Distribution date: 28 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 27 August 2018

This part of East Africa Draft Standard specifies technical requirements for ribbed bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete. This part of East Africa Draft Standard covers ten steel grades not intended for welding which are B300A- R, B300B-R, B300C-R, B300D-R, B400A-R, B400B-R, B400C-R, B500A- R, B500B-R and B500C-R, and eleven steel grades intended for welding which are B300DWR, B350DWR, B400AWR, B400BWR, B400CWR, B400DWR, B420DWR, B500AWR, B500BWR, B500CWR aB500DWR, B550DWR and B600DWR. The steel grades are designated with steel names allocated in accordance with ISO/TS 4949. This part of East Africa Draft Standard covers products delivered in straight lengths. Ribbed bars produced from finished products, such as plates and railway rails, are excluded.  

Products Covered: Ribbed bars

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 June 2018

Products Covered: Alcoholometers (devices for measuring the level of alcohol in the blood) (national tariff heading 90268099)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 27 June 2018

Products Covered: Breathalysers (devices for measuring the level of alcohol in the blood) (national tariff heading 90268099)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 30 August 2018

The proposed regulation clarifies that Proposition 65 listed chemicals in coffee pose no significant risk of cancer. It does not impose any mandatory requirements on businesses.  OEHHA has therefore made an initial determination that the adoption of this regulation will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states.

Products Covered: Coffee

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 July 2018

This Kenya standard prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for Garam masala

Products Covered: Garam masala

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 July 2018

This Kenya Standard specifies requirements and the methods of sampling and test for garlic paste.

Products Covered: Garlic paste

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 July 2018

This Kenya Standard specifies requirements and the methods of sampling and test for ginger paste.

Products Covered: Ginger paste

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 14 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 10 August 2018

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) for asbestos as defined under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The proposed significant new use of asbestos (including as part of an article) is manufacturing (including importing) or processing for certain uses identified by EPA as no longer ongoing. The Agency has found no information indicating that the following uses are ongoing, and therefore, the following uses are subject to this proposed SNUR: Adhesives, sealants, and roof and non-roof coatings; arc chutes; beater-add gaskets; extruded sealant tape and other tape; filler for acetylene cylinders; high-grade electrical paper; millboard; missile liner; pipeline wrap; reinforced plastics; roofing felt; separators in fuel cells and batteries; vinyl-asbestos floor tile; and any other building material (other than cement). Persons subject to the SNUR would be required to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing any manufacturing (including importing) or processing of asbestos (including as part of an article) for a significant new use. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of use associated with the intended use within the applicable review period. Manufacturing (including importing) and processing (including as part of an article) for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate determination on the notice, and taken such actions as are required in association with that determination.

Products Covered: Asbestos

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2018

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) fertilizer

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 31); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2018 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2018

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) fertilizer.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 31); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification