Distribution date: 05 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2024

The interim standard for PFAS in biosolids is based on the concentration of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) used as an indicator which cannot exceed 50 ppb (parts per billion) of the final product per kg of dry weight. Compliance with the limit will be verified at import and through domestic inspection via a certificate of analysis (CoA) generated by the importer using a standard method for testing and an accredited laboratory. The CoA will have to be accompanied by an attestation of its validity (template form will be provided by the CFIA). The interim standard for PFAS is part of GoC suite of measures aimed at reducing human and environmental exposure to PFAS which are highly persistent and toxic organic pollutants. The CFIA’s standard for municipal biosolids focuses on the end of the product’s life cycle, namely disposal of industrial and household wastes. It will prohibit the importation of heavily contaminated biosolids thus minimizing risks to agricultural crops, soil health and productivity, plants, animals and the food supply chain. 

Products Covered: Municipal biosolids imported as fertilizers - HS codes: 38.25.20 (Sewage sludge) and 38.25.10 (Municipal waste)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2024

Under Paragraph 1 of Article 41 of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, Eighteenth edition are to be revised.

Products Covered: Pharmaceutical Products (HS:30)

Regulation Type: 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

Distribution date: 05 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2024

This standard specifies the general requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, refrigeration, transportation and storage of processed meat products, and includes microbiological and compositional requirements.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 02); (ICS code(s): 67)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 345:2021, Toluene — Specification, Second Edition in G/TBT/N/BDI/160, G/TBT/N/RWA/551, G/TBT/N/TZA/648, G/TBT/N/UGA/1467, G/TBT/N/BDI/160/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/551/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/648/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1467/Add.1 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 345:2022, Toluene — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Toluene (HS code(s): 290230); Separate chemically defined organic compounds, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 2942); Inks. Printing inks (ICS code(s): 87.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 122: 2021, Sulfuric acid — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/158, G/TBT/N/RWA/549, G/TBT/N/TZA/646, G/TBT/N/UGA/1465, G/TBT/N/BDI/158/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/549/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/646/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1465/Add.1 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 122:2022, Sulfuric acid — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Sulphuric acid; oleum (HS code(s): 2807); Acids (ICS code(s): 71.060.30)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 793-1:2020,Toilet cleansers ― Specification ― Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers 2nd edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/140, G/TBT/N/KEN/1127, G/TBT/N/RWA/519, G/TBT/N/TZA/629 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1413 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 793-1:2022, Toilet cleansers ― Specification ― Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers 2nd edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use, incl. medicated products (HS code(s): 340111); Surface active agents (ICS code(s): 71.100.40)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 789:2021, Alcohol-based instant hand sanitizer – Specification, 2nd edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/143, G/TBT/N/KEN/1130, G/TBT/N/RWA/522, G/TBT/N/TZA/632 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1416 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, EAS 789:2022, Alcohol-based instant hand sanitizer – Specification, 2nd edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap (HS code(s): 340130); Surface active agents (ICS code(s): 71.100.40)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 793-1:2020,Toilet cleansers ― Specification ― Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers 2nd edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/140, G/TBT/N/KEN/1127, G/TBT/N/RWA/519, G/TBT/N/TZA/629 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1413 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 793-1:2022, Toilet cleansers ― Specification ― Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers 2nd edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use, incl. medicated products (HS code(s): 340111); Surface active agents (ICS code(s): 71.100.40)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification