Distribution date: 11 December 2023

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 377-2:2021, Cosmetic and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down, Third Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/146, G/TBT/N/RWA/525, G/TBT/N/TZA/635, G/TBT/N/UGA/1435, G/TBT/N/BDI/146/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/525/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/635/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1435/Add.1 was adopted by Uganda on 24 May 2023 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 377-2:2022, Cosmetic and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 377-2:2022, Cosmetic and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 346:2021, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Third Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/148, G/TBT/N/RWA/527, G/TBT/N/TZA/637, G/TBT/N/UGA/1437, G/TBT/N/BDI/148/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/527/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/637/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1437/Add.1  was adopted by Uganda on 24 May 2023 as a Uganda Standard,  US EAS 346:2022, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 346:2022, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 346:2021, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Third Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/148, G/TBT/N/RWA/527, G/TBT/N/TZA/637, G/TBT/N/UGA/1437, G/TBT/N/BDI/148/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/527/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/637/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1437/Add.1  was adopted by Uganda on 24 May 2023 as a Uganda Standard,  US EAS 346:2022, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 346:2022, Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

This national standard specifies the requirements for nutrient contents in compound fertilizers.  

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 31); (ICS code(s): 65)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

This national standard specifies the requirements for nutrient contents in compound fertilizers.  

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 31); (ICS code(s): 65)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 February 2024

This  Draft  East African standard  specifies  requirements,  sampling and test methods for  calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer. 

Products Covered: Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances for use as fertilisers (excl. those in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310240); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 February 2024

This  Draft  East African standard  specifies  requirements,  sampling and test methods for  calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer. 

Products Covered: Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances for use as fertilisers (excl. those in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310240); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would to inform WTO Members that the Draft East Africa Standard; DEAS 1102: 2022 Engine coolant — Specification notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/275, G/TBT/N/KEN/1309, G/TBT/N/RWA/709, G/TBT/N/TZA/828, G/TBT/N/UGA/1683 was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 25 August 2023 as EAS 1102: 2022 Engine coolant — Specification. A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee; https://webstore.kebs.org

Products Covered: Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids. (HS code(s): 3820); Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (ICS code(s): 75.100)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would to inform WTO Members that the Draft East Africa Standard; DEAS 1102: 2022 Engine coolant — Specification notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/275, G/TBT/N/KEN/1309, G/TBT/N/RWA/709, G/TBT/N/TZA/828, G/TBT/N/UGA/1683 was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 25 August 2023 as EAS 1102: 2022 Engine coolant — Specification. A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee; https://webstore.kebs.org

Products Covered: Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids. (HS code(s): 3820); Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (ICS code(s): 75.100)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 December 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 February 2024

This  Draft  East African standard  specifies  requirements,  sampling and test methods for  calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer. 

Products Covered: Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances for use as fertilisers (excl. those in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310240); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Regular notification