Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Final Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method of an engine test procedure for evaluating diesel engine oils for performance characteristics in a diesel engine equipped with exhaust gas recirculation, including viscosity increase and soot concentrations (loading). This test method is commonly referred to as the Mack T-11. This test method also provides the procedure for running an abbreviated length test, which is commonly referred to as the T-11A.

Products Covered: Engine oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the evaluation of the shear stability of polymer-containing fluids. The test method measures the viscosity loss, in mm2/s and percent, at 100 °C of polymer-containing fluids when evaluated by a diesel injector apparatus procedure that uses European diesel injector test equipment. The viscosity loss reflects polymer degradation due to shear at the nozzle. Viscosity loss is evaluated after both 30 cycles and 90 cycles of shearing

Products Covered: Polymer

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the evaluation of the shear stability of polymer-containing fluids. The test method measures the viscosity loss, in mm2/s and percent, at 100 °C of polymer-containing fluids when evaluated by a diesel injector apparatus procedure that uses European diesel injector test equipment. The viscosity loss reflects polymer degradation due to shear at the nozzle. Viscosity loss is evaluated after both 30 cycles and 90 cycles of shearing

Products Covered: Polymer

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

TFDA plans to require that the import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates. The requirements are as follows:1. The import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose shall be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country indicating that the attested products are suitable "for human consumption", or "in compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations";2. Following the above measure, the import of gelatin and its derivatives shall be accompanied by an official certificate. The certificate shall also attest information on the parts/tissues of raw materials used;3. The requirements apply to products of HS Codes outlined in the attachment.

Products Covered: Egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

TFDA plans to require that the import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates. The requirements are as follows:1. The import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose shall be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country indicating that the attested products are suitable "for human consumption", or "in compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations";2. Following the above measure, the import of gelatin and its derivatives shall be accompanied by an official certificate. The certificate shall also attest information on the parts/tissues of raw materials used;3. The requirements apply to products of HS Codes outlined in the attachment.

Products Covered: Egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Final Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the evaluation of the shear stability of polymer-containing fluids. The test method measures the percent viscosity loss at 100 °C of polymer-containing fluids when evaluated by a diesel injector apparatus procedure that uses European diesel injector test equipment. The viscosity loss reflects polymer degradation due to shear at the nozzle.

Products Covered: Engine oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Final Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the evaluation of the shear stability of polymer-containing fluids. The test method measures the percent viscosity loss at 100 °C of polymer-containing fluids when evaluated by a diesel injector apparatus procedure that uses European diesel injector test equipment. The viscosity loss reflects polymer degradation due to shear at the nozzle.

Products Covered: Engine oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 21 December 2018

The notified text sets forth the sanitary specifications and characteristics to be met in order for equipment and germicides for domestic water treatment to receive a Certificate of Bacteriological Effectiveness prior to marketing. It is binding throughout Mexico on natural or legal persons engaged in the processing (as defined in the draft Standard) of equipment and/or germicides for domestic water treatment. Treatments used to purify water for human use and consumption by public and private water supply systems, water purification plants or any natural or legal person distributing such water in Mexico are not subject to the notified Standard but must meet the requirements of the Amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-127-SSA1-1994: Environmental health, water for human use and consumption, permissible limits and water purification treatment; Mexican Official Standard NOM-201-SSA1-2015: Products and services, water and ice for human consumption, packaged and in bulk, sanitary specifications; and Mexican Official Standard NOM-230-SSA1-2002: Environmental health, water for human use and consumption, sanitary requirements to be met by public and private water supply systems during water handling, sanitary procedures for sampling.

Products Covered: Equipment and/or germicides for domestic water treatment; national subheadings concerned: 842121 and 380894

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 28 December 2018

This Final Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for testing diesel engine lubricants to determine their tendency to corrode various metals, specifically alloys of lead and copper commonly used in cam followers and bearings.

Products Covered: Diesel Engine Oil

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 21 December 2018

The notified text sets forth the sanitary specifications and characteristics to be met in order for equipment and germicides for domestic water treatment to receive a Certificate of Bacteriological Effectiveness prior to marketing. It is binding throughout Mexico on natural or legal persons engaged in the processing (as defined in the draft Standard) of equipment and/or germicides for domestic water treatment. Treatments used to purify water for human use and consumption by public and private water supply systems, water purification plants or any natural or legal person distributing such water in Mexico are not subject to the notified Standard but must meet the requirements of the Amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-127-SSA1-1994: Environmental health, water for human use and consumption, permissible limits and water purification treatment; Mexican Official Standard NOM-201-SSA1-2015: Products and services, water and ice for human consumption, packaged and in bulk, sanitary specifications; and Mexican Official Standard NOM-230-SSA1-2002: Environmental health, water for human use and consumption, sanitary requirements to be met by public and private water supply systems during water handling, sanitary procedures for sampling.

Products Covered: Equipment and/or germicides for domestic water treatment; national subheadings concerned: 842121 and 380894

Regulation Type: Regular notification