Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 10 February 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Prochloraz notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/838 (dated 1 April 2021) were adopted and published on 31 August 2021. The specified MRLs are available as below:

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 10 February 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Validamycin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/839 (dated 1 April 2021) were adopted and published on 31 August 2021. The specified MRLs are available as below:

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2286:2020, Mascara — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1275 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1275/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2286:2021, Mascara — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mascara

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1284 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1284/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: - Superphosphates : (HS code(s): 31031); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2287:2020, Alcohol swabs — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1272 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1272/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2287:2021, Alcohol swabs — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Alcohol swabs

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2280, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1266 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1266/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2280:2021, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Incense Stick

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2288:2020, Adhesive plaster for medical use — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1273 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1273/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2288:2021, Adhesive plaster for medical use — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Adhesive plaster, Adhesive tape

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 994:2019, Food grade sucralose — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1130 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1130/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 994:2020, Food grade sucralose — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade sucralose

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 February 2022

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 996:2019, Food grade aspartame — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1137 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1137/Add.1 entered into force on 26 November 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 996:2020, Food grade aspartame — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade aspartame

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 February 2022 | Final date for Comment: 08 April 2022

NEA is proposing to control 5 new chemicals as Hazardous Substance (HS) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These 5 new chemicals are identified by the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention for review. The proposed control of the 5 chemicals under the EPMA and EPM (HS) Regulations is planned to be gazetted by Apr 2022. The licensing of the chemicals will take effect in 2023. Importers, manufacturers and distributors of these chemicals and products containing these chemicals will then be required to apply for a HS licence/permit for the import, export, sale, store and use of the chemicals. The 5 chemicals identified for control are as follows: Conventions Stockholm Convention (SC) Rotterdam Convention (RC) Proposed Chemicals for Control Industrial Chemicals (i) Dechlorane Plus (DP) (ii) UV-328 Industrial Chemicals / Pesticide/ Insecticides / Herbicides (i) Amitrole (ii) Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) (iii) Iprodione    

Products Covered: S/N Chemical Name & Identity HS Code HS Description 1 Amitrole (CAS No. 61-82-5) 2933.99.90 OTHER HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS WITH ONLY NITROGEN HETERO ATOM(S) (KGM) 2 Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) (CAS No. 25154-52-3; 84852-15-3; 11066-49-2; 90481-04-2; 9016- 45-9; 26027-38-3; 37205-87-1; 68412-54-4; 127087-87-0; 104-40-5) 2907.13.00 OCTYLPHENOL NONYLPHENOL & THEIR ISOMERS & SALTS THEREOF (KGM) 3 Iprodione (CAS No. 36734-19-7) 2933.21.00 HYDANTOIN & ITS DERIVATIVES (KGM) 4 Dechlorane Plus (DP) (CAS No. 13560-89-9) 2903.89.00 OTHER HALOGENATED DERIVATIVES OF CYCLANIC CYCLENIC OR CYCLOTERPENIC HYDROCARBONS (KGM) 5 UV-328 (CAS No. 25973-55-1) 2933.99.90 OTHER HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS WITH ONLY NITROGEN HETERO ATOM(S) (KGM) * As related salt and compound are too broad to give an exhaustive list, only sub-headings are included.

Regulation Type: Regular notification