Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

10 November 1959 

Publication where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act CAP 278 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs ( FoodFortification) Regulations , 2005 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

c. ensure that each batch of a fortificant and fortification mix for the various food vehicles complies with the fortification standards and is accompanied by a certificate of analysis from a laboratory that has international accreditation for the methods of analysis used.

d. submit samples of appropriate size of a fortificant and fortification mix every six months, or as and when required, for each type of fortificant or fortification mix to a laboratory that has international accreditation for the methods of analysis
used;
e. keep the analysis report on record and submit a copy of the report to the NDA;

f. bear the costs of the analysis provided for in paragraph ( 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 6(2) c, d,e, f 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fortificants and fortification mix 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.