Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 27 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 26 November 2017

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 562 part 7, dealing with requirements and test methods for finger paints. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 71-7: April 2014.  The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are detailed in Annex G of the adopted European Standard. The standard's Hebrew section includes the following changes: Changes the normative references; Adds new marking requirements for warning labels in Hebrew.    

Products Covered: Toys - Finger paints

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 September 2017

Technical Regulation on procedures for trading of substances subject to special control when used for veterinary products (referred in Annex I of this Technical Regulation), and the veterinary products containing those substances. It revokes Ordinance SDA/MAPA 25, 8 November 2012, and Ordinance SDA/MAPA 12, 6 May 2014.

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 3002; 3003; 3004;3005;

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 26 November 2017

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 562 part 3, dealing with migration of certain chemical elements from toys. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 71-3: 2013 and Amendment 1: October 2014.  The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are due to the new amendment introduced to the adopted European Standard and due to changes in the normative references introduced in the standard's Hebrew section.  

Products Covered: Toys

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 September 2017

Products Covered: Concrete

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 September 2017

Products Covered: Hydraulic-cement concrete

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for baby oils intended for use on the babies. Products for which therapeutic claims are made are not covered by this standard.

Products Covered: Baby oils.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for fabrics suitable for use in the manufacture of school wear shirts and blouses.

Products Covered: Shirting fabrics, blouse fabrics, school wear fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the requirements for fabrics, of two weave structures, containing textured yarns and suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: School wear fabrics, textured yarns.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard covers the specific requirements for one type of warp-knitted fabric suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing.

Products Covered: School wear fabrics, warp knitted fabrics.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 September 2017 | Final date for Comment: 24 November 2017

This draft Uganda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic use.

Products Covered: Glycerol (HS code(s): 290545); Inorganic chemicals (ICS code(s): 71.060); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification