Distribution date: 15 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 14 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the estimation of the amount of engine oil volatilized at 371°C (700°F). This test method can also be used to estimate the amount of oil volatilized at any temperature between 126°C and 371°C, if so desired. This test method is limited to samples having an initial boiling point (IBP) greater than 126°C (259°F) or the first calibration point and to samples containing lubricant base oils with end points less than 615°C (1139°F) or the last n-paraffins in the calibration mixture. By using some instruments and columns, it is possible to extend the useful range of the test method. This test method uses the principles of simulated distillation methodology. This test method may be applied to both lubricant oil base stocks and finished lubricants containing additive packages. These additive packages generally contain high molecular weight, nonvolatile components that do not elute from the chromatographic column under the test conditions. The calculation procedure used in this test method assumes that all of the sample elutes from the column and is detected with uniform response. This assumption is not true for samples with nonvolatile additives, and application of this test method under such conditions will yield results higher than expected. For this reason, results by this test method are reported as area percent of oil.  

Products Covered: Engine Oil

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 14 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the estimation of the amount of engine oil volatilized at 371°C (700°F). This test method can also be used to estimate the amount of oil volatilized at any temperature between 126°C and 371°C, if so desired. This test method is limited to samples having an initial boiling point (IBP) greater than 126°C (259°F) or the first calibration point and to samples containing lubricant base oils with end points less than 615°C (1139°F) or the last n-paraffins in the calibration mixture. By using some instruments and columns, it is possible to extend the useful range of the test method. This test method uses the principles of simulated distillation methodology. This test method may be applied to both lubricant oil base stocks and finished lubricants containing additive packages. These additive packages generally contain high molecular weight, nonvolatile components that do not elute from the chromatographic column under the test conditions. The calculation procedure used in this test method assumes that all of the sample elutes from the column and is detected with uniform response. This assumption is not true for samples with nonvolatile additives, and application of this test method under such conditions will yield results higher than expected. For this reason, results by this test method are reported as area percent of oil.  

Products Covered: Engine Oil

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 14 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the quantitative determination of barium, boron, calcium, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, sulfur, and zinc in unused lubricating oils and additive packages.  The precision statements are valid for dilutions in which the mass % sample in solvent is held constant in the range of 1 to 5 mass % oil. The precision tables define the concentration ranges covered in the interlaboratory study. However, both lower and higher concentrations can be determined by this test method. The low concentration limits are dependent on the sensitivity of the ICP instrument and the dilution factor. The high concentration limits are determined by the product of the maximum concentration defined by the linear calibration curve and the sample dilution factor.  Sulfur can be determined if the instrument can operate at a wavelength of 180 nm. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  

Products Covered: Lubricating Oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 October 2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of styrene as a flavoring substance and adjuvant for use in food because these uses have been abandoned. FDA is taking this action in response to a food additive petition submitted by the Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC). The rule is effective 9 October 2018.Text is available at: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-10-09/pdf/2018-21808.pdf.

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 October 2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of styrene as a flavoring substance and adjuvant for use in food because these uses have been abandoned. FDA is taking this action in response to a food additive petition submitted by the Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC). The rule is effective 9 October 2018.Text is available at: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-10-09/pdf/2018-21808.pdf.

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Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 October 2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the filing of a petition, submitted by Oakshire Naturals LP, proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a nutrient supplement in specific food categories.

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 293629; ICS Code(s): 67

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 October 2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the filing of a petition, submitted by Oakshire Naturals LP, proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a nutrient supplement in specific food categories.

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 293629; ICS Code(s): 67

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 10 December 2018

This test method describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products by a manual Cleveland open cup apparatus or an automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. This test method is applicable to all petroleum products with flash points above 79 °C (175 °F) and below 400 °C (752 °F) except fuel oils.

Products Covered: Petroleum products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 10 December 2018

This test method describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products by a manual Cleveland open cup apparatus or an automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. This test method is applicable to all petroleum products with flash points above 79 °C (175 °F) and below 400 °C (752 °F) except fuel oils.

Products Covered: Petroleum products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 09 December 2018

This Draft Uganda standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods of organic–inorganic compound fertilizers.

Products Covered: Organic-inorganic compound fertilizer

Regulation Type: Regular notification