Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

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 ISO 18788:2015, Management system for private security operations — Requirements with guidance for use 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Description of the measure

This Uganda Standard provides a framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the management of security operations. It provides the principles and requirements for a security operations management system (SOMS). This standard provides a business and risk management framework for organizations conducting or contracting security operations and related activities and functions while demonstrating:
a) conduct of professional security operations to meet the requirements of clients and other stakeholders;
b) accountability to law and respect for human rights;
c) consistency with voluntary commitments to which it subscribes.
This standard is applicable to any organization that needs to:
a) establish, implement, maintain and improve an SOMS;
b) assess its conformity with its stated security operations management policy;
c) demonstrate its ability to consistently provide services that meet client needs and are in conformance with applicable laws and human rights requirements. 

Reference of the measure

US ISO 18788:2015 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

private security operations 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.