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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette nº40 of 04/10/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order N°003/11.30 Of 18/08/2010 Setting Forth Conditions Required For Marketing Quality Seeds
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Such a certificate shall not exceed six (6) months from the date of issue. The seeds should be inspected according to the standards and regulations relating to seeds in Rwanda.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4 para 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- At each entry or exit post, the qualified authority shall be posted and shall carry out inspection of the aquaculture and fisheries products.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 5 paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Aquaculture and fisheries products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 012//11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On Animal Slaughtering, Meat Inspection
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order determines the modalities of animal slaughtering and how to carry out meat inspection in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 8: Meat subject to inspection
Meat from animals slaughtered in the district, as well as imported meat, fresh meat or preserved by refrigeration, salting, smoking or any other method apart from canning are subject to sanitary inspection.
Article 10: Period for inspection
Imported fresh meat shall be subject to inspection within two (2) hours of their entry.
Article 11: Sale of meat
All meat from animals slaughtered on the spot, all imported fresh meat to be offered for sale on the day following that of the slaughter or import into the village, shall be subject to veterinary inspection before the sale. - Reference of the measure
- Art 8 paragraph 1 , Art 10 paragraph 3 and Article 11 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Fresh meat or preserved by refrigeration, salting, smoking or any other method apart from canning
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 012//11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On Animal Slaughtering, Meat Inspection
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order determines the modalities of animal slaughtering and how to carry out meat inspection in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 14: Certificate of meat inspection
The experts may at any time visit the enclosure where the cattle to be slaughtered are herded pending examination of the animals. Imported animals shall be examined as soon as they cross the border of the district or Country.
The importer shall inform the veterinary authorities in due time for the expert to have enough leeway and arrive on site before the entry of the livestock in the country. After the examination, the importer shall be remitted a license indicating the date, the number and origin of animals imported. - Reference of the measure
- Art 14
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 5 Livestock No - Description
- imported animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 012//11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On Animal Slaughtering, Meat Inspection
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order determines the modalities of animal slaughtering and how to carry out meat inspection in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Given the vagaries of deterioration, goods specified in Article 16 shall remain subject to permanent veterinary monitoring and continuous inspection in, shops, public or private warehouses and other premises, ships, where the meat will have been placed prior to sale or supply.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 17
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 8.-(1) No plant or plant products, harmful organism, beneficial organism, or soil, may be imported into Tanzania, except- control
(a) to the extent, if any, the importation is provided for by this Act; and
(b) in accordance with terms and conditions of a prescribed permit issued under this Act; and
(c) through a point of entry declared under section 14 of this Act.
(2)Any plant or plant product, harmful organism, beneficial organism, or soil imported into Tanzania, shall be clearly identified, declared to an inspector and be made available for an inspection or any subsequent action provided by this Act.
(3)Unless exempted under sub-section (6), no plant (including the living culture of any fungus, bacterium, or any other micro-organisms), plant products, beneficial organisms or any other material or substance provided under this Act may be imported into Tanzania without a prescribed permit..
(4)Unless exempted under sub-section (6), no plant or plant products may be imported into Tanzania without an international phytosanitary certificate stating that it is free from any harmful organisms, and that it complies with the quarantine requirements of Tanzania.
(5) Except as provided for in sub-section (6), no harmful organism, soil, weed or prescribed plant of plant products may be imported into Tanzania.
(6) The Minister may. from time to time, by notice published in the Gazette, exempt from the requirements of subsections (3) and (4) of this section any specified plant or plant products of kind of plant or plant product, provided that he is satisfied that its importation would not present significant threat to the agriculture or natural
environment of Tanzania.
(7) A person who holds a prescribed permit which is issued under this section, shall only be authorized to import the item or items and upon conditions and period, stated in the prescribed permit.
(8) Any plant or plant products, culture or beneficial organism imported under a prescribed permit issued under this section shall be held, grown and maintained in strict compliance with the conditions stated in the prescribed permit, and shall be made available to the inspector for inspection by that inspector, at all reasonable
times and upon request by that inspector.
9.-(1)Notwithstanding any provision in this Act, but subject to subsections (2) and (3), of this section, the Minister may, for the purposes of essential scientific research or experiment, permit the importation into Tanzania, of anything not otherwise eligible for importation under this Act.
(2) The Minister shall not permit anything to be imported under sub-section (1) above unless he is satisfied that its importation will not present significant threat to the agriculture or natural environment of Tanzania.
(3) An importation under this section shall be permitted subject to such safeguards and other terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit.
10.-(1)Any conveyance and its contents shall, immediately upon its arrival in Tanzania, be made available for inspection, examination and treatment in accordance with this Act, and no person shall enter the conveyance or remove anything from it without the approval of an inspector and until such inspection, examination and treatment has been completed.
(2) Any plant or plant products or other things the subject of this Act arriving in Tanzania in or on a conveyance but not being Imported in Tanzania shall, be brought to the attention of an inspector, be made available for inspection and shall he confined or otherwise dealt with as the inspector directs until the conveyance is outside the jurisdiction of Tanzania. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 8 (2), (8) & section 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No 04 July 1997 - Description
- Imports of plants and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 33.The Minister shall appoint, from time to time, by notice published in the Gazette, such inspectors as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act.
34.-(1)An inspector may, for the purposes of this Act, and at all reasonable times and on production, if required, of his authority-
(a) detain, open, inspect, sample, submit for examination, direct removal to a quarantine station, remove for treatment and treat any plants or plant products, plant protection substance, plant resistance improver harmful
organism, beneficial organism, soil, packaging or other things to which this Act applies in such manner as he thinks fit;
(b) direct shipment or-otherwise dispose off any plant or plant products, harmful organism, beneficial organism, soil, packaging or other things to which this Act applies, or, with the concurrence of the inspector in-charge, order its destruction;
(c) Inspect any land, store, warehouse, go-down or other premises used for handling or storing plants or plant products, and if such premises are found to be infested by any harmful organism, tc subject them to such treatment as the inspector may direct;
(d) with the concurrence of the inspector in-charge, order the destruction of any plant or plant products which he has reasons to believe is infested by a quarantine pest.
(e) inspect any premises, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or any conveyance in which any plant protection substance, plant resistance improver is kept or in which he has reasonable grounds for suspecting that any plant protection
substance and plant resistance improver is kept;
(f) seize and remove any plant protection substance, plant resistance improver and any books, records or other documents relating to such plant protection substance, plant resistance improver from any premises, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or any conveyance if he has reasonable cause to believe that such plant protection substance and plant resistance improver has been manufactured, compounded, imported, sold or offered or exposed for sale in
contravention of this Act;
(g) take samples of plant protection substances and plant resistance improver for the purposes of sending it to the authorised research institute for analysis or examination;
(h) require any person in occupation of the premises or any agent or servant of any such person, or any person in-charge of the vessel., vehicle or aircraft or any conveyance, to furnish all such information to produce for inspection all such books, records or other documents and to furnish all such means of inspection as he may reasonably require for the purposes aforesaid;
(i) to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of offenders under this Act;
(j) inspectors shall have such other powers as are necessary or convenient for the performance of their functions under this Act, and as may be vested in them by regulations made under this, or any other, Act.
(2) An inspector shall take such steps as are reasonably practical to afford the owner of any plants or plant products, harmful organisms, beneficial organisms, plant protection substances, plant resistance improver, soil, premises, vehicle, vessel or aircraft, or the person in-charge thereof, as the case may be, an opportunity to be present while an inspection under this Act is being carried, out.
(3) An inspector shall not, directly or indirectly, engage himself in any trade or business connected with the manufacturing, importation, sale or distribution for sale of any plants or plant protection substances, plant resistance improver, harmful organisms, beneficial organisms or any other substance to which this Act applies.
(4) At any time when anything is seized under this Act, the person in custody or possession of that thing shall be given a written receipt for it.
(5) An inspector shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the reasonable exercise of powers conferred by this Act. Obstruction
35.-(1)Any person who-
(a) wilfully delays or obstructs an inspector in the exercise of his powers under section 34; or
(b) refuses to furnish any information, to produce any documents or to furnish any means of inspection, when required to do so under section 34, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not less than two million shillings (2,000,000/-) but not exceeding ten million shillings (10,000,000/-) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or both such fines and imprisonment:
(2) No person shall be required under this section to answer any question tending to
incriminate him
(3) Subject to section 41 of this Act, if an inspector applies to purchase any plant or plant product, beneficial organism, harmful organism, soil, plant protection substance or any substance used in the manufacture or protection of the plant or plant product, beneficial organism, harmful organism, soil or plant protection
substances or plant resistance improver for sale and tenders the price for the quantity which he requires as a sample, and the person offering or exposing the plant or plant product, beneficial organism, harmful organism, soil or plant protection substance or plant resistance improver for sale refuses to sell to the inspector such
quantity thereof as aforesaid, or if the seller, consignor or any person having or the time being the charge of any plant or plant product, beneficial organism, harmful organism, soil or plant protection substance or plant resistance improver of which an inspector is empowered to take a sample, refuses to allow the inspector to take the quantity which he requires as a sample, the person so refusing shall, for the purposes of subsection (1), be deemed to have wilfully obstructed the inspector:
(4) Where any plant or plant product, harmful organism, beneficial organism, soil or plant protection substance or plant resistance improver is exposed for sale in unopened container dully labelled, no person shall be required to sell it except in the unopened container in which it is contained
37.A person who receives any plant, plant product, beneficial organism, harmful organism, plant protection substance, plant resistance improver, soil or any other material or substance to which this Act applies, from outside Tanzania shall, on receipt, notify an inspector, and shall carry out at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the inspector such directions as the inspector may give as to its inspection, treatment, destruction, or any other means of disposal. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV 33-35 &37
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No 04 July 1997 - Description
- Plant and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 December 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 672 published on 25/12/98 THE STANDARDS ACT, 1975 (No. 3 of 1975)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Standards (Compulsory Batch Certification of Imports) Regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- 4.– (1) An import shipment or consignment shall be sampled by the inspector and evaluated by the Bureau's duly authorized personnel to determine its compliance with the requirements of the applicable Tanzania standards or the Bureau's recognized international or foreign standards.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), where bilateral agreement has been signed between the Bureau and the exporting country's National Standards Body or recognized accredited laboratory abroad to do the inspection and
evaluation on behalf of the Bureau, the Bureau shall issue Batch Certificate to the importer without collecting
samples for further evaluation.
5.– (1) Where shipments have been certified abroad under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 4, random samples may be taken from the shipment or after release of the shipment and retested by the Bureau.
(2) Where the randomly picked up samples of the imported shipment reveal inconsistencies of the quality of the actual imported products with the test certificates issued in the country of origin, all further subsequent shipments of these products from that country shall be subjected to individual shipment sampling and testing by the Bureau, regardless of the certification abroad.
(3) Individual sampling and testing under sub-regulation (2) shall continue until such a time that consistent quality of the test certificates issued by the country of origin is re-established to the satisfaction of the Bureau.
(4) Where the importer fails to re-establish quality of the test certificates issued by the country of the origin to
the satisfaction of the Bureau, the bilateral agreement may be terminated and the Bureau shall carry out all inspections, sampling and testing of all the products from the country. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Para 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 25 December 1998 - Description
- Food and Food Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 26.-(1) No seed shall be certified unless, it has been produced, inspected, sampled, tested, and complied with the standards set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Varieties released in Tanzania pursuant to regulation 4 shall be eligible for certification.
(3) Seed shall be classified in four classes as set out in the Second Schedule of these Regulations.
(4) Minister may make rules and procedures for certification and control of Quality Declared Seed and tree seed. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI para 26
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 09 July 2007 - Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government notice NO 113 Published on 25/08/2006 (Importation and Exportation of Food)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, (Importation and Exportation Food) Regulations, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 7. -(1) No imported food shall be removed out of the customs area before it is inspected or examined as the case may be and certified as fit for human consumption in writing by the inspector.
(2) Before its arrival or soon after, the food importer or captain of the vessel or his agents shall give the inspector a copy of food cargo manifest stating the kind and amount of food packaging unit used and the name of country of origin.
(3) Any importer of food shall ensure that the imported food is labelled in Kiswahili or English or both
(4) Any other language may be used in labelling of food provided that language is used together with Kiswahili or English or both.
(5) Each imported food consignment shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a competent authority in the country of origin acceptable to the authority showing-
(a) That the food is fit for human consumption at the time of exportation; and
(b) that it meets the standards prescribed for it by the food control authority of the country of origin stating such standards.
Taking of samples
8-(1) any inspector who has procured or taken a sample of imported food shall as soon as he receives the results of the analysis inform the customs officer of his decision regarding the facts of the imported food and both the inspector and customs officer, where necessary work in co-operation to effect the decision, that is to release or order for re-exportation of the food to the country of origin or dispose off as the case may be as soon as reasonably possible.
(2) Cost of re-exportation or disposal of food found unfit for human consumption or inspection at port of entry shall be borne by the importer of that food.
Certification of food exports
9-(1) When deemed necessary or upon request from an exporter of food or importing country, the authority shall issue a health certificate to accompany food exports.
(2) The authority shall issue health certificate if it is satisfied that-
(a) The food has been registered and manufactured under licence issued by it or the food consignment has been inspected and found in compliance with specifications prescribed by it;
( b) the food does not contravene any provisions of the Tanzania food drugs and cosmetics act,2013 or registered made there under.
(3) The authority may withdraw, cancel or suspend any heath certificate issued by it if it is discovered that false information was given in obtaining the health certificate.
10. A person who seeks or obtain services rendered under these regulations shall be charged fees as provided for under the fees and charges regulations made under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Section 7 (1) (2), 8 & 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 25 August 2006 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 August 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 10. The Authority shall grant food registration certificate as prescribed
under the Third Schedule if it is satisfied that-
(b) in case of imported food supplements and infant formulae, follow up formulae and formulae for special medical purposes for infants their respective manufacturing plants shall be inspected prior to grant of registration. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 10(b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food supplements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 10. The Authority shall grant food registration certificate as prescribed
under the Third Schedule if it is satisfied that-
(b) in case of imported food supplements and infant formulae, follow up formulae and formulae for special medical purposes for infants their respective manufacturing plants shall be inspected prior to grant of registration. - Reference of the measure
- part II Regulation 10 (b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Infant formulae
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 48 (l) The holder of a permit issued in terms of this Part, shall at the request of the registrar, produce for inspection-
(a) any firearms or ammunition in his possession or under his control;
(b) his permit; and
(c) any records that may be kept by him in terms of this Act.
(2) A dealer shall keep and maintain records in relation to the importation or sale of firearms and ammunition in the manner to be prescribed by the Registrar - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 48
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Firearms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 48 (l) The holder of a permit issued in terms of this Part, shall at the request of the registrar, produce for inspection-
(a) any firearms or ammunition in his possession or under his control;
(b) his permit; and
(c) any records that may be kept by him in terms of this Act.
(2) A dealer shall keep and maintain records in relation to the importation or sale of firearms and ammunition in the manner to be prescribed by the Registrar - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 48
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ammunition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 386:2005, Used footwear ― Inspection and acceptance criteria ― Code of practice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes a Code of Practice for the inspection and acceptance criteria for used footwear. This standard applies to used footwear of all types and sizes irrespective of their intended end use.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 386:2005
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- used footwear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Intruments, 2003 No.81
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fish (Aquaculture} rules, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 24. Certification or approval of generated product
(1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall not certify or approve the generated
Products and technology for aquaculture production purposes, unless a risk
assessment has been done and approved by the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology.
(2) Where the Chief Fisheries Officer refuses to certify or approve a product or technology under sub rule (1) any product or technology shall be seized
and destroyed or otherwise rendered harmless.
25. Aquaculture record keeping
(1) A person or establishment involved in aquaculture production shall keep records and regularly compile data in a format set out in the Eleventh Schedule to these Rules.
(2) The compiled data shall be submitted by management of the establishment to the Chief Fisheries Officer every end of fiscal year.
(3) The Chief Fisheries Officer will revoke approval of any establishment Under Rule 6 for which the management fails to keep and avail accurate aquaculture production records. - Reference of the measure
- Section 24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 17 May 2003 - Description
- Fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 19 May 2003 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 1959
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 1959
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act CAP 278
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- (1) An authorised officer may at all reasonable times examine any food intended for human consumption which has been sold, or is offered or exposed for sale or is in the possession of, or has been deposited with or consigned to, any person for the purpose of sale or of preparation for sale, and if it appears to him or her to be unfit for human consumption, may seize it and remove it in order to have it dealt with by a magistrate.
(2) An officer who seizes any food under subsection (1) shall inform the person in whose possession the food was found of his or her intention to have it dealt with by a magistrate, and any person who under section 6 might be liable to a prosecution in respect of the food shall, if he or she attends before the magistrate upon the application for its condemnation, be entitled to be heard and to call witnesses.
(3) If it appears to a magistrate that any food brought before him or her is unfit for human consumption, he or she shall condemn it and order it to be destroyed or to be so disposed of as to prevent it from being used for human consumption.
(4) If a magistrate refuses to condemn any food seized under this Part of this Act by an authorised officer, the food shall be returned to the person in whose possession it was found, and the local authority shall compensate the owner of the food for any depreciation in its value resulting from its seizure and removal.
14 (1) If a medical officer of health has reasonable ground for suspecting that any food of which a sample has been procured under this Act is likely to cause food poisoning, he or she may notify the person in charge of the food,
that until his or her investigations are completed, the food is not to be used for human consumption and is not to be removed excepting to some place specified in the notice.
(2) Any person who uses or removes food in contravention of the requirements of a notice given under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred shillings.
(3) If, after investigation, the medical officer of health is satisfied that the food in question is likely to cause food poisoning, he or she may deal with it as food falling within section 7(1), and subsections (2) and (3) of that section shall apply accordingly; but if he or she is satisfied that it may safely be used for human consumption, he or she shall immediately withdraw his or her notice - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 7 & 14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 18 June 1959 - Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 June 1959 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 2917.34.00: -- Other esters of orthophthalic acid
The measure came into effect on 12 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Guidelines for conduct of Ectoparasiticide Trials
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- National Drug Policy and Authority, Act Cap 206
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- 4) to establish the efficacy and safety of products used on animals against ectoparasites of veterinary importance; and
5) to ascertain that the ectoparasiticide is safe for the environment and the people exposed to the products - Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 10. Importation and release of ectoparasiticide trial products
10.1 The shipping of an investigational product shall be conducted according to instructions given by or on behalf of the Sponsor in the shipping order.
10.2 A pre-clearance inspection shall be carried out at the port of entry by the Authority.
10.3 The pre-clearance inspection shall include the shipping documentation and overall physical condition of the consignment as in schedule 5 of this guideline.
10.4 If specific storage conditions are essential to ensure the quality of the product, a device that will confirm that storage temperatures are not exceeded during transport shall be included with the shipment.
10.5 Any person who supplies false or misleading information in connection with his/ her application for a trial product import permit commits an offence under section 60 of the National Drug Policy and Authority Act.
11. Documentation for ectoparasiticide trail product release
11.1 The Authority Inspector at the port of entry shall base on the documentation accompanying the consignment of ectoparasiticide trial product to release the product to the sponsor as in checklist 2 of this guideline.
11.2 The checklist 2shall be completed by the Sponsor and it shall accompany each consignment of trial product.
11.3 The inspector at the port of entry shall cross checklist 2 filled in by the sponsor to ensure that the required document are attached and correct.
11.4 The documentation shall include:
1) a copy of the letter of approval of trial; and
2) the Certificate of Analysis of each batch of the investigational product as well as the comparator where applicable;
3) a copy of a valid Certificate of Manufacture issued by the competent regulatory Authority in the country of origin of the trial product. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Sections 10 & 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2917.34.00 -- Other esters of orthophthalic acid Yes ectoparasiticides - Description
- ectoparasiticid
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 March 2013 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 2015 N0 11,To the Uganda Gazette No 19 Volume CVIII dated 17th /04/2015,(Import inspection and clearance) regulations, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda National Bureau of standards (Import inspection and clearance) regulations 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Section 3: Goods to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity or a certificate of road worthness
(1) The bureau shall carry out conformity assessment of all goods covered by compulsory standards destined for Uganda.
(2) The Bureau may appoint an inspection agency or agencies to acrry out conformity assessment of goods covered by compulsory stnadards destined for Uganda.
(3) An importer of a product covered by a compulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall ensure that the supplier of the imported goods subjects them to inspection for conformity to standards in the country of origin and a certificate of conformity is issued before the goods are shipped to Uganda.
Schedule 2- Regulations 3(3),3(8) and 4(1)
1. Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
(4) An importer of a used motor vehicle into Uganda shall ensure that the motor vehicle is subjected to PVOC to ensure conformity to the prescribed Uganda standards and that a certificate of road worthness is used in respect of the motor vehicle
(5) The authorized officer of the inspection agency shall carry out conformity of the goods or motor vehicle to assess its compliance to the relevant standards upon receipt of an application from the exporter or importer.
(6) The application for acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by the relevant documents.
