The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed ii. DEAS 425-1: 2023, Skin powders — Specification — Part 1: Body and face powder; The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by 29th November 2024.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed DEAS 960: 2024, Deodorants and antiperspirants — Specification; The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by 29th November 2024.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC TC 038, Equipment for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas has developed the following Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1224-1:2024, Gas cylinders— Part 1: Refillable welded low carbon cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exceeding 5-litre water capacity- Filling, distribution and retailing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in cylinders- Code of practice This Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Please submit the comments by 11th December 2024, using the attached comments form.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC TC 038, Equipment for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas has developed the following Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1224- 02:2024, Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders — Part 2: Safe use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic dwellings — Code of practice This Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Please submit the comments by 11th December 2024, using the attached comments form.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC TC 038, Equipment for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas has developed the following Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1225:2024, High pressure regulator for use with liquefied petroleum gas — Specification This Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Please submit the comments by 11th December 2024, using the attached comments form.

Dear Stakeholder, The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC TC 038, Equipment for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas, has developed the following Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1226:2024, Low pressure liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulator for use with LPG cylinder valve — Specification This Draft East African Standards is now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by the 11th December 2024.

Dear Stakeholder, The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC TC 038, Equipment for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas, has developed the following Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1227:2024, Domestic cooking ranges for use with liquefied petroleum gases — Specification This Draft East African Standards is now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by the 11th December 2024.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/ TC109, Pipes,Fittings and Valves is in the process of adopting ISO Standards as Uganda Standards. The list of titles and scopes of the Draft Standards is indicated below and attached: 1. DUS ISO 3862:2020 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Rubber-covered spiral-wire reinforced hydraulic types for oil-based or water-based fluids — Specification. 2. DUS ISO 8308:2015 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Determination of transmission of liquids through hose and tubing walls 3. DUS ISO 10619-1:2017 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Measurement of flexibility and stiffness — Part 1: Bending tests at ambient temperature 4. DUS ISO 4437-1:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) —Part 1: General 5. DUS ISO 4437-2:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene(PE) —Part 2: Pipes The Titles and Scopes are now being presented to the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of the standards can be obtained from the UNBS Information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on these Standards. Please send to Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug ; 0785934828 or 0702433638) to be submitted by 12 December 2024. Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/ TC109, Pipes, Fittings and Valves is in the process of adopting ISO Standards as Uganda Standards. The list of titles and scopes of the Draft Standards is indicated below and attached: 1. DUS ISO 3862:2020 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Rubber-covered spiral-wire reinforced hydraulic types for oil-based or water-based fluids — Specification. 2. DUS ISO 8308:2015 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Determination of transmission of liquids through hose and tubing walls 3. DUS ISO 10619-1:2017 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Measurement of flexibility and stiffness — Part 1: Bending tests at ambient temperature 4. DUS ISO 4437-1:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) —Part 1: General 5. DUS ISO 4437-2:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene(PE) —Part 2: Pipes The Titles and Scopes are now being presented to the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of the standards can be obtained from the UNBS Information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on these Standards. Please send to Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug ; 0785934828 or 0702433638) to be submitted by 12 December 2024. Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/ TC109, Pipes,Fittings and Valves is in the process of adopting ISO Standards as Uganda Standards. The list of titles and scopes of the Draft Standards is indicated below and attached: 1. DUS ISO 3862:2020 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Rubber-covered spiral-wirereinforced hydraulic types for oil-based or water-based fluids — Specification. 2. DUS ISO 8308:2015 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Determination of transmission of liquids through hose and tubing walls 3. DUS ISO 10619-1:2017 Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing — Measurement of flexibility and stiffness — Part 1: Bending tests at ambient temperature 4. DUS ISO 4437-1:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) —Part 1: General 5. DUS ISO 4437-2:2014 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene(PE) —Part 2: Pipes The Titles and Scopes are now being presented to the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of the standards can be obtained from the UNBS Information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on these Standards. Please send to Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug ; 0785934828 or 0702433638) to be submitted by 12 December 2024. Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/TC 127, Conductors, cables, transformers, switchgear and control gear is in the process of adopting IEC 60811-202:2012+AMD1:2017+AMD2:2023 CSV Consolidated Version Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 202: General tests - Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheath. The Title and Scope is now being circulated to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Copies of the standard can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. The Committee invites you to submit comments on the Draft Uganda Standard by 22 December 2024. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Barbara Ritah Atim, (email: barbara.atim@unbs.go.ug or 0774046101, 0755282283)

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/TC 127, Conductors, cables, transformers, switchgear and control gear is in the process of adopting IEC 60811-201:2012+AMD1:2017+AMD2:2023 CSV Consolidated Version Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness. The Title and Scope is now being circulated to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Copies of the standard can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. The Committee invites you to submit comments on the Draft Uganda Standard by 22 December 2024. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Barbara Ritah Atim, (email: barbara.atim@unbs.go.ug or 0774046101, 0755282283)

The East African Technical Committee on EASC/TC 019, Sugar and sugar products (EASC/TC 019) has revised the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC Principles and Procedures of harmonization of East African standards. The Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on EASC/TC 019, Sugar and sugar products (EASC/TC 019) has revised the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC Principles and Procedures of harmonization of East African standards. The Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on EASC/TC 019, Sugar and sugar products (EASC/TC 019) has revised the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC Principles and Procedures of harmonization of East African standards. The Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on EASC/TC 019, Sugar and sugar products (EASC/TC 019) has revised the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC Principles and Procedures of harmonization of East African standards. The Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on EASC/TC 019, Sugar and sugar products EASC/TC 019) has revised the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC Principles and Procedures of harmonization of East African standards. The Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on Footwear (EASC/TC 064) has developed the following Draft East African standard in accordance with the EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards: 1. DEAS 1215:2023, Glossary of terms relating to footwear The Draft East African Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comments on this draft, which should be submitted by 28 December 2024 to the Manager Standards department for the attention of Mr. Charles Ssebalinga (email: charles.ssebalinga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 783199047).

The East African Technical Committee on Footwear (EASC/TC 064) has developed the following Draft East African standard in accordance with the EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards: 1. DEAS 1216:2023, Performance requirements of footwear accessories The Draft East African Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comments on this draft, which should be submitted by 28 December 2024 to the Manager Standards department for the attention of Mr. Charles Ssebalinga (email: charles.ssebalinga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 783199047).

The East African Technical Committee on Footwear (EASC/TC 064) has developed the following Draft East African standard in accordance with the EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards: 1. DEAS 1217:2023, General purpose rubber gumboots — specification The Draft East African Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comments on this draft, which should be submitted by 28 December 2024 to the Manager Standards department for the attention of Mr. Charles Ssebalinga (email: charles.ssebalinga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 783199047).

The East African Technical Committee on Footwear (EASC/TC 064) has developed the following Draft East African standard in accordance with the EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards: 1. DEAS 1218:2023, General purpose Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Polyurethane (PU) gumboots — specification The Draft East African Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comments on this draft, which should be submitted by 28 December 2024 to the Manager Standards department for the attention of Mr. Charles Ssebalinga (email: charles.ssebalinga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 783199047).

The East African Technical Committee on Footwear (EASC/TC 064) has developed the following Draft East African standard in accordance with the EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards: 1. DEAS 1219:2023, Sizes and fittings of footwear and footwear lasts — specification The Draft East African Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comments on this draft, which should be submitted by 28 December 2024 to the Manager Standards department for the attention of Mr. Charles Ssebalinga (email: charles.ssebalinga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 783199047).

Kindly seeking your views regarding the mandatory application of the standard on Bongo and other related fermented milks.

Kindly requesting for your comments regarding the mandatory application of the following standard:

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1120-2:2024, Mosquito repellents — Performance guidelines—Part 2: Spatial repellents Guidelines—Part 2: Spatial repellents. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by 6 th January 2025

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1119-6: 2024, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 6: Petroleum jelly. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by 6 th January 2025.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is in the process of revising the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 1685:2024; Standard Specification for Denatured Ethanol for Use as Cooking and Appliance Fuel. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on the draft. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya, (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703-622282) by 07th January 2025. Please note that anyone wishing to access a copy of the draft standard can obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information, and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628).

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is revising the following Draft Uganda Standards; (i) DUS 1685:2024; Standard Specification for Denatured Ethanol for Use as Cooking and Appliance Fuel. (ii) DUS 916:2024; Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel The Draft Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation The Committee invites you to send comments on the drafts. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya, (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703-622282) by 07th January 2025. Please note that anyone wishing to access a copy of the draft standards can obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information, and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628).

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 109,Pipes, Fittings and Valves is revising the following Draft Uganda Standards; (i) DUS 945-1:2012- Pre-insulated flexible pipe Systems-Part 1: Classification, General requirements and methods of test (ii) DUS 945-2:2012- Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems - Part 2: Non bonded system with plastic service pipes - Requirements and methods of test The Draft Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on the drafts. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Mr. John Nyesiga, (email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug or 0785934828) by 12th January 2025.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 109,Pipes, Fittings and Valves is revising the following Draft Uganda Standards; (i) DUS 945-1:2012- Pre-insulated flexible pipe Systems-Part 1: Classification, General requirements and methods of test (ii) DUS 945-2:2012- Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems - Part 2: Non bonded system with plastic service pipes - Requirements and methods of test The Draft Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on the drafts. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Mr. John Nyesiga, (email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug or 0785934828) by 12th January 2025.

The East African Standards Technical Committee on Building and Construction materials (EASC/TC 021) has developed the following Draft East African Standard on roof. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on suitability for implementation

The East African Standards Technical Committee on Building and Construction materials (EASC/TC 021) has developed the following Draft East African Standard on concrete. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on suitability for implementation

The East African Standards Technical Committee on Building and Construction materials (EASC/TC 021) has developed the following Draft East African Standard on concrete. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on suitability for implementation

The East African Standards Technical Committee on Building and Construction materials (EASC/TC 021) has developed the following Draft East African Standard on cement. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on suitability for implementation

The East African Standards Technical Committee on Building and Construction materials (EASC/TC 021) has developed the following Draft East African Standard on cement. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on suitability for implementation

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/TC 126, Timber and timber products has prepared the following Draft Uganda Standard for wooden pallets. The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/TC 126, Timber and timber products has prepared the following Draft Uganda Standard for wooden pallets. The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation