Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 25 August 2015

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals: Veterinary drug/feed additive - Lasalocid Japan has received some comments and relevant data through the WTO/SPS notification as G/SPS/N/JPN/396 circulated on 3 February 2015. The MHLW has decided to modify the draft maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Lasalocid in some commodities based on the provided data.

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) - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Codes: 05.04) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 August 2015

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals: Veterinary drug/feed additive - Lasalocid Japan has received some comments and relevant data through the WTO/SPS notification as G/SPS/N/JPN/396 circulated on 3 February 2015. The MHLW has decided to modify the draft maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Lasalocid in some commodities based on the provided data.

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) - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Codes: 05.04) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">sampling and test methods for thinners for nitro-cellulose resin-based paints and lacquers.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">sampling and test methods for thinners for nitro-cellulose resin-based paints and lacquers.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements, sampling and test methods for thinner for acrylic resin based auto-refinishing paints.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements, sampling and test methods for thinner for acrylic resin based auto-refinishing paints.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for auto refinishing paint, nitrocellulose resin based.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span></p>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for auto refinishing paint, nitrocellulose resin based.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span></p>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements, sampling and test methods for silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2015

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Uganda Standard specifies </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">requirements, sampling and test methods for silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">.</span>

Products Covered: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions of products of subheading 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. solutions of collodion) (HS code(s): 3208); Paints and varnishes (ICS code(s): 87.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification