Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 
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 301:2013, Edible palm oil – Specification 
Country/Region applying the measure
Uganda 
Description of the measure
This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and test for virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). This standard does not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. 
Reference of the measure
US EAS 301:2013 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.