Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
Date when the measure came into force: 15 December 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: The Uganda Gazette 22 January 2016: General Notice No. 45 of 2016
Regulation where the measure is specified: US ISO 13500:2008, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling fluid materials — Specifications and tests
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard covers physical properties for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA-grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical-grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-LVT), technical-grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), starch, low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV), high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV) and drilling-grade Xanthomonas campestris (Xanthan gum).
Reference of the measure: US ISO 13500:2008
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: Drilling fluid materials for Petroleum and natural gas industries

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