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 186:1993, Standard for prickly pear
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard applies to the fruit of commercial varieties of prickly pears grown from Opuntia ficus indica, O. streptachanthae, and O. lindheimeiri, of the Cactaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Prickly pears for industrial processing are excluded
Reference of the measure: US CODEX STAN 186:1993
Measure also domestic: Yes

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