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 1022-1:2013, Material measures of length for general use — Part 1: Metrological and technical requirements (2nd Edition)
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard applies to material measures of length for general use, hereinafter called “measures”. This standard specifies the technical, metrological and administrative conditions which are mandatory for these measures. It also includes the requirements for digital readouts on the cases of tapes, whether electronic or mechanical. This standard does not apply to high-precision measures used by industry in the field of mechanics or in geodesy (for example: gauge blocks, geodetic wires and precision line measures). It also does not address safety aspects, for example the use of material measures with electronic devices in hazardous areas. Guidelines for these aspects should be followed in accordance with the applicable international, regional or national regulations or other standards.
Reference of the measure: US 1022-1:2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

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