 The Import Inspection & Clearance regulation is contained in a statutory instrument signed by the Minister of Tourism, Trade and Industry on 21st October, 2002. UNBS has put in place an Import Inspection and Clearance Scheme. The scheme requires all imported products whose standard specifications were declared compulsory under the provisions of UNBS Act 1983 to be inspected for conformity to the relevant Ugandan Standard by UNBS before release onto the Ugandan market. Quality inspection is done by UNBS at the entry point during the customs verification exercise.
Where necessary, UNBS draws samples of the product for laboratory testing. If the product does not meet the critical minimum requirements for health, safety and performance as set out in the relevant Uganda Standard, such product is prohibited entry on those grounds and seized for destruction or re-exportation at the importer's expense.
This scheme was put in place for the purpose of achieving the following objectives:
Protecting the public against substandard products that can endanger public health, safety and the environment
Prohibiting the entry of shoddy and counterfeit products
Protecting local manufacturers against unfair competition from imported products which do not comply to National Standards
Establishing a quality import inspection regime that is in harmony
with that of member states of the East African Community
Category of products that are subject to this legislation include
Food and related products
Soft drinks , bottled water and imitation drinks
Building and construction products
Electrical and electronic products
Mechanical and engineering related products
Chemical and allied products
You may download or pick an application form for Import Inspection and Clearance Scheme from UNBS offices.
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