Distribution date: 02 February 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 792:2021, Carpet and upholstery shampoo — Specification; 2nd edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/142, G/TBT/N/KEN/1129, G/TBT/N/RWA/521, G/TBT/N/TZA/631 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1415 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 792:2022, Carpet and upholstery shampoo — Specification; 2nd edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Shampoos (HS code(s): 330510); 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 1069:2021, Cotton ear bud — Specification, First Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/176, G/TBT/N/RWA/567, G/TBT/N/TZA/664, G/TBT/N/UGA/1498, G/TBT/N/BDI/176/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/567/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/664/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1498/Add.1 entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1069:2022, Cotton ear bud — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Cotton ear buds

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 1070:2021, Medical cotton swabs — Specification, First Edition. notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/175, G/TBT/N/RWA/566, G/TBT/N/TZA/663, G/TBT/N/UGA/1497, G/TBT/N/BDI/175/Add.1, G/TBT/N/RWA/566/Add.1, G/TBT/N/TZA/663/Add.1 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1497/Add.1entered into force in Uganda on 1 December 2023. The Uganda Standard, EAS 1070:2022, Medical cotton swabs — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Medical cotton swabs

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 February 2024 | Final date for Comment: 02 April 2024

By the virtue of Article 5, Section One and Article 6 (13) of the Cosmetic Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the Minister of Public Health hereby issued the (draft) Notification as follows: Determining the criteria for deviation limits of alcohol in cosmetics containing alcohol for hand sanitizing to contain not less than 15% or not more than 18% as notified to the Regulatory Body.Remark: "alcohol" refers to ethyl alcohol (ethanol), isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), and n-propyl alcohol (n-propanol) in cosmetics containing alcohol for hand sanitizing

Products Covered: Hand sanitizer (HS code: 3808.94)

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 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 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 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 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