Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

07 March 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

20.1 Consideration should be given to the WHO guidelines on import procedures for pharmaceutical products (6). The following aspects should be given particular attention.
20.7 The WHO Certification Scheme on the quality of pharmaceutical products moving in international commerce should be used to provide data regarding quality assessment of imported pharmaceutical products. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 20.1 and 20.7 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pharmaceutical products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.