Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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 61215-1-1:2016, Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval — Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Description of the measure

This Uganda Standard lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1 

Reference of the measure

US IEC 61215-1-1:2016 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.