Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 07 August 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: US 1614:2015, Fresh orange – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for commercial varieties (cultivars) of oranges grown from Citrus Sinensis (L.) Osbeck (sweet oranges) and Citrus Aurantium. L. (sour oranges) of the Rutaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not apply to oranges for industrial processing.
Reference of the measure: US 1614:2015
Measure also domestic: Yes

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