(7) The application for a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay the inspection fees and charges prescribed in schedule 1.
Schedule 1: regulation 3(7)
1 Where a sample is subjected to laboratory tests analysis, the importer shall be required to pay for the fee test charges as billed by the relevant laboratory
2 The fees and charges referred to in regulation (7) shall be as follows and shall be based on the value of import shipment.
(a) The applicable verification fees depend on the route, subject to the minimum and maximum detailed below;
the fees are payable by the exporter or manufacturer and payable in advance.
Route A (unregistered Products)
0.500% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and maximum US $ 2.375
Route B: (registered products)
0.45% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and Maximum of US $ 2,375
Rote C (Licensed products)
Licensed products (0.25% of FOB value subject toi a minimum of US $ 220 and maximum of US $ 2375.
(b) Used cars
Inspection fees
Fees payable upon inspection will vary depending on acountry of origin as specified below;
Japan (US $ 140)
Singapore ( US $ 180)
United Kingdom (BCP 125)
South Africa ( R 1685) and
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) (US $ 125)
Testing Fees: determined as a case by case basis
(8) A person who imports goods specified in schedule 2 withiout a certificated of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay a surcharge of 15% of CIF value of goods and the goods shall be subjected to a destination inspection.
(9) The inspection agency shall issue the applicant with a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness where the product complies with the requirements of the relevant standards
(10) The destination inspection agency shall issue non-conformity report for the goods or motor vehicles where the product does not conform to the requirements of the relevant standards and shall notify the Bureau.
Section 4 Application for import Clearance certificate
(1) The Importer of goods or motor vehicle covered by acompulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall apply to the bureau for an import clearance certificate upon arrival of the goods at the port of entry.
(2) The application shall be made prior to or upon arrival of the goods or motor vehicle at the point of entry but prior to the release of the goods or motor vehicle to the importer by the Uganda revenue authority
(3) the application for an import clearance certificate shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by acertificate of conformity or clearance of roadworthness together with the relevant customs documents.
Section 5. Handling of an application
(1) The authorized officer shall, upon receipt of an application verify the documents to ensure that the application is duly filled and accompanied by all necessary certificated of roadworthness.
(2) The authority officer shall verify the goods or motor vehicle to ensure that they match with the declaration in the application in the certificate of conformity or certificate of road worthness
(3) The authorized officer shall subject goods that are not accompanied by acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection after payment of relevant surcharge fees.
(4) The authorized officer shall subject goods or motor vehicles that do not match with the certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection.
(5) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles which have been verified and found to have been duly inspected from the country of origin and issued with certificate of conformity or a certificate of roadworthness and where the authorized officer finds finds no reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(6) The authorized officer may subject the goods to destination inspection where he or she finds reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of the goods where the goods have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
(8) In the case of goods, the inspector shall before issuing an import clearance certificate ensure that the products have adefined and marked shelf life of atleast-
(a) 75% of food stauff; and
(b) 50% of all non-food staffs
6. Release of goods withiout issue of certificate.
An authorized officer shall not release goods or motor vehicles from appoint of entry, other than to abonded warehouse, unless the importer of the goods or motor vehicle has been issued with an importer clearance certificate
7. Products with Uganda certification mark
An importer of a product manufactured outside East African Community (EAC) region in respect of which has has been issued a permit to use the Uganda certificate mark, shall not be subjected to PVOC.
8. Producs manufactured within the EAC partner states
An importer of a produc manufactured within EAC common market and which bear the certification marks of the respective EAC partner states shall be subjected to import clearance but shall be exempted from PVOC.
10. Absence of service providers
A person who imports goods or motor vehicles from a country that is not covered by a service provider shall have goods subjected to destination inspection fee but shall be exempted from 15% of CIF surcharge.
11. Handling of non-conforming goods or motor vehicles.
(1) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued a seizure with a seizure notice shall be handled in accordance with the best practices and as recommended by the authorized officer at the expense of the importer.
(2) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued with a seizure with a seizure , notice and have been deemed not to confirm to the applicable compulsory standard (s) shall either be destroyed or re-exported.
(3) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer not to pose asignificant risk to the environment may be destroyed withiout re-exportation.
(4) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer to pose asignificant risk to the environment shall be re-exported to the country of origin.
(5) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall not be re-exported to another country other than the country of origin.
