Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

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 (4) A person who imports any hazardous waste or any other waste into the territory of Uganda contrary to subsection (1) or (2) shall be responsible for removal of the waste from Uganda and for its disposal. 

Reference of the measure

Section 54 (4)
Section 54 (1) and (2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Harzadous waste 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.