Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B31: Labelling 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 338: 2013, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Standard specifies requirements, packing, labelling and methods of sampling and test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This Standard applies to chemical cream hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
Reference of the measure: US EAS 338: 2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

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