(6) The destruction of the goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall be done in accordance with the relevant national regulations and guidelines
!2. Destination Inspection
(1) Goods or motor vehicles specified in schedule 2 which arrive at a point of entry withiout a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be subjected to asurcah of 15% of CIF in addition to the payment of the prescribed inspection fees before destination inspection is undertaken.
(2) All goods or motor vehicles subjected to destination inspection shall be subjected to payment of the prescribed inspection fees.
(3) The importer of goods or motor vehicles shall be responsible for the costs of storage, analysis and any other incidental charges incurred during destination inspection.
(4) The goods or motor vehicles subject to destination inspection shall be inspected and evaluated by the authorized officer or designated agency to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(5) The authorized officer or designated inspection agency may take a sample for laboratory analysis during the destination inspection to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(6) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles where goods or motor vehicles have been determined to conform to relevant Uganda standards during destination inspection.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue aseizure notice and notify the relevant authorities including the designated inspection agency and where applicable the Uganda revenue authority and the goods or motor vehicles shall not be permitted entry into domestic market where goods or motor vehicles have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined not to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
13.Release Under Seal
(1) An inspector may release goods under seal where the importer has cleared with the requirements of Uganda revenue authority but the bureau has subjected the goods to inspection, sampling, testing and evaluation.
(2) The release under seal is subject to payment of an administration fee prescribed in schedule 1 in addition to inspection fee.
Schedule 1 Release Under Seal fees regulation 12(2)
(3) A cash bond worth 15% of the CIF vakue of the goods shall be presented before the release under seal.
(4) The cahs bond shall be excuted when the goods do not meet the requirements of the standard so as to cate for the costs of destruction or re-exportation.
(5) The cahs bond shall be returned to the exporter once the importer is issued with an import clearance certificate.
14. Exemption
All goods specified in schedule 3 shall be exempted from PVOC programme.
Schedule 3. Exemptions regulation 13.
-General goods whose FOB does not exceed US 2000
-Prohobited goods according to the EAC customs management Act 2006 and the East Africa stanadards catalogue and quality assurance and testing Act (SQMT) 2006 and any other laws of the community
-Government project specific goods
-Raw materials which were brought in for manufacturing process and not for sale.
-Diplomatic cargo.
-Personal effects
-Goods that are not covered by compulsory standards
-Certified goods including those from the EAC partner states
-Industrial machinery and spare parts not for re-sale
-Re-exports from within the EAC that have undergone PVOC with relevant valid traceable certificates of conformity for the EAC partner states for re-export
-Classified military, police and prisons hardware and equipment - Reference of the measure
- Section 3(4,5,9),section 5(6&7) & section 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Schedule 2, Group X- Food and Food Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 April 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.Requirements for exportation and importation.
(1)A person shall not export, process for export or attempt to export any fish or fish product unless that fish or fish product is processed in an establishment in accordance with these rules.
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a)any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae,molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b)fish or fishery products containing
(i)biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption
(iv)fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v)or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules.
(c)permissible standards for these contaminants are set out in the in the eighth schedule.
(3)A person shall not load a vessel, vehicle, aircraft or railway wagon for export or unload fish or fishery products from such conveyance, unless the consignment has been duly inspected by a fisheries inspector, or other official authorised by the Commissioner.
(4)A person shall not export out of Uganda, fish or fish products that do not comply with the labelling requirements of Uganda National Standard, (Standard Specification for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods), including the Establishment Approval Number and the traceability code.
(5)The management of a fish processing establishment shall not import into Uganda any fish or fish product without prior authority of the Commissioner.
(6)Fish and fishery products being imported into Uganda shall be assessed by the competent authority or those authorities as delegated by the Commissioner, at the point of entry into Uganda.
(7)Where the management of an establishment imports any fish or fish product under sub-rule (5), the transportation, processing, packaging or other manner of handling of that fish or fish product shall be in accordance with these rules and with any conditions as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
12.Inspection of fish for export.
(1)The management of an establishment shall, before dispatch of a batch or consignment of fish or fish products for export, declare its intention to export fish or fish products to a fish inspector at least twenty four hours in advance, in case of chilled or fresh products, and at least seven days in advance, in case of frozen products.
(2)A batch or consignment of fish or fish products to be exported shall be made available for inspection at the establishment or point of exit - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 11 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
A84: Inspection requirement
