Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 936: 2019, Gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1163 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1163/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 936: 2021, Gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Gloss solvent borne paints

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1019-1: 2019, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 1: Absorbable, First edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1147 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1147/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1019-1: 2021, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 1: Absorbable, First edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Absorbable surgical sutures

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 31:2020, Laundry soap — Specification, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1258 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1258/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 31:2021, Laundry soap — Specification, Third Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Laundry soap

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 1019-2: 2019, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 2: Non-absorbable, First edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1148 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1148/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 1019-2: 2021, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 2: Non-absorbable, First edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Non-absorbable surgical sutures

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 937:2019, Semi-gloss (egg shell) solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1160 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1160/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 937:2021, Semi-gloss (egg shell) solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Semi-gloss (egg shell) solvent borne paints

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 849:2019, Silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use — Specification, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1159 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1159/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 849:2021, Silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use — Specification, Second Edition, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Silk (sheen) emulsion paint

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 127-1:2020; Synthetic detergent powders — Specification — Part 1: Household hand use, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1259 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1259/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 127-1:2021; Synthetic detergent powders — Specification — Part 1: Household hand use, Third Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Synthetic detergent powders

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 September 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 998:2019, Textured paints — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1161 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1161/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 998:2021, Textured paints — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Textured paints

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 14 September 2022 | Final date for Comment: 13 November 2022

The document is to standardize the online cosmetics distribution and the service behavior on e-commerce platform of cosmetics to ensure the safety of consumers' health.

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

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 September 2022

The Public Consultation No. 1044, 8 April 2021 - previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1165 - which establishes the criteria for the exemption and substitution of relative bioavailability and bioequivalence studies, was adopted as Resolution - RDC number 749, 05 September 2022  The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/2695968/RDC_749_2022_.pdf/d8c6877a-b162-49e8-944b-e1e88f7ef6ef   

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 2941; 3003; 3004; 3005; (pharmaceutical products).

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification