Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 962:2019, Hair spray — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1066 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1066/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 962:2020, Hair spray — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Hair spray

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The Resolution – RDC Nº 563, 15 September 2021 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1265 – which contains provision on, in an extraordinary and temporary manner, the requirements for the import and use of human immunoglobulin, due to the international public health emergency related to SARS-CoV-2., was changed by Resolution – RDC number 583, 02 December 2021. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:   http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6326437/RDC_583_2021_.pdf/45a0ba31-8a1e-41c2-9f13-682bfc41a380

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.

Products Covered: Baby powder

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.

Products Covered: Baby powder

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).

Products Covered: Skincare creams, lotions, gels

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).

Products Covered: Skincare creams, lotions, gels

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).

Products Covered: Skincare creams, lotions, gels

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 960:2019, Deodorants and antiperspirants — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1064/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 960:2020, Deodorants and antiperspirants — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Deodorants and antiperspirants

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 957:2019, Aftershave — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1057 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1057/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 957:2020, Aftershave — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Aftershave

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).

Products Covered: Skincare creams, lotions, gels

Regulation Type: Regular notification