Regulatory Updates

DUS 2296-2:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 2: Sprays and roll-ons, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-2:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 2: Sprays and roll-ons, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1381 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-2:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 2: Sprays and roll-ons, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellents

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health

Draft Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendment to the Annex to the Decision of the Commission of the Customs Union dated 23 September 2011 No. 810

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2022

The draft provides for the specification of veterinary measures for particular goods classified under the group 29 of the Common Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Products Covered: Goods (products) subject to veterinary control 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Animal diseases Animal health

Draft Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendment to the Annex to the Decision of the Commission of the Customs Union dated 23 September 2011 No. 810

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2022

The draft provides for the specification of veterinary measures for particular goods classified under the group 29 of the Common Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Products Covered: Goods (products) subject to veterinary control 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Animal diseases Animal health

DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1380 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-1:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellent

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health

DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1380 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-1:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellent

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health

Partial amendment to the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 07 May 2022

Provisions for diphtheria toxin in the ”Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine adsorbed (Mutated diphtheria CRM197 conjugate)” in the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products will be partially amended.

Products Covered: PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS (HS code(s): 30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Human health

Partial amendment to the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 07 May 2022

Provisions for diphtheria toxin in the ”Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine adsorbed (Mutated diphtheria CRM197 conjugate)” in the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products will be partially amended.

Products Covered: PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS (HS code(s): 30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Human health

DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1382 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-3:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellents

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health

DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1382 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-3:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellents

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health

 Draft Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Notification, No. … B.E. ... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing”

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Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2022

Since the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" has been published, there are certain ambiguities in the application of this notification. In order to remove these ambiguities, the MOPH notification shall be revised.By virtue of the articles 5 and 6(6) of the Food Act of B.E. 2522, the MOPH has issued the (draft) MOPH notification which can be summarized as follows:1. The MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" of 9 July will be repealed and replaced with this draft of MOPH notification;2. Based on the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562), there are certain requirements that are currently prescribed in this draft of the MOPH notification:2.1. Requirements regarding mycotoxin and novel DNA are added to the general specification for food enzyme:In case of food enzyme originated from fungi, mycotoxin should not be detected;In case of food enzyme originated from genetically modified organisms, novel DNA or gene materials which are the results of the use of gene technology shall not be detectable;2.2. A material which is used for immobilized enzyme shall not release toxic substances into food by reference to the migration limit set out in the MOPH notification on plastic food packaging;2.3. Enzymes, source of enzymes, functions and conditions of use are revised as appear in Annex I;2.4. Silicon dioxide, D-glucitol syrup and sorbitol syrup are added to Annex IV, food additive used in enzyme preparation;2.5. Enzymes used in the production of food additives and production of processing aids are also excluded from this draft of the MOPH notification;3. This notification shall enter into force after the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.This regulation has been notified as TBT notification.

Products Covered: Food enzyme, processing aids, food additives (HS Code: 3507)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Food additives Food safety Human health

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