Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

19 May 1995 

Publication where the measure is specified

The National Environment Act Chapter 153. 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The National Environment Act Chapter 153 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

54 (2) No person shall import into Uganda any waste not determined under section 53, except under a licence issued by the authority. 

Reference of the measure

Section 54 (2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Harzadous waste 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.