Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 06 May 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2159-2:2019 Hydraulic fluid — Performance Classifications — Part 2: Specifications for categories HH, HL, HM, HV and HG, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1111 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1111/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2159-2:2019 Hydraulic fluid — Performance Classifications — Part 2: Specifications for categories HH, HL, HM, HV and HG, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Hydraulic fluids

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 May 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 21594:2019, Hydraulic fluid — Performance Classifications — Part 4: Specifications for hydraulic fluids in categories HETG, HEPG, HEES and HEPR, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1116 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1116/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 21594:2019, Hydraulic fluid — Performance Classifications — Part 4: Specifications for hydraulic fluids in categories HETG, HEPG, HEES and HEPR, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Medium oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous minerals, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 271019); Lubricant preparations, incl. cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, anti-rust or anti-corrosion preparations and mould release preparations based on lubricants; textile lubricant preparations and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials (excl. preparations containing, as basic constituents, >= 70% petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil by weight) (HS code(s): 3403); Wastes of metal pickling liquors, of hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids (HS code(s): 382550); Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (ICS code(s): 75.100)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 May 2021

The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Ministry of Mining and Energy has issued Resolution No. 40103 of 7 April 2021 "Establishing the quality parameters and requirements for diesel fuel, biofuels for use in compression-ignition engines as blend stock in combustion processes, and basic gasolines and gasolines oxygenated with anhydrous fuel ethanol for use in spark-ignition engines, and adopting other provisions". __________

Products Covered: - "Petroleum spirit not containing tetraethyl lead, for motor vehicles", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.12.13.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Other petroleum spirit not containing tetraethyl lead", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.12.19.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Other medium oils and preparations (diesel) of which less than 90% distils at a temperature of 210°C and 65% at a temperature of 150°C", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.19.19.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals", classified under tariff subheading 38.26.00.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength", classified under tariff subheading 22.07.20.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher" and "denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol", classified under tariff subheading 22.07.10.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 03 May 2021

ANVISA issued RDC No. 495, 15 April 2021, that establishes temporary and exceptional criteria and procedure for the sale of antiseptic preparations and sanitizers due to the international public health emergency related to the SARS-CoV-2. RDC No. 347 of 17 March 2020, previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/996 is revoked. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/5809525/RDC_495_2021_.pdf/af3dd943-aefa-423c-9a5c-cb8dbf8bf6a2

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 33079090, 38089990, 3402 (antiseptic preparations, sanitizer)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 03 May 2021

Consolidated Metrological Technical Regulation for in-line gas chromatographs.

Products Covered: HS code: 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 365: 2018, Powdered (icing) sugar — Specification, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/918 and G/TBT/N/UGA/918/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 365:2019, Powdered (icing) sugar — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Icing sugar

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2036:2019, Food grade nitrogen – Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1027 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1027/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2036:2019, Food grade nitrogen – Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade nitrogen

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021 | Final date for Comment: 07 July 2021

The purpose of this Notice of Consultation is to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposal to add metamizole (also known as “dipyrone”) to the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the Veterinary part of the PDL is proposed to be revised.

Products Covered: Prescription status of medicinal ingredients for veterinary use

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2021

This standard specifies terms and definitions, classification and labelling, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, comprehensive judging rules, marking, packaging, storage and transport of firestop material. This standard is applicable to firestop materials or firestop components used in various penetration holes and structural gaps in buildings, structures and various facilities.

Products Covered: Firestop Material

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2035:2018, Steviol glycosides – Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1011/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2035:2019, Steviol glycosides – Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Steviol glycosides

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification