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 113:1981, Standard for quick frozen green and wax beans
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard applies to quick frozen green beans and quick frozen wax beans from suitable varieties of the species Phaseolus vulgaris L. and quick frozen green beans from suitable varieties of the species Phaseolus coccineus L. offered for direct consumption without further processing, except for size-grading or repacking, if required. It does not apply to the product when indicated as intended for further processing or for other industrial purposes.
Reference of the measure: US CODEX STAN 113:1981
Measure also domestic: Yes

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