Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Salts (ICS code(s): 71.060.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Salts (ICS code(s): 71.060.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Salts (ICS code(s): 71.060.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Salts (ICS code(s): 71.060.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Salts (ICS code(s): 71.060.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption.This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption.This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption.This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption.This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 12 September 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption.This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.

Products Covered: Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (excl. calcium hypochlorites) (HS code(s): 282890); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)

Regulation Type: Regular notification