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 31: 2013, Laundry soap — Specification (2nd Edition
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, packaging, marking, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 31:2011, Laundry soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
Reference of the measure: US EAS 31: 2013,
Measure also domestic: Yes

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