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 ISO 25457:2008, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Flare details for general refinery and petrochemical service
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies requirements and provides guidance for the selection, design, specification, operation and maintenance of flares and related combustion and mechanical components used in pressure-relieving and vapour-depressurizing systems for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Although this standard is primarily intended for new flares and related equipment, it is also possible to use it to evaluate existing flare facilities.
Reference of the measure: US ISO 25457:2008
Measure also domestic: Yes

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