Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 25 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 24 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard describes permitted constituent materials, limits on constituent volumes, and minimum performance requirements for carbon and glass fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars to be used as reinforcement for non-pre-stressed concrete. Only carbon and Glass FRP bars are covered by this specification. FRP bars made of more than one fibre type (hybrid FRP) are not covered by this specification. Pultruded FRP bars with no external surface enhancement (that is, plain or smooth bars) to facilitate bond with concrete are not covered by this specification. Similarly, hollow FRP bars are not considered due to lack of documented performance as reinforcement for concrete. Plain FRP bars used as dowels (that is, devices that transfer shear across concrete joints) where the intended function requires slip of the dowel are not covered by this specification. This specification does not cover pre-manufactured grids and gratings made with FRP materials. FRP mats resulting from assembly of deformed FRP bars, however, are covered by this document. The specification also does not cover FRP bars when used for external and near-surface-mounted strengthening applications. The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification

Products Covered: Carbon reinforced polymer bars, Glass fibre reinforced polymer bars

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 24 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard describes permitted constituent materials, limits on constituent volumes, and minimum performance requirements for carbon and glass fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars to be used as reinforcement for non-pre-stressed concrete. Only carbon and Glass FRP bars are covered by this specification. FRP bars made of more than one fibre type (hybrid FRP) are not covered by this specification. Pultruded FRP bars with no external surface enhancement (that is, plain or smooth bars) to facilitate bond with concrete are not covered by this specification. Similarly, hollow FRP bars are not considered due to lack of documented performance as reinforcement for concrete. Plain FRP bars used as dowels (that is, devices that transfer shear across concrete joints) where the intended function requires slip of the dowel are not covered by this specification. This specification does not cover pre-manufactured grids and gratings made with FRP materials. FRP mats resulting from assembly of deformed FRP bars, however, are covered by this document. The specification also does not cover FRP bars when used for external and near-surface-mounted strengthening applications. The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification

Products Covered: Carbon reinforced polymer bars, Glass fibre reinforced polymer bars

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Veterinary drug/Feed additive: Morantel

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01) - Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04) - Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Veterinary drug/Feed additive: Morantel

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01) - Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04) - Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Pesticide: Probenazole

Products Covered: - Fish (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03 and 03.04)- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)- Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)- Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12)- Cocoa and cocoa preparations (HS Code: 18.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Pesticide: Probenazole

Products Covered: - Fish (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03 and 03.04)- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)- Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)- Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12)- Cocoa and cocoa preparations (HS Code: 18.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Pesticide: Acibenzolar-S-methyl

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08)- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.07, 07.09 and 07.10)- Edible fruit and nuts and peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.03, 08.05, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10 and 08.11)- Mate (HS Code: 09.03)- Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 22 December 2018

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical Pesticide: Acibenzolar-S-methyl

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08)- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.07, 07.09 and 07.10)- Edible fruit and nuts and peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.03, 08.05, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10 and 08.11)- Mate (HS Code: 09.03)- Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 17 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the measurement of the yield stress and viscosity of engine oils after cooling at controlled rates over a period exceeding 45 h to a final test temperature between –10°C and –40°C. The precision is stated for test temperatures from –40°C to –15°C. The viscosity measurements are made at a shear stress of 525 Pa over a shear rate of 0.4 s–1 to 15 s–1. The viscosity as measured at this shear stress was found to produce the best correlation between the temperature at which the viscosity reached a critical value and borderline pumping failure temperature in engines. This test method contain two procedures: Procedure A incorporates several equipment and procedural modifications from Test Method D4684–02 that have shown to improve the precision of the test, while Procedure B is unchanged from Test Method D4684–02. Additionally, Procedure A applies to those instruments that utilize thermoelectric cooling technology or direct refrigeration technology of recent manufacture for instrument temperature control. Procedure B can use the same instruments used in Procedure A or those cooled by circulating methanol.  Procedure A of this test method has precision stated for a yield range from less than 35 Pa to 210 Pa and apparent viscosity range from 4300 mPas to 270 000 mPas. The test procedure can determine higher yield stress and viscosity levels. This test method is applicable for unused oils, sometimes referred to as fresh oils, designed for both light duty and heavy duty engine applications. It also has been shown to be suitable for used diesel and gasoline engine oils. The applicability to petroleum products other than engine oils has not been determined.  

Products Covered: Engine oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2018 | Final date for Comment: 17 December 2018

This Draft Uganda Standard covers the test method for the measurement of the yield stress and viscosity of engine oils after cooling at controlled rates over a period exceeding 45 h to a final test temperature between –10°C and –40°C. The precision is stated for test temperatures from –40°C to –15°C. The viscosity measurements are made at a shear stress of 525 Pa over a shear rate of 0.4 s–1 to 15 s–1. The viscosity as measured at this shear stress was found to produce the best correlation between the temperature at which the viscosity reached a critical value and borderline pumping failure temperature in engines. This test method contain two procedures: Procedure A incorporates several equipment and procedural modifications from Test Method D4684–02 that have shown to improve the precision of the test, while Procedure B is unchanged from Test Method D4684–02. Additionally, Procedure A applies to those instruments that utilize thermoelectric cooling technology or direct refrigeration technology of recent manufacture for instrument temperature control. Procedure B can use the same instruments used in Procedure A or those cooled by circulating methanol.  Procedure A of this test method has precision stated for a yield range from less than 35 Pa to 210 Pa and apparent viscosity range from 4300 mPas to 270 000 mPas. The test procedure can determine higher yield stress and viscosity levels. This test method is applicable for unused oils, sometimes referred to as fresh oils, designed for both light duty and heavy duty engine applications. It also has been shown to be suitable for used diesel and gasoline engine oils. The applicability to petroleum products other than engine oils has not been determined.  

Products Covered: Engine oils

Regulation Type: Regular notification