Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

ectoparasiticides 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries