, 2005 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Communications (Telecommunications and radio communicatons equipmnt type approval)Regulations 2005 ( Under section 94 of the Uganda communications Act,cap 106 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

The rationale of the measure

to set technical standards of telecommunications and radio communications equipment 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

6 (10) The Commission may, at any time, carry out random testing of a product’s conformity to type.
(11) The Commission shall issue, from time to time, a list of approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, their technical specifications and applicable type approval fees.
(12) An importer or distributor shall, before selling any equipment, ensure that the equipment meets the standards and specifications set by the Commission and works compatibly with other equipment within the telecommunications and radio communications networks.
(13) Terminal or network equipment which complies with approved technical conditions, shall display a type approval label provided by the Commission.
(14) Every importer or distributor shall ensure that any equipment offered for sale for local use is clearly labelled or affixed with—
(a)the trade name,model name and serial number;
(b)the manufacturer’s or supplier’s name; and
(c)a type approval label, approved by the Commission.
(15) An importer or distributor who is granted a type approval label by the Commission, shall display the label in a conspicuous place.
(16) A type approval label shall contain—
(a)the logo of the Commission;
(b)the type of the equipment; and
(c)the alphanumeric identifications of the equipment.
(17) The Commission shall publish a list of type approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, to be imported and distributed in Uganda.
(18) Every licensee shall comply with any technical specifications prescribed by the Commission—
(a) to ensure technical compatibility;
(b)to avoid technical harm to the telecommunications or radio communications network of other operators; and
(c)to prevent safety hazards to personnel, during the connection of telecommunications or radio communications equipment or systems to a network.
(19) An apparatus shall have prominently displayed for a user—
(a)information on the intended use of the equipment and a declaration of its conformity to the applicable essential requirements; and
(b)sufficient information to identify the interfaces of telecommunications and radio communications networks to which the equipment is intended to be connected.
12 (11) A name-plate or label shall be permanently affixed to an equipment and shall be readily visible to a purchaser at the time of purchase.
(12) A grant of equipment authorisation is valid only where the Commission identifier is permanently affixed to the device and remains effective until it is revoked, withdrawn, rescinded, surrendered, or where a termination date is specified by the Commission.
18.Labelling requirements
(1) A manufacturer or importer of specified customer equipment or specified customer cabling shall apply on the equipment or cabling, a label that indicates that the equipment or cabling meets the prescribed standards.
(2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following
requirements shall be complied with—
(a)the manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission, that the equipment or cabling complies with the prescribed standard;
(b)the equipment or cabling shall be tested by a recognised testing
authority, for compliance with the prescribed standards;
(c)a manufacturer or importer shall—
(i) conduct quality assurance programs;
(ii) be satisfied that quality assurance programs are conducted; and
(iii) have regard to the results of quality assurance programs;
(d) a manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission that reasonable efforts have been made to comply with
the specified standards; and
(e)a manufacturer or importer shall make a written declaration in relation to the equipment or cabling.
(3) The standards may specify requirements that may be complied with after a label is applied to customer equipment or customer cabling, including a requirement that a manufacturer or importer retains for inspection, for the period specified—
(a) records of the quality assurance programs;
(b) records of results of any tests conducted in relation to compliance with the standards; and
(c) a declaration of conformity or a copy of the declaration 

Reference of the measure

Section 6(13-19), section 12(11-12), section 18 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

telecommunications and radio communications equipment 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries