Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B32: Marking requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

12 October 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instruments No. 56 of 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Petroleum (Marking and Quality Control) Regulations, 2009 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

4. Marking of petroleum products
(1) A petroleum product to be sold in Uganda shall be marked with a marker approved by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
(2) The importer or marketer shall present the petroleum product for marking to the marking agent appointed by the Commissioner.
(3) Marking of a petroleum product shall be done at a custom bonded facility.
(4) A petroleum product shall not be released from a custom bonded facility unless it has been marked. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4 (1-4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Petroleum products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.