Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
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 300:2013, Edible groundnut 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 edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts). The standard does not apply to groundnut oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
Reference of the measure: US EAS 300:2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts).

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