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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 72:2013, Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, contaminants, packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and test for processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants as a complementary food generally from the age of six months onwards, taking into account infants’ individual nutritional requirements, and for feeding young children as part of a progressively diversified diet. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US CODEX STAN 74:1981, Standard for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 72:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 4:2013, Infant formula – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, Additives, contaminants,packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and test for infant formula in liquid or powdered form intended for use, where necessary, as a substitute for human milk in meeting the normal nutritional requirements of infants. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US CODEX STAN 72:1981, Standards for infant formula).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 4:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Infant formula
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 275-1973 (Revision in 2010), Standard for Cream Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of cream cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing. In some countries, the term “cream cheese” is used to designate cheeses, such as high fat ripened hard cheese. This standard does not apply to such cheeses.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 275
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cream Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 273-1968 (Revision in 2010), Standard for Cottage Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of cottage cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 273
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cottage cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 251-2006, Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of a blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powder form
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX 251
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powder form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Importation and Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014 S.I. No. 34
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- (1) The primary packaging of an imported drug shall be labelled in English with the following-
(a) - (i)
(2) The information leaflet enclosed in or accompanying the imported drug shall be in English. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 7. (1) (a) - (i) and Clause (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The control of agricultural chemicals Act, statutory Instrument 29-1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The control of Agricultural Chemicals (regulations control) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 25. Prohibitions in relation to labels.
(1) No person shall use an agricultural chemical in a manner that is inconsistent with the directions or limitations respecting its use as shown on the label.
(2) No person shall remove or alter the label on any container or do any act in respect of the label of an agricultural chemical that would be contrary to these .
26. Packaging.
(1) Packaging and repackaging of agricultural chemicals shall be carried out only on premises registered under these Regulations, where a registered fumigator or commercial applicator shall ensure that the chemical is properly labelled and meets the required standards - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 25, 26(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Chemicals - Description
- Agricultural chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 8517: Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a lo
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSTATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 10 11th March, 2005 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII dated 11th March, 2005 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Communications (Telecommunications and radio communicatons equipmnt type approval)Regulations 2005 ( Under section 94 of the Uganda communications Act,cap 106
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- to set technical standards of telecommunications and radio communications equipment
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 (10) The Commission may, at any time, carry out random testing of a product’s conformity to type.
(11) The Commission shall issue, from time to time, a list of approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, their technical specifications and applicable type approval fees.
(12) An importer or distributor shall, before selling any equipment, ensure that the equipment meets the standards and specifications set by the Commission and works compatibly with other equipment within the telecommunications and radio communications networks.
(13) Terminal or network equipment which complies with approved technical conditions, shall display a type approval label provided by the Commission.
(14) Every importer or distributor shall ensure that any equipment offered for sale for local use is clearly labelled or affixed with—
(a)the trade name,model name and serial number;
(b)the manufacturer’s or supplier’s name; and
(c)a type approval label, approved by the Commission.
(15) An importer or distributor who is granted a type approval label by the Commission, shall display the label in a conspicuous place.
(16) A type approval label shall contain—
(a)the logo of the Commission;
(b)the type of the equipment; and
(c)the alphanumeric identifications of the equipment.
(17) The Commission shall publish a list of type approved telecommunications and radio communications equipment, to be imported and distributed in Uganda.
(18) Every licensee shall comply with any technical specifications prescribed by the Commission—
(a) to ensure technical compatibility;
(b)to avoid technical harm to the telecommunications or radio communications network of other operators; and
(c)to prevent safety hazards to personnel, during the connection of telecommunications or radio communications equipment or systems to a network.
(19) An apparatus shall have prominently displayed for a user—
(a)information on the intended use of the equipment and a declaration of its conformity to the applicable essential requirements; and
(b)sufficient information to identify the interfaces of telecommunications and radio communications networks to which the equipment is intended to be connected.
12 (11) A name-plate or label shall be permanently affixed to an equipment and shall be readily visible to a purchaser at the time of purchase.
(12) A grant of equipment authorisation is valid only where the Commission identifier is permanently affixed to the device and remains effective until it is revoked, withdrawn, rescinded, surrendered, or where a termination date is specified by the Commission.
18.Labelling requirements
(1) A manufacturer or importer of specified customer equipment or specified customer cabling shall apply on the equipment or cabling, a label that indicates that the equipment or cabling meets the prescribed standards.
(2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following
requirements shall be complied with—
(a)the manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission, that the equipment or cabling complies with the prescribed standard;
(b)the equipment or cabling shall be tested by a recognised testing
authority, for compliance with the prescribed standards;
(c)a manufacturer or importer shall—
(i) conduct quality assurance programs;
(ii) be satisfied that quality assurance programs are conducted; and
(iii) have regard to the results of quality assurance programs;
(d) a manufacturer or importer shall obtain certification from the Commission that reasonable efforts have been made to comply with
the specified standards; and
(e)a manufacturer or importer shall make a written declaration in relation to the equipment or cabling.
(3) The standards may specify requirements that may be complied with after a label is applied to customer equipment or customer cabling, including a requirement that a manufacturer or importer retains for inspection, for the period specified—
(a) records of the quality assurance programs;
(b) records of results of any tests conducted in relation to compliance with the standards; and
(c) a declaration of conformity or a copy of the declaration - Reference of the measure
- Section 6(13-19), section 12(11-12), section 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8517 Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a lo No - Description
- telecommunications and radio communications equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and D: Control drug abuse
- Description of the measure
- 11. Drug nomenclature.
All drugs imported in Uganda shall be labelled, known and prescribed by their International Nonproprietary Names (generic names) except where no such name has been allocated and no satisfactory nonproprietary alternative
exists. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- ACTS SUPPLEMENT No. 3 29th June, 2007. ACTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 32 Volume C dated 29th June, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE SEEDS AND PLANT ACT, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9.Variety testing, release and registration.
(1)All imported and domestic varieties shall undergo testing in variety performance trials for at least two main growing seasons before their release.
(2)For imported varieties, data from advanced yield trials shall serve as supportive evidence regarding the performance of a variety.
(3)The certification service shall advise the breeder on the appropriate method and period of test for—
(a)agricultural value in an approved number of sites in their appropriate ecological zones;
(b)agricultural value for ratoons, forest and fruit trees, fibres, ornamentals, beverage crops and other plants and zones for which a system of evaluation is not practicable.
(4)The naming of new varieties shall be the responsibility of the relevant plant breeders and shall be subject to approval by the Variety Release Committee.
(5)The Board may grant breeders rights for a variety of seeds on the recommendation of the National Variety Release Committee.
(6)The certification service shall be responsible for undertaking variety testing as required for the granting of plant breeders rights in accordance with relevant law.
(7)All plant breeders, both local and foreign shall apply to the certification service for the release of their varieties.
(8)A variety released under subsection (7) shall be eligible for certification and shall be entered on the National Variety List and East African Common Catalogue.
(9)The maintenance and supply of breeders seed shall be the responsibility of the breeders concerned and a reference sample shall be deposited with the certification service on initial release.
(10)All plant breeders of public or private institutions and importers of varieties for seed production in Uganda shall be registered with the certification service on payment of the prescribed fee.
(11)The breeder or applicant shall provide data for advanced yield, multi-locational trials for at least one main growing season from relevant agro-ecological zones.
(12)The breeder or applicant shall conduct on farm trials for one main growing season concurrently with variety performance trials.
(13)The certification service shall be responsible for conducting variety performance trials in a number of representative locations, but may delegate suitable organisations to carry out this function.
(14)Vegetatively propagated materials shall be evaluated for their genetic and agricultural values.
10. Multiplication and licensing.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, there shall be recognised classes of seeds as may be set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)All seed merchants and dealers shall be licensed on application to the certification service and shall pay a prescribed annual fee.
(3)The Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any area as a segregated area and may, by that instrument, prohibit the planting and movement of any type of seed or plant within that area either for a specific period or until the revocation of the instrument.
12.Seed marketing.
(1)All seed offered for sale shall be properly labelled and sealed in accordance with the specifications set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)A person who intends to import or export seed shall apply to the certification service for a licence in the manner prescribed by regulations made under this Act.
(3) Only seed of approved varieties and which—
(a) meets the standards established by the National Seed Certification Services for domestic seed trade; and
(b) are accompanied by a declaration of minimum certification standards on an ISTA certificate or domestic certificates and a phytosanitary certificate as provided in the Plant Protection and Plant Health Act, shall be imported into Uganda.
(4)All seed intended for export shall comply with the requirements of the importing country.
(5)Genetically modified seeds will be regulated in accordance with the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology Act or any relevant law - Reference of the measure
- Part II Para 12(1)
- 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 29 June 2007 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- 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 38:2013, Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda standard applies to the labelling of all prepackaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 38:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- food and drink products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2710.91: -- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
The measure came into effect on 10 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37818, 10 July 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations To Phase-Out The Use Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Materials And Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) Contaminated Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. (3) PCB Holders must label their articles in accordance with SANS 290.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2710.91 -- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) Yes Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials - Description
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 11 August 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Labelling of Containers
5.(1) No person shall sell any agricultural remedy, other than a legume inoculant, unless there is clearly and legibly marked or printed on the container in which it is sold or on a label affixed thereto-
(a) the trade name and brand (if any) of the agricultural remedy;
1Note: The name must be descriptive and the generic name of the active ingredients must appear in brackets below the name of the agricultural remedy.
(b) the net weight/volume of the substance in such container;
(e) a declaration in a form approved by the Registering Officer specifying the properties and the purpose for which the agricultural remedy is intended;
2(f) the directions for use and precautionary measures (if any);
2Note: Precautionary measures or warning skates must appear more prominently on the label than the directions for use.
(g) the name and address of the person responsible for the registration of the agricultural remedy;
(h) the registration number and the act in terms of which the agricultural remedy is registered,e.g. Reg. No. L ......... in terms of Act 36 of 1947, as amended;
(i) the skull and cross bones in case of a very toxic agricultural remedy; here the requirements of the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Act, 1928 (Act 13 of 1928), as amended, must be complied with;
(j) in case of poisoning the symptoms;
(k) the name of an effective antidote; and
(l) any other requirements under the Food, Drugs and Disinfectants Act, 1929 (Act 13 of 1929).
(2) No person shall sell any agricultural remedy which is a legume inoculant, unless there is clearly and legibly marked or printed on the container in which it is sold or on a label affixed thereto in addition to the requirements of items (a), (f), (g) and (h) of regulation 5 (1)-
(a) the name and address of the manufacturer and distributor in South Africa;
(b) the name of the specific legume(s) for which the inoculant is intended;
(c) the quantity of seed (pounds, weight) that can be treated in respect of each kind of legume for which the inoculant is intended;
(d) the pack number whereby the source of the inoculant in the process of manufacture can be traced,
3(e) the dates of manufacture and expiration;
3Note: The time between these dates must not exceed six months.
(f) a warning in the case of transparent containers: “Store in cool (1 °C to 24 °C or 34 °F to 75 °F) dry and dark place”; in the case of non-translucent containers the word “dark” may be omitted.
(3) Save as otherwise provided by these regulations or any other law, no words or markings, other than those provided for in subregulations (1) and (2) and the words "Registered in terms of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (or Act 36 of 1947)", may appear on any container in which an agricultural remedy is sold, or on any label affixed thereto.
1(4) The information marked or printed on a container in which an agricultural remedy is sold, shall appear on one label only. The use of separate "stickers" for additional information is not permitted.
1Note: If a container is too small to carry a complete label, the necessary directions may appear on a loose leaflet which must be packed with the container and reference must appear on the container to the effect that the product may not be sold without the said leaflet.
(c) the percentage composition of the agricultural remedy, in a form approved by the Registering Officer;
(d) in the case of an agricultural remedy which is liable to deterioration in storage, the last date on which it can still be effectively used, and the conditions under which it must be stored; - Reference of the measure
- Section 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Remedy - Description
- Agricultural remedy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 August 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 March 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 March 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. LABELLING
(1) (a) Each container of a Category A Group I hazardous substance imported, manufactured or packed in the Republic shall be clearly and conspicuously labelled with -
(i) the name of the product and the chemical name of the specific hazardous substance or substances contained therein;
(ii) the name and address of the supplier;
(iii) a skull and crossbones symbol, together with the words "Poison" and "Vergif";
(iv) the words "Act 15 of 1973: Group I"; and
(v) the words "Keep out of reach of children" and "Hou buite bereik van kinders".
(b) The said symbol shall conform to one of the symbols appearing in Annexure D of these regulations and shall cover at least one-tenth of the surface area of the label and be at least 1 cm² in size.
(c) A label shall be placed on one or more surfaces of the container so that it can be read horizontally when the container is set down normally.
(d) An outer package containing one or more inner containers shall be labelled with the skull and crossbones symbol prescribed in paragraph (a), the words "Poison" and "Vergif" and the chemical name of the hazardous substance or substances.
(2) (a) A Category B Group I hazardous substance which is imported into the Republic shall be labelled in accordance with subregulation (1).
(b) A Category B Group I hazardous substance which is manufactured or packed in the Republic shall bear a label which has been approved by the Registering Officers appointed under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947). The label shall include directions regarding the disposal of the container when empty.
