Distribution date: 09 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; US 2296-6:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 6: Petroleum jelly, first edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1542 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1542/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-6:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 6: Petroleum jelly, first edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles, e.g. sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers (HS code(s): 3808); Insecticides (ICS code(s): 65.100.10)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 09 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 09 April 2024

This document specifies basic safety requirements for toys, including mechanical and physical properties, explosion and flammability properties, chemical properties, electrical properties, hygiene requirements, radiation properties, and labeling requirements.This document applies to all toys (including trial and free gifts), which are any products or materials designed or clearly intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age, as well as to products  intended for use by children under 14 years of age that are not specifically designed for play but have play values.

Products Covered: all toys  (HS code(s): 95); (ICS code(s): 97.200.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 06 April 2024

The “Regulation on the Labelling of Precautions for Use of Cosmetics and Ingredients as Allergens” is being amended by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) as follows:A. For the vulvar cleansing agents and the eye lash permanent wave, with a content volume of less than 50 millilitres or grams, all labelling items regulated by Cosmetics law should be written on the product packaging for the customer’s safety.B. As the eye lash permanent wave is classified as cosmetic products, the relevant category and precautionary notes are newly established in Annex I.  

Products Covered: Cosmetic Products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1051:2021, Two-pack epoxy primer — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1327 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1327/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1051:2022, Two-pack epoxy primer — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Epoxy primer

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1055:2021, Water based undercoat — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1326 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1326/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1055:2022, Water based undercoat — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes based, incl. enamels and lacquers, on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, and solutions of products of headings 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. those based on polyesters and acrylic or vinyl polymers and solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 320890); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1054:2021, Black bituminous paints for cold application — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1325 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1325/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1054:2022, Black bituminous paints for cold application — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Black bituminous paints

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1052:2021, Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1328 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1328/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1052:2022, Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1053:2021, Etch primer (single pack and 2-pack) — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1324 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1324/Add.1 entered into force on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1053:2022, Etch primer (single pack and 2-pack) — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Etch primers

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 05 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 361: 2021, Carbaryl dusting powders — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/161, G/TBT/N/RWA/552, G/TBT/N/TZA/649, G/TBT/N/UGA/1468, G/TBT/N/BDI/161/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/552/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/649/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1468/Add.1 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 361: 2022, Carbaryl dusting powders — Specification, Second, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles, e.g. sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers (HS code(s): 3808); Pesticides and other agrochemicals in general (ICS code(s): 65.100.01)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 05 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 361: 2021, Carbaryl dusting powders — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/161, G/TBT/N/RWA/552, G/TBT/N/TZA/649, G/TBT/N/UGA/1468, G/TBT/N/BDI/161/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/552/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/649/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1468/Add.1 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 361: 2022, Carbaryl dusting powders — Specification, Second, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles, e.g. sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers (HS code(s): 3808); Pesticides and other agrochemicals in general (ICS code(s): 65.100.01)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification