Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 12 August 2016
Publication where the measure is specified: The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
Regulation where the measure is specified: US IEC 61427-2:2015; Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage — General requirements and methods of test — Part 2: On-grid applications
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard relates to secondary batteries used in on-grid Electrical Energy Storage (EES) applications and provides the associated methods of test for the verification of their endurance, properties and electrical performance in such applications. The test methods are essentially battery chemistry neutral, i.e. applicable to all secondary battery types.
Reference of the measure: US IEC 61427-2:2015
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: secondary batteries used in on-grid Electrical Energy Storage (EES)

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