Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

12 March 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Guidelines for conduct of Ectoparasiticide Trials 

Regulation where the measure is specified

National Drug Policy and Authority, Act Cap 206 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

The rationale of the measure

1) to establish the efficacy and safety of products used on animals against ectoparasites of veterinary importance; and
2) to ascertain that the ectoparasiticide is safe for the environment and the people exposed to the products 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

8. Application to import trial products
8.1 An application to import trail products shall be made by the sponsor himself or by an authorized company with a permanent address in Uganda.
9. Issuance of an import / manufacturing permit for trial products
9.1 Prior to importation or manufacture of an ectoparasiticide trial product, the sponsor shall apply for an import /manufacturing permit from the Authority.
9.2 The issuance of a permit to import or manufacture a trial- related product shall depend on the approval of the trial.
9.3 A product including a placebo, which is not registered with the Authority and is to be imported for the purpose of a trial shall have an import permit.
9.4 A product with a marketing authorization (registered product) when used or assembled (formulated or packaged) in a way different from the approved form, or when used for an unapproved indication or when used to gain further information about an approved use in a trial also requires a trial permit. 

Reference of the measure

Part II sections 8-9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

ectoparasiticide 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries