Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B33: Packaging requirements
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 127-1: 2013, Synthetic detergent powders — Specification — Part 1: Household hand use (2nd Edition)
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packaging, marking and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergents powders for household use. This standard does not cover machine wash and industrial detergent powders. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 127:2011, Synthetic laundry detergents for household use — Specification, which has been technically revised).
Reference of the measure: US EAS 127-1: 2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

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