Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

06 December 1951 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Hide and Skin Trade Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Hide & Skin Cap 89 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

9 (2) In addition to any conditions which may be prescribed under this Act, it shall be a condition of every exporters-buyers licence—
(a) that the licensee shall maintain premises having storage, packing and pressing facilities to the satisfaction of the commissioner;
(b) that all hides or skins purchased by the exporter shall be graded by him or her before the export of the purchase;
(c) that all hides and skins purchased for export shall be branded on the right foreshank with a distinguishing mark in the manner prescribed denoting the region of origin; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 9 (2) a,b,c 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Hides and skins 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.