Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 27 October 2020

The Resolution - RDC number 428, 7 October 2020 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1788 - which changes the Resolution - RDC number 177, 21 September 2017, which provides for the ban on the active ingredient Paraquat in pesticides in the country and for transitional risk mitigation measures; and regulates the application of the stocks of the active ingredient Paraquat based products under possession of the Brazilian farmers in the crops management of the agricultural harvest of 2020/2021, was republished. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: https://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=19/10/2020&jornal=515&pagina=50

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 929:2018, Solvent-based paint remover — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/999 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 929:2019, Solvent-based paint remover — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Solvent-based paint remover

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 929:2018, Solvent-based paint remover — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/999 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 929:2019, Solvent-based paint remover — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Solvent-based paint remover

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 928-1:2018, Hot applied thermoplastic road marking paint — Specification, Part 1: Constituent material and mixtures, First Edition.; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/997 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 928-1:2019, Hot applied thermoplastic road marking paint — Specification - Part 1: Constituent material and mixtures, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Thermoplastic road marking paint

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 928-1:2018, Hot applied thermoplastic road marking paint — Specification, Part 1: Constituent material and mixtures, First Edition.; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/997 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 928-1:2019, Hot applied thermoplastic road marking paint — Specification - Part 1: Constituent material and mixtures, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Thermoplastic road marking paint

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 926: 2018, Varnishes for Interior surfaces — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/996 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 926:2019, Varnishes for Interior surfaces — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Varnishes for Interior surfaces

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 926: 2018, Varnishes for Interior surfaces — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/996 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US EAS 926:2019, Varnishes for Interior surfaces — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Varnishes for Interior surfaces

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2141-1:2019, Detonator — Specifications — Part 1: Shock-tube Detonator, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1088 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 2141-1:2019, Detonator — Specifications — Part 1: Shock-tube Detonator, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Detonators

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2141-1:2019, Detonator — Specifications — Part 1: Shock-tube Detonator, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1088 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 2141-1:2019, Detonator — Specifications — Part 1: Shock-tube Detonator, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Detonators

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2020

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2104:2018, Face pack (Cosmetic mask) — Specification, First edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1044 was adopted on 1 October 2019. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 2104:2019, Face pack (Cosmetic mask) — Specification, First edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.

Products Covered: Face pack

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification