Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2274, Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and concrete — specification, First edition; notified in  G/TBT/N/UGA/1814 was adopted on 6 August 2024. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 2274:2024, Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and concrete — specification, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes (HS code(s): 382440); Waterproofing (ICS code(s): 91.120.30); waterproofing compounds

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 17 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 16 December 2024

This document specifies the terminology and definitions, classification and models, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, markings, user manuals, packaging, transportation, and storage of fireproof coatings for electric cable.This document applies to various types of fireproof coating for electric cable.

Products Covered: Fireproof coating for electric cable (HS code(s): 3816); (ICS code(s): 13.220.50)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 1584:2023, Organic Fertilizer — Specification, Second edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1731 was adopted on 6 August 2024. The adopted Uganda Standard, US 1584:2024, Organic Fertilizer — Specification, Second edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products (excl. those in pellet or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 17 December 2024

This Draft African standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for dried shredded cassava commonly referred to as Abacha for human consumption.

Products Covered: EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS (HS code(s): 07); Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

Resolution 616, 09 March 2022 - previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1326 - which contains provisions on the composition of seasonal influenza vaccines to be used in Brazil, was changed by Resolution 933, 17 October 2024.  The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  https://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6892378/RDC_933_2024_.pdf/b71d8078-c680-45dd-8da9-ad8b00b5e0ad 

Products Covered: HS (3006) – Vaccines 

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 21 December 2024

Revision of the Mandatory Standards SI X 1147, SI 1147 part 1, SI 1147 part 2 and SI 1147 part 3, dealing with bandages, to be replaced with SI 1147. This proposed standard adopts the British Standard BS 7505:1995, including its incorporating Corrigenda 1 and 2. This new standard differs significantly from the previous standards. The Hebrew section of this draft includes the following changes:Changes in the labelling requirements included in Section 6;Adds a new normative Annex B, with a Hebrew translation of Table 1, “bandages type classification according to their functions”. Both the old and the new revised standards will apply from entry into force of this revision for a transition period of one year. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new revised standards. 

Products Covered: Bandages (HS code(s): 300590); (ICS code(s): 11.120)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification