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 ISO 3821:2008, Gas welding equipment — Rubber hoses for welding, cutting and allied processes
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for rubber hoses (including twin hoses) for welding, cutting and allied processes. This standard specifies requirements for rubber hoses for normal duty of 2 MPa (20 bar) and light duty [limited to hoses for maximum working pressure of 1 MPa (10 bar) and with bore up to and including 6,3 mm]. This standard applies to hoses operated at temperatures −20 °C to +60 °C and used in:⎯ gas welding and cutting;⎯ arc welding under the protection of an inert or active gas; and⎯ processes allied to welding and cutting, in particular, heating, brazing, and metallization.This standard applies neither to thermoplastics hoses nor to hoses used for high pressure [>0,15 MPa (>1,5 bar)] acetylene
Reference of the measure: US ISO 3821:2008
Measure also domestic: Yes

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