Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

24 March 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instruments 29 of 2014. 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The National Drug Policy and Authority (Registration) Regulations, 2014. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

19 (3) An application for registration under subregulation (1) or (2) shall be made by—
(a) the patent holder or the owner of the formulation of the herbal medicine product;
(b) a licensed person;
(c) the manufacturer of the herbal medicine product; or
(d) an agent authorised by the manufacturer or the patent holder. 

Reference of the measure

Part II Regulation 19 (3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Herbal medicine product 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.