Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
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 17680:2015, Tourism and related services -- Thalassotherapy -- Service requirements
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard establishes the requirements for the provision of services in thalassotherapy centres using marine environment's beneficial effects with curative or preventive purposes, aiming at ensuring
-Good quality services responding to customer's implicit and explicit needs,
-The respectful use of the thalassotherapy concept,
-Very specifically, the implementation of hygiene and safety principles, and
-The comfort to the customers.
Reference of the measure: US ISO 17680:2015
Measure also domestic: Yes

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