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 14112:1996, Gas welding equipment — Small kits for gas brazing and welding
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies safety requirements for the construction of small kits for brazing, soldering and welding for non-professional use. This standard is applicable to appliances whose welding equipment is completely set up in the factory and which use a liquefied gas or gas mixture as combustible gas, and compressed oxygen, air or an air/oxygen mixture for combustion. It is applicable to appliances which use gases contained in refillable containers having a maximum water capacity of 5 litres, or in disposable containers with maximum water capacity of 1 litre. It is not applicable to the following:appliances using acetylene or hydrogen as combustible gas;air-aspirated appliances;appliances working with an oxygen generator; and appliances working by electrolysis.
Reference of the measure: US ISO 14112:1996
Measure also domestic: Yes

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