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 187:1993, Standard for carambola
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard applies to the fruit of commercial varieties of carambolas grown from Averrhoa carambola L., of the Oxalidaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Carambolas for industrial processing are excluded
Reference of the measure: US CODEX STAN 187:1993
Measure also domestic: Yes

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