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 299:2013, Edible sunflower 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 sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L intended for human consumption. The standard does not apply to sunflower oil, intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 171:2000, Standard specifications for edible sunflower oil, which has been technically revised).
Reference of the measure: US EAS 299:2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L intended for human consumption.

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