Regulatory Updates
Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 10 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 08 February 2021
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Ethaboxam.
Products Covered: - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.04, 07.05, 07.07 and 07.10)- Edible fruit (HS Codes: 08.06 and 08.11)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de resolución "Por la cual se establecen los parámetros y requisitos de calidad del combustible diésel (ACPM), los biocombustibles para su uso en motores de encendido por compresión como componentes de mezcla en procesos de combustión, y de las gasolinas básicas y gasolinas oxigenadas con etanol anhidro, combustible para uso en motores de encendido por chispa, y se adoptan otras disposiciones" (Draft Resolution 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) (15 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 09 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 07 February 2021
The notified draft Resolution establishes the quality parameters and requirements for diesel fuel, basic gasolines and gasolines oxygenated with denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol, for use in compression- and spark-ignition engines respectively. It also updates the analytical methodologies for biodiesel and fossil diesel mixtures for use in Colombia, with a view to protecting the environment and health and improving the quality of liquid fuels.
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: Regular notification
Proyecto de resolución "Por la cual se establecen los parámetros y requisitos de calidad del combustible diésel (ACPM), los biocombustibles para su uso en motores de encendido por compresión como componentes de mezcla en procesos de combustión, y de las gasolinas básicas y gasolinas oxigenadas con etanol anhidro, combustible para uso en motores de encendido por chispa, y se adoptan otras disposiciones" (Draft Resolution 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) (15 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 09 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 07 February 2021
The notified draft Resolution establishes the quality parameters and requirements for diesel fuel, basic gasolines and gasolines oxygenated with denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol, for use in compression- and spark-ignition engines respectively. It also updates the analytical methodologies for biodiesel and fossil diesel mixtures for use in Colombia, with a view to protecting the environment and health and improving the quality of liquid fuels.
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: Regular notification
DUS 2280, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition
Distribution date: 08 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 06 February 2021
This Working Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements , methods of sampling and test for incense sticks. This standard does not cover other incense items like cone, logs, etc.
Products Covered: Incense Stick
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS 2280, Incense sticks — Specification, First Edition
Distribution date: 08 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 06 February 2021
This Working Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements , methods of sampling and test for incense sticks. This standard does not cover other incense items like cone, logs, etc.
Products Covered: Incense Stick
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS DEAS 383:2020, Liquid detergent for household use — Specification, Second Edition
Distribution date: 08 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 06 February 2021
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for for liquid detergent for household general/multi- and dishwashing purposes.
Products Covered: Liquid detergent for household use
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS DEAS 383:2020, Liquid detergent for household use — Specification, Second Edition
Distribution date: 08 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 06 February 2021
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for for liquid detergent for household general/multi- and dishwashing purposes.
Products Covered: Liquid detergent for household use
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS DEAS 295:2020, Sodium hypochlorite solutions for domestic and industrial use — Specification, Second Edition
Distribution date: 07 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 05 February 2021
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic and Industrial use.
Products Covered: Sodium hypochlorite solutions for domestic use, Sodium hypochlorite solutions for industrial use
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS DEAS 295:2020, Sodium hypochlorite solutions for domestic and industrial use — Specification, Second Edition
Distribution date: 07 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 05 February 2021
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic and Industrial use.
Products Covered: Sodium hypochlorite solutions for domestic use, Sodium hypochlorite solutions for industrial use
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS DEAS 31:2020, Laundry soap — Specification, Second Edition
Distribution date: 07 December 2020 | Final date for Comment: 05 February 2021
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. It does not cover any soap in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance.
Products Covered: Laundry soap
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Submit your email ID to receive notifications about upcoming courses and events
