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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20.1 Consideration should be given to the WHO guidelines on import procedures for pharmaceutical products (6). The following aspects should be given particular attention.
20.7 The WHO Certification Scheme on the quality of pharmaceutical products moving in international commerce should be used to provide data regarding quality assessment of imported pharmaceutical products. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 20.1 and 20.7
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 2309.90.90: - - - Other
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification 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
- 20. Aquaculture inputs
A person or establishment intending to engage in production for sale and distribution or importation of inputs including fish feeds, aquaculture fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics and others for aquaculture use, shall be required to certify their products with a competent agency - Reference of the measure
- Section 20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309.90.90 - - - Other Yes Fish feeds - Description
- Fish feeds
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 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification 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(4,6,8,10), sections 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 - 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
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 824:2014, Soybean seed — Requirements for certification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 824:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soybean seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification 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
- 10. Product traceability.
(1)All steps in the supply chain shall identify the suppliers of fishery products or raw materials and their customers for any specific batch or consignment.
(2)Processing establishments shall identify the supplier and batch numbers of all ingredients, packaging materials and food contact cleaning chemicals used in the establishment.
(3)Product landed at designated landing sites shall if compliant with the necessary legal requirements under the Act, be issued with a fish movement permit authorised under the BMU Rules as proof of origin for traceability.
(4)All products landed at gazzetted fish landing sites shall be assessed and if compliant with the necessary standards, shall be issued with a local health certificate by the authorised fish inspector.
(5)Export processing establishments shall only accept fish that are accompanied by signed local health certificate.
(6)Traceability records shall be available to the competent authority upon demand for a period of two years from date of issue - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 10 (4) & (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No 14 March 2008 - Description
- fishery products or raw materials
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- 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(b)
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 June 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- 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 9( 3,6,7,8,9,13) & para 12(3-5)
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 June 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Imported fresh vegetables shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation 1, provided that the fresh vegetables ;
(a) comply with either the Codex, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) or OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) standards; and
(b) are according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the fresh vegetables as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(2)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Fresh vegetables - Description
- Fresh vegetables
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 08 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Published under Government Notice No. R.918 of 30 July 1999 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R. 723 of 12 July 2002 As amended by: Government Notice No. R.1125 of 8 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS GOVERNING GENERAL HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREMIS ES AND THE TRANS PORT OF FOOD: The Health Act, 1977 (Act No. 63 of 1977)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Certificate of acceptability
3. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub regulation (2) and regulation 15(5), no person shall handle food or permit food to be handled -
(a) on food premises in respect of which a valid certificate of acceptability has not been issued or is not in force
(b) in contravention of any restriction or condition or stipulation contained in such certificate of acceptability.
(2) The provisions of sub regulation (1) shall come into effect in the case of food
premises existing at the time of publication of these regulations on the first day following a period of one year after the date of promulgation of these regulations.
(3) The person in charge of any food premises wishing to obtain a certificate of acceptability in respect of such food premises shall apply therefor in writing to the local authority in whose area of jurisdiction the food premises are situated on a form containing at least the particulars that are substantially the same as those contained in the form in Annexure A to these regulations.
(4) Upon receipt of an application referred to in sub regulation (3), the local authority shall without delay refer the application to an inspector for consideration.
(5) An inspector may, in considering such an application, request such further information as he or she may deem necessary or expedient from the applicant or from any other person.
(6) If an inspector, after having carried out an inspection, is satisfied that the food premises concerned, having due regard to existing conditions of the adjacent land and facilities, subject to the provisions of regulations 4(2) and 15 –
(a) do in all respects comply with the provisions of regulations 5 and 6, a local authority shall issue a certificate of acceptability in the name of the person in charge on a form that is substantially the same as the form in Annexure B of these regulations; or
(b) do not in all respects comply with the provisions of regulations 5 and 6, a
local authority may, subject to the provisions of regulation 4(2), grant an extension for a maximum of six months to enable the person in charge so to change or equip the food premises that they comply with the provisions in question: Provided that during the said period of extension the provisions of sub regulation (1) shall not apply to the person concerned.
(7) A certificate of acceptability shall be displayed in a conspicuous place for the information of the public on the food premises in respect of which it was issued or a cop y thereof shall immediately be made available on request where the display thereof is impractical.
(8) If the person in charge of food premises is replaced by another person, such person shall inform the local authority in writing of such replacement within 30 days after the date thereof and the local authority shall subject to the provisions of regulation 4(2), issue a new certificate of acceptability in the name of the new person in charge.
(9) A certificate of acceptability –
(a) shall not be transferable from one person to another person and from one food premises to another food premises;
(b) shall be valid only in respect of the nature of handling set out in the application for a certificate of acceptability;
(c) may at any time be endorsed by a local authority by –
(i) the addition of any further restriction that may be necessary to prevent a health hazard; and
(ii) the removal of any restriction with regard to the category or type of food or the method of handling;
(d) shall expire temporarily for the period during which a prohibition under regulation 4(2) is in effect
(e) shall expire permanently if a prohibition referred to in regulation 4(2) is not removed within a stipulated period which shall not exceed six
months from the date on which a notice was issued in terms of regulation 4(2);
(f) shall expire permanently if the provisions of sub regulation (8) are not comp lied with.
(10) No person may make any unauthorized changes or additions to or forge a certificate of acceptability. - Reference of the measure
- Section 3(1-10)
- 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
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 August 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Peaches And Nectarines Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Imported peaches and nectarines shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ), provided that the peaches and nectarines --
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the peaches and nectarines as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(2)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
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 0808.30: - Pears
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Pears Destined For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) Imported pears may be exempted from the provisions of subitem (1), provided that the pears --
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the pears as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(3)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.30 - Pears No - Description
- Pears
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 0809.40: - Plums and sloes and 0813.20: - Prunes
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Plums And Prunes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Imported plums and prunes shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ), provided that the plums and prunes --
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the plums and prunes as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(2)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums 0813.20 - Prunes No - Description
- Plums and prunes
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 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Table Grapes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) Imported table grapes may be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the table grapes:
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the table grapes as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(3)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
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 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39504, 1 December 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Litchis Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) Imported litchis may be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ), provided that the litchis --
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the litchis as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(3)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
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 4403.10: - Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives
The measure came into effect on 03 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 380 (Government Gazette No. 32067) of 3 April 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Preservative Treatment of Timber
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the preservative treatment of timber intended for use in a variety 'of applications under various hazard conditions, with the intention of protecting it from and preventing the spread of destructive factors or agents.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3 The produce or importer shall appoint a certification body recognized by the Regulator in terms of its conformity assessment policy to verify the initial compliance and ongoing conformity of production of preserved timber with the requirements of this compulsory specification.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4403.10 - Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives No - Description
- Preserved timber: timber that has been preserved to render it less susceptible to destruction by fungi, insects or marine borers.
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 0808.10: - Apples
The measure came into effect on 29 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32254, 29 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Apples Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (3)(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the apples as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(3) (b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No - Description
- Apples
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 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (2) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the apricots as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 44. (2) Any such imported prescribed seed shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of byany person prior to the receipt, by the registered seed importer who imported the said prescribed seed, of a report on such test from the Certifying Authority confirming that the said imported prescribed seed conforms to the standards of germination and purity prescribed.
(4) This section shall not apply if, at the time of importation of the said prescribedseed, the registered seed importer to whom it was consigned submits to the Certifying Agency for inspection a report of analysis from the country of origin certifying that the said seed is of a standard which conforms to the standards prescribed for such seed under this Act, and the Certifying Agency is satisfied to accept such report; whereupon the said prescribed seed shall be deemed to have been tested in accordance with this Act, and the date of test shown in such report shall be the date of test for the purposes of section thirty-seven and of paragraph (b) of subsection (1 of section sixty-three.
62.(2) Upon certification by the Minister of any such seed as imported certified seed, the Certifying Authority shall issue to the registered seed importer a certificate in the prescribed form in respect of such seed, and shall cause the prescribed particulars of such certification to be entered as prescribed in the register of seed importers.
65. (1) Any person who sells in bulk quantities-
(a) any Zambia certified seed or imported certified seed, for sowing, without having in his possession or
under his control, at the time of such sale, the prescribed certificate or copy certificate issued or furnished under
this Part in respect of such seed; or
(b) any Zambia certified seed or imported certified seed, for sowing, and who fails to furnish to the buyer, at the time of such sale, the prescribed certificate or copy certificate required to be so furnished under this Part in respect of such seed shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- PART VII: Section44. (2)& (4): section 62 (2) ; 65(1a , b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribed seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 January 1995
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 January 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 17. (1) No person shall import seeds for sale-
(b) a notice to import the seeds has been submitted in Form 12 set out in the Seventh Schedule and has been approved by the Certifying Authority;
(3) The importer of seed shall on request supply S.C.C.I. with samples of the imported seed for checking its quality.
(4) The Certifying Authority may-
(a) regulate the certification of imported seed lots according to the certification scheme of Zambia;
Second Schedule : Seed for compulsory certification
Third Schedule :Seed for certification scheme - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17 (1b); (3) & (4a)
Second Schedule
Third Schedule - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A83: Certification requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1959
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 15. (2) Any reference in the second column of the Seventh Schedule to a phytosanitary certificate shall be construed as a reference to a phytosanitary certificate in Form No. 3.
- Reference of the measure
- SECTION 31 : Regulation 15(2)
Seventh Schedule
Form No. 3 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries except South Africa
A83: Certification requirement
