Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 313: 2014- EAS 786: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 313: 2014- EAS 786: 2013 Skin care creams, lotions and gels — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, packaging and labelling of creams, lotions and gels for skin care. The measures do not apply to skin care products, for which therapeutic claims are made and also does not apply to non-emulsified lotions and gels.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creams, lotions and gels.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 279: 2014- EAS 96: 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 279: 2014- EAS 96: 2008 Sanitary towels — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements of testing, packaging and marking for sanitary towels. This standard does not apply to serviettes, refreshing towels and napkins, and panty liners.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sanitary towels.
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 Edible palm oil — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, contaminants, packaging and labelling of virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). These measures do not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 9.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible palm oil.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 223: 2014- EAS 787: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 223: 2014- EAS 787: 2013 Synthetic industrial detergent powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, packaging and marking of synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Synthetic industrial detergent powders.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1600: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1600: 2013 Textiles — A-Twill Jute Bags — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This measure mainly prescribes the technical requirements, packaging and marking relating to the manufacture of A-Twill jute bags and does not purport to include all the provisions of a contract.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textile- A- Twill Jute bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1598: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1598: 2013 Ricotta cheese — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements, methods of testing, sampling,hygiene, packaging, labelling and marking for Ricotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ricotta Cheese
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 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013 Caciotta cheese — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Caciotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Caciotta Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 September 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 September 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act CAP 29
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act CAP 29
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) No person shall import into or sell in Uganda any agricultural chemical unless that chemical has been registered, packed and labelled in accordance with regulations made under this Act and conforms to the standards specified in the regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Agricultural chemicals
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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 8. The inner primary package of an imported drug shall be sealed in such a way that the drug is not accessible, got in contact with or tampered with without damaging the seal.
15 (1) The drug imported for the purposes of donation shall be delivered in the original primary and secondary containers or packages of the drug.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, only a drug that is delivered in the original primary and secondary containers or packages and which has not been opened at the time the drug is allowed entry into Uganda, shall be allowed for the purposes of donation.
15(6) The drug imported for purposes of donation shall be packed in a strong tertiary container, and where there are more than one containers, the containers shall be sequentially numbered.
24 The inner primary package of a drug for export shall be sealed in such a way that the drug cannot be reached or tampered with, without damaging the seal. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 8
Part III Regulation 15(1), (2) and (6)
Part IV Regulation 24 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 92. Packaging.
(1) Radioactive material or items which require packaging for transport shall only be packaged only in any of the following packages in order of increased protection—
(a) excepted package;
(b) industrial package (Type IP-1, IP-2 or IP-3);
(c) Type A package;
(d) Type B(M) package;
(e) Type B(U) package; and
(f) Type C package.
(2) Industrial packages, (IP-1, IP-2 or IP-3) may be used for the transport of low specific activity material or surface contaminated objects provided that the external radiation level at 3m from the unshielded material or object or objects does not exceed 10mSv/h.
(3) Radioactive material or items may be transported in packages which provide more protection than required for the material. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII Regulation 92 (1-3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive material
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 31: 2013, Laundry soap — Specification (2nd Edition
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, packaging, marking, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 31:2011, Laundry soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 31: 2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- laundry soaps
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 786: 2013, Skin care creams, lotions and gels — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, packing, marking and methods of sampling and test for creams, lotions and gels for skin care. This standard does not apply to skin care products, for which therapeutic claims are made and also does not apply to non-emulsified lotions and gels. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 339:2006, Specification for creams, lotions and gels for skin care, which has been technically revised and republished).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 786: 2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- creams, lotions and gels for skin care
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 461: 2013, Hair dyes — Part 1: Aryl diamine based formulated powders — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packaging, marking and methods of sampling and test for aryl diamine based formulated powder hair dyes. This standard only covers permanent powder hair dyes based on aryl di-amines which act as primary intermediates in dyes. It does not apply to vegetable-based hair dyes, metallic-based hair dyes and liquid hair dye. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 489:2003, Formulated powder, hair dyes, aryl diamine based — Specification, which has been technically revised and republished).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 461: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- aryl diamine based formulated powder hair dyes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 342: 2013, Pomades and solid brilliantines — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for pomades and solid brilliantines for general use. It applies to pomades and solid brilliantines which are either vegetable oil or petroleum based but excludes oil emulsions. This standard does not cover liquid brilliantines.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 342: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- pomades and solid brilliantines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 341: 2013, Nail polish removers — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packing , marking and methods of sampling and test for nail polish removers used for cosmetic purposes. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 486:2003, Nail polish removers — Specification — Part 1: Organic solvent based, which has been technically revised and republished).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 341: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- nail polish removers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 340: 2013, Nail polish — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packing and marking and methods of test for nail polishes used for cosmetic purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 340: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- nail polishes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 339: 2013, Hair creams, lotions and gels — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packing, marking and methods of sampling and test for hair creams, lotions and gels based on vegetable oil or mineral oil, or any combination of the above, with fatty acids or fatty acid emulsions. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils including hair creams, lotions and gels for which therapeutic claims are made.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 339: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- hair creams, lotions and gels based on vegetable oil or mineral oil, or any combination of the above, with fatty acids or fatty acid emulsions.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 338: 2013, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies requirements, packing, labelling and methods of sampling and test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This Standard applies to chemical cream hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 338: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 337: 2013, Henna powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements,packing and labelling and methods of sampling and test for pure henna powder.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 337: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- pure henna powder.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 336: 2013, Chemical depilatories — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, packing, labelling and methods of sampling and test for chemical depilatories of alkaline-thioglycollic acid composition. This standard does not cover depilatories of epilatory type and those having metallic sulphides or stannite composition.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 336: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- chemical depilatories of alkaline-thioglycollic acid composition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B33: Packaging requirements



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