Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

07 January 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instruments Supplement to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Communications (Telecommunications and Radio Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2005. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

11 (1) The verification of equipment shall signify that a manufacturer or importer of equipment determined that the equipment was proved to be capable of compliance with the prescribed technical standards, if no unauthorised change is made in the equipment and where the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
(3) The verification of equipment attaches to all items subsequently marketed by a manufacturer or importer, which are identical to a tested sample and found acceptable by the manufacturer.
(6) An importer of equipment subject to verification may upon receiving a written statement from a manufacturer that the equipment complies with the appropriate technical standards, rely on the manufacturer or an independent testing agency to verify compliance and the test records for compliance may be made available to the Commission upon request.
18 (2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following requirements shall be complied with—
(b) the equipment or cabling shall be tested by a recognised testing authority, for compliance with the prescribed standards; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 11(1); (3) & (6)
Regulation 18(2)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Telecommunications and Radio Communication equipment 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.