Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport conditions 

Date when the measure came into force

14 March 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008. 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197). 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

9. Conditions for placing on the market.
(1)Placing on the market of fish caught in its natural environment shall be subject to the following conditions—
(a)the fish must have—
(i)been caught and landed in less than eight hours, or
(ii)kept alive;
(iii)stored in ice or at temperatures of melting ice (0°C) in appropriate containers;
(iv)transferred to another vessel with ice storage capability in less than eight hours, whilst being kept cool and protected from the sun and contamination, and brought to the landing site in accordance, the Uganda Code of Practice for Production and Marketing of Chilled (Fresh) and frozen fish and fish products;
(b)been transported at temperatures of melting ice (0°C) from the landing site to establishments or markets in accordance with the Uganda Code of Practice for Production and Marketing of Chilled (Fresh) and Frozen Fish and Fish Products;
(c)been handled, and where appropriate, packaged, prepared, processed, frozen, defrosted and stored, hygienically in an approved establishment;
(d)undergone health and sanitary checks in accordance with the relevant National Standard; and
(e)been appropriately packaged, stored, and transported under sanitary conditions meeting the requirements of the third and fourth schedules.
(2)Fish to be placed on the market alive shall at all times be kept under conditions that ensure fish welfare and survival satisfactory to a fish inspector 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish and Fish products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries