Regulatory Updates

Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

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Distribution date: 10 February 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Dibutylhydroxytoluene notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/841 (dated 1 April 2021) were adopted and published on 31 August 2021. The specified MRLs are available as below:

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health Pesticides Food safety Feed additives Maximum residue limits (MRLs) Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg.

Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

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Distribution date: 10 February 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Prochloraz notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/838 (dated 1 April 2021) were adopted and published on 31 August 2021. The specified MRLs are available as below:

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Human health Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. Pesticides Food safety Maximum residue limits (MRLs)

Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

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Distribution date: 10 February 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Validamycin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/839 (dated 1 April 2021) were adopted and published on 31 August 2021. The specified MRLs are available as below:

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. Food safety Maximum residue limits (MRLs) Human health Pesticides

DUS 2286:2020, Mascara — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2286:2020, Mascara — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1275 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1275/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2286:2021, Mascara — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mascara

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1284 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1284/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: - Superphosphates : (HS code(s): 31031); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

DUS 2287:2020, Alcohol swabs — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2287:2020, Alcohol swabs — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1272 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1272/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2287:2021, Alcohol swabs — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Alcohol swabs

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

DUS 2280, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2280, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1266 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1266/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2280:2021, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Incense Stick

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

DUS 2288:2020, Adhesive plaster for medical use — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2288:2020, Adhesive plaster for medical use — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1273 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1273/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2288:2021, Adhesive plaster for medical use — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Adhesive plaster, Adhesive tape

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

DUS DEAS 994:2019, Food grade sucralose — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 994:2019, Food grade sucralose — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1130 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1130/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 994:2020, Food grade sucralose — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade sucralose

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Food standards

DUS DEAS 996:2019, Food grade aspartame — Specification, First Edition

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Distribution date: 07 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 996:2019, Food grade aspartame — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1137 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1137/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 996:2020, Food grade aspartame — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade aspartame

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Food standards

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