Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B82: Testing requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 27 January 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: US EAS 339: 2013, Hair creams, lotions and gels — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packing, marking and methods of sampling and test for hair creams, lotions and gels based on vegetable oil or mineral oil, or any combination of the above, with fatty acids or fatty acid emulsions. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils including hair creams, lotions and gels for which therapeutic claims are made.
Reference of the measure: US EAS 339: 2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: hair creams, lotions and gels based on vegetable oil or mineral oil, or any combination of the above, with fatty acids or fatty acid emulsions.

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