Regulatory Updates

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 thinners for 2-pack acrylic resin-based auto-refinishing paint.</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 </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water-thinned priming paints intended for application by brush, roller spray or any other suitable method to the exterior and interior of soft wood joinery.</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 </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water-thinned priming paints intended for application by brush, roller spray or any other suitable method to the exterior and interior of soft wood joinery.</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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior 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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior 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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 solvent-borne air dried roofing paint for use on galvanized iron sheet, zinc and zinc alloy coated steel</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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 solvent-borne air dried roofing paint for use on galvanized iron sheet, zinc and zinc alloy coated steel</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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 thinners for synthetic resin-based auto refinishing paints</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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 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 thinners for synthetic resin-based auto refinishing paints</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: 14 August 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 October 2015

Commodities classified under 75 specific CCC codes shall follow the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" if they are used for food or food additives. The importers shall apply for inspection to the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Products Covered: Those food or food additives purposes classified under 75 specific CCC codes

Regulation Type: Regular notification