Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 21 April 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: US CODEX STAN 185:1993, Standard for nopal
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard applies to modified stem of commercial varieties of nopals grown from Opuntia ficus indica, O. tomentosa, O. hyptiacantha, O. robusta, O. inermis, O. ondulata, of the Cactaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Nopals for industrial processing are excluded.
Reference of the measure: US CODEX STAN 185:1993
Measure also domestic: Yes

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