Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage 

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

20.4 At the port of entry, consignments of pharmaceutical products should be stored under suitable conditions for as
short a time as possible.
20.5 All reasonable steps should be taken by importers to ensure that products are not mishandled or exposed to adverse storage conditions at wharves or airports. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 20.4 and 20.5 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pharmaceutical products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.