Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: 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 60:2013, Peanut butter – Specification (2nd Edition)
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 testfor peanut butter derived from seeds of peanuts (groundnuts) of the species Arachis hypogaea L. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 60:2000, Peanut butter – Specification, which has been technically revised)
Reference of the measure: US EAS 60
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and testfor peanut butter derived from seeds of peanuts (groundnuts) of the species Arachis hypogaea L. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 60:2000, Peanut butter – Specification, which has been technically revised)

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