Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B6: Product identity requirement
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 ISO 8216-99:2002, Petroleum products — Fuels (class F) — Classification — Part 99: General
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard establishes a general system of classification which applies to petroleum fuels designated by the prefix letter “F”. Within class F, five families (designated as categories) of products are defined according to the type of fuel and listed in decreasing order of volatility. One category, D, is defined further by subgroups on the basis of volatility and flash point, because of the safety implications of different customary titles for such fuels in different parts of the world.
Reference of the measure: US ISO 8216-99:2002
Measure also domestic: Yes

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