(3) A Group I hazardous substance acquired for mining or industrial purposes and placed in smaller containers for transfer from one section to another within an establishment may, if there is a wall-chart in the latter section indicating the risks involved in using the substance, the precautions to be observed and the first aid treatment, be conspicuously labelled only with the name of the substance.
(4) A Group I substance acquired by a laboratory and placed in smaller containers for transfer from one section to another section of such laboratory maybe labelled only with the name of the substance. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury, ill-health or death to human beings.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 24 August 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 972;REGULATIONS RELATING TO HEALTH MESSAGES ON CONTAINER LABELS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Health messages on container labels
2. (1) Container labels for alcoholic beverages must contain at least one of the health messages set out in the annexure to these regulations.
(2) A health message referred to in subregulation (1) shall-
(i) be visible, legible and indelible and the legibility thereof shall not be affected by any other matter, printed or otherwise;
(ii) be on a space specifically devoted for it which must be at least one eight of the total size of the container label; and
(iii) be in black on a white background.
Language
3. A health message shall be in any of the South Afncan official languages but must be in the same language as that of the container label.
Prohibited statements
4. The following information or declarations shall not appear on any container label of an alcoholic beverage:
(a) Words, pictorial representations, descriptions which may create the impression that such an alcoholic beverage has been manufactured in accordance with recommendations made by-
(i) a health professional registered in terms of any law; (ii) any health organization, association or foundation;
(b) the words "health", "healthy", "heal", "cure", "restorative" or other words or symbols claiming that the alcoholic beverage has health giving, medicinal, therapeutic or prophylactic properties as part of the name or description of the alcoholic beverage; or
(c) the words: Subject to the provisions of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act no. 101 of 1965) or similar wording that makes reference to the said Act. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 20 Alcoholic Beverages No - Description
- Alcoholic beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 24 August 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government gazette Notice, 19NOVEMBER2010 No.33776 3
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT 54 OF 1972) THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS, R.146 OF 1 MARCH 2010: AMENDMENT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1. Regulation 9(b): Delete the phrase at the end of the sentence " ... Provided that in the case of imported foodstuffs, the manufacturer’s name and address shall be included on the label;".
2. Regulation 1O: Add the following additional sub-regulation:
"(d) In the case of imported single ingredient agricultural commodities in bulk, where owing to climatic, seasonal or other contingencies, the words "Product of (name(s) of country(ies)) separated by the expression "and/or", in cases where more than one country may be the source of the single ingredient agricultural commodity, shall be declared on the label of the final pre-packed foodstuff; Provided that the final end product remains a single ingredient agricultural commodity."
3.Regulation 13(a)(ii): Add the words " ...other organizations accredited by SANAS to certify certain quality aspects of foodstuffs and the safety thereof ...,", following the wording in brackets "...excluding religious certifying organizations...".
5. Regulation41:Replace contents in its entirety with the following wording
"Notwithstanding the requirements of Regulations 37 to 39, any food additive that is present in the foodstuff solely because it was a constituent of an ingredient of such foodstuff and does not perform the same technological function in the final foodstuff to which it was added, shall be labelled in accordance with the latest adopted revision of Codex principle related to the labelling of carry-over additives as captured in the General Codex Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods." - Reference of the measure
- Section (1,2,3 $5)
- 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
- foodstuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 19 November 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 29 September 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 September 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29September 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZER, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947) REGULATIONSREGARDING STOCK REMEDIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Labelling of containers
11. (1) No person may sell any stock remedy without an approved label.
(2) A container of a stock remedy shall not be labelled with any marks or signs other than the prescribed details in the labelling requirements, or in terms of a provision of any other law, or and which was approved by the Registrar.
(3) Despite the labelling requirements in annexure D and regulations (IO), and subject to the provisions of any other law, no words or marks may appear on the container in which a registered stock remedy is sold, or on a label and/or pamphlet affixed thereto without prior approval of the Registrar.
(4) Only recognized chemical, analytical and pharmaceutical expressions or terms or those expressions or terms which, for reasons of clarity, have been approved by the Registrar, may be marked or printed on a container in which a registered stock remedy is sold, or on a label affixed thereto, for the purpose of explaining the composition of such remedy.
Approval of labelling by Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act,(Act No.36 of 1947) does not absolve the company from the obligations of complying with the South African National Standards 289or any other relevant legislation. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Stock remedies - Description
- stock remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 September 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 9. No person shall sell milk, cream or any dairy product that is not derived from the mammary gland(s) of lactating cows of the bovine species or of goats or sheep unless it is labeled in accordance with the requirements of the labeling and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations promulgated under the Act.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- milk, cream or any dairy product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers
The measure came into effect on 23 March 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 March 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MARCH 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947 REGULATIONS REGARDING FERTILIZERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Details to be marked or labelled on containers
12. A container in which an imported fertilizer for sale in the Republic is packaged must, in addition to any details that the Registrar may approve, must be marked or labelled with the details that a comparable fertilizer,manufactured in the Republic, would be required to have.
17. (1) The following details relating to a fertilizer must be printed on a label affixed to a container of such a fertilizer or marked on such container and such details should appear in the following order:
(a) The registered trade mark, if applicable, and the trade name under which such fertilizer has been registered;
(b) The registered name of such fertilizer.
(c) The registered plant nutrient present in such fertilizer, expressed in the form and manner intended in sub regulation (2).
(d) The registration number of such fertilizer together with a reference to the Act, expressed as "Reg Nr. ... .... Act No. 36 of 1947".
(e) The mass in the case of a solid and the volume or mass in the case of a liquid of such fertilizer at the time of packaging thereof, notwithstanding the provisions of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No.77 of 1973); and
(9 The name, address and contact details of the registration holder.
(2) The details referred to in sub regulation above are those that, in terms of Part 1 of Annexure A, paragraphs 1 to 9 of the Requirements for the Registration of Fertilizers in the RSA, are required or approved to be indicated, and
(a) the element symbol of the particular plant nutrient must be followed by the registered content of the plant nutrient expressed in for macronutrients and for micronutrients, rounded off to the lower whole number;
(b) should more than one plant nutrient require to be indicated, the details given in sub regulation should be given with respect to each such plant nutrient in the order required or approved;
(c) besides the details in sub regulation and (b) the details in Annexure A should be given;
(d) should the sum of the total plant nutrients be given it should be given between brackets after the details indicated in sub regulations (b) and (c); and
(e) in the case of a low chlorine mixture indicating the potassium carrier is optional.
(3) The details mentioned in sub regulations and (2) must be given on one label that is affixed to one side of the container of the particular fertilizer or given on one side of such container and such details shall be clearly legible symbols, letters and figures. Print size of 8 points is recommended where applicable.
(4) Instructions for use in respect of a fertilizer must appear on a label that is affixed to the container of such a fertilizer or if space on such label is limited on the back of the container or on a pamphlet placed in such container or the invoice as intended in regulation 18 provided that instructions for use are compulsory in the following cases:
(a) if such a fertilizer has been registered to be applied by foliar application:
(b) if such a fertilizer is also registered as an animal feed, agricultural product or animal product in terms of the Act;
(c) if such a fertilizer is intended for use in hydroponics;
(d) if such a fertilizer is a home or garden fertilizer.
(5) The instructions for use in sub regulation (4) or those that may be used optionally must be as approved by the Registrar.
Supply of invoices
18. (1) Should a fertilizer with the exception of a prescription mixture be sold loose:
(a) the invoice must contain the details required in Regulation 17;
(b) a sample of the fertilizer, excluding agricultural lime and organic fertilizers, shall be taken provided that such sample:
(i) is taken by a method described in Annexure A;
(ii) it is divided into two containers of at least 250 g or 250mm that are sealed and labelled in such a manner that the fertilizer can easily be identified as that described in the invoice;
(c) one container of sample referred to in subparagraph (ii) must accompany the invoice and the other be retained by the seller for at least 6 months.
(2) On delivery, an invoice must be handed over to the person to whom the fertilizer is delivered or his representative: provided that such a person acknowledge receipt of same in writing. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 12 & Part V Section 17 &18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No - Description
- Fertilizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 March 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3923.21: -- Of polymers of ethylene and 3923.29: -- Of other plastics
The measure came into effect on 06 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 651 (Government Gazette No. 36808) of 6 September 2013.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Plastic Carrier Bags And Flat Bags - VC 8087
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for
use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to refuse bags, barrier bags, bin liners, household plastic bags, zip lock bags or carrier bags made from materials other than those specified in paragraph 1.1. - Description of the measure
- 4. Marking
The NRCS approval number shall appear prominently on all plastic carrier bags and flat bags in the following format:
"NRCS Approval XXXXX." - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials 3923.29 -- Of other plastics Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials - Description
- Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B31: Labelling requirements
