Distribution date: 18 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 17 November 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard covers determination of slump of hydraulic-cement concrete, both in the laboratory and in the field.

Products Covered: Hydraulic-cement concrete

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 17 November 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard covers determination of compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens such as molded cylinders and drilled cores. It is limited to concrete having a density in excess of 800 kg/m3 [50 lb/ft3].

Products Covered: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions (excl. preparations based on graphite or other carbonaceous substances) (HS code(s): 3816); Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions (excl. preparations based on graphite or other carbonaceous substances) (HS code(s): 381600); Non-refractory mortars and concretes (HS code(s): 382450); Articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, whether or not reinforced (HS code(s): 6810); Concrete structures (ICS code(s): 91.080.40); Concrete and concrete products (ICS code(s): 91.100.30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 17 May 2025

The Food and Drug Administration is confirming the effective date of 3 August 2017 for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of 3 July 2017, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of spirulina extract to seasonally color hard-boiled shell eggs at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the specific requirements for six types of plain dyed fabric and one type of striped fabric suitable for use in the manufacture of school wear blazers.

Products Covered: Fabrics, blazer fabrics, school wear blazers.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for polyester-and-wool fabrics suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: Polyester fabrics, wool fabrics, school wear fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for polyester-and-cotton fabrics, of two weave structures, suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: School wear fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for polyester-and-viscose fabrics, of three weave structures, suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: Polyester fabrics, viscose fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic use.

Products Covered: Glycerol (HS code(s): 290545); Inorganic chemicals (ICS code(s): 71.060); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the specific requirements for one type of warp-knitted fabric suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: School wear fabrics, warp knitted fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for fabrics, of two weave structures, containing textured yarns and suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: School wear fabrics, textured yarns.

Regulation Type: Regular notification