Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 25 October 2013
Publication where the measure is specified: Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
Regulation where the measure is specified: US IEC 60335-2-24: 2012, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (2nd Edition)
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard deals with the safety of refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers, their rated voltage being not being more than 250 V for single phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances and 24 V d.c for appliances when battery operated. It also highlights marking requirements.
Reference of the measure: US IEC 60335-2-24: 2012
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers, their rated voltage being not being more than 250 V for single phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances and 24 V d.c for appliances when battery operated.

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