Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 17 December 2024

This Draft African standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for dried shredded cassava commonly referred to as Abacha for human consumption.

Products Covered: EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS (HS code(s): 07); Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 1584:2023, Organic Fertilizer — Specification, Second edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1731 was adopted on 6 August 2024. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 1584:2024, Organic Fertilizer — Specification, Second edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products (excl. those in pellet or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 16 December 2024

This document specifies the terminology and definitions, classification and models, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, markings, user manuals, packaging, transportation, and storage of fireproof coatings for electric cable.This document applies to various types of fireproof coating for electric cable.

Products Covered: Fireproof coating for electric cable (HS code(s): 3816); (ICS code(s): 13.220.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2274, Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and concrete — specification, First edition; notified in  G/TBT/N/UGA/1814 was adopted on 6 August 2024. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 2274:2024, Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and concrete — specification, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes (HS code(s): 382440); Waterproofing (ICS code(s): 91.120.30); waterproofing compounds

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 16 December 2024

The document is to strengthen safety risks monitoring for cosmetics, promote the development of cosmetics industry and safeguard the consumers’ health.

Products Covered: cosmetics (HS code(s): 33); (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 16 December 2024

This document specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, general requirements, performance requirements, test methods, inspection rules and marking, packaging, transportation and storage of fireproof coatings for concrete structure.This document applies to fireproof coatings on the  concrete surface of highways, railroads, urban transportation tunnels and fire embankment in petrochemical storage tank area and other industrial and civil buildings (structures).

Products Covered: Fireproof coatings for concrete structure (HS code(s): 3816); (ICS code(s): 13.220.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 16 December 2024

This document specifies the general principles, requirements, testing methods, and judgment rules for restricting excessive packaging in express.This document applies to non-circular express packages entering the express delivery channel.

Products Covered: express packaging items, include courier boxes（cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard）, courier bags（sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene, for the conveyance or packing of goods）, express plastic bags and packaging tapes (HS code(s): 300510; 39232; 481910); (ICS code(s): 03.240)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024

Products Covered: E-cigarettes

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 16 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 15 November 2024

The Minimum Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals are to be partially amended to add the standards for a radiopharmaceutical to be newly approved.

Products Covered: Pharmaceutical Products (HS: 30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification