Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: Packaging 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 1503:2013, Fresh common green onions — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not specify requirements for green onions for industrial processing.
Reference of the measure: US 1503:2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars

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