DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SYNTHETIC ORGANIC LIQUID DETERGENT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE - SPECIFICATION
The UNBS/TC 309, Surface active agents on behalve of the EASC/TC 074, Surface active agents is calling for comments on the following Draft East African Standards that are being technically revised; DEAS 835-1: 2025, Bath preparations- Specification- part 1: synthetic detergent based foam baths and shower gels DEAS 383: 2025, Liquid detergent for household use - Specification DEAS 186-1: 2025, Bathing soap – Specification – Part 1: Solid DEAS 842-1: 2025, Hair shampoo – Specification – Part 1: Soap based DEAS 794: 2025, Determination of the microbial inhibition of Cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes –Test method. The committee would appreciate any comments on these drafts, which should be submitted before 30th August 2025 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of David Mugume (email: david.mugume@unbs.go.ug or 0781290623) 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(s) to which they refer.
Public Review Period: June 30, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 (8 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HAIR SHAMPOO PART 1: SOAP BASED SPECIFICATION
The UNBS/TC 309, Surface active agents on behalve of the EASC/TC 074, Surface active agents is calling for comments on the following Draft East African Standards that are being technically revised; DEAS 835-1: 2025, Bath preparations- Specification- part 1: synthetic detergent based foam baths and shower gels DEAS 383: 2025, Liquid detergent for household use - Specification DEAS 186-1: 2025, Bathing soap – Specification – Part 1: Solid DEAS 842-1: 2025, Hair shampoo – Specification – Part 1: Soap based DEAS 794: 2025, Determination of the microbial inhibition of Cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes –Test method. The committee would appreciate any comments on these drafts, which should be submitted before 30th August 2025 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of David Mugume (email: david.mugume@unbs.go.ug or 0781290623) 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(s) to which they refer.
Public Review Period: June 30, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 (8 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON BATH PREPARATIONS- PART 1: SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED FOAM BATHS AND SHOWER GELS-SPECIFICATION
The UNBS/TC 309, Surface active agents on behalve of the EASC/TC 074, Surface active agents is calling for comments on the following Draft East African Standards that are being technically revised; DEAS 835-1: 2025, Bath preparations- Specification- part 1: synthetic detergent based foam baths and shower gels DEAS 383: 2025, Liquid detergent for household use - Specification DEAS 186-1: 2025, Bathing soap – Specification – Part 1: Solid DEAS 842-1: 2025, Hair shampoo – Specification – Part 1: Soap based DEAS 794: 2025, Determination of the microbial inhibition of Cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes –Test method. The committee would appreciate any comments on these drafts, which should be submitted before 30th August 2025 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of David Mugume (email: david.mugume@unbs.go.ug or 0781290623) 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(s) to which they refer.
Public Review Period: June 30, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 (8 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DETERMINATION OF THE MICROBIAL INHIBITION OF COSMETIC SOAP BARS AND LIQUID HAND AND BODY WASHES - TEST METHOD (3RD EDITION)
The UNBS/TC 309, Surface active agents on behalve of the EASC/TC 074, Surface active agents is calling for comments on the following Draft East African Standards that are being technically revised; DEAS 835-1: 2025, Bath preparations- Specification- part 1: synthetic detergent based foam baths and shower gels DEAS 383: 2025, Liquid detergent for household use - Specification DEAS 186-1: 2025, Bathing soap – Specification – Part 1: Solid DEAS 842-1: 2025, Hair shampoo – Specification – Part 1: Soap based DEAS 794: 2025, Determination of the microbial inhibition of Cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes –Test method. The committee would appreciate any comments on these drafts, which should be submitted before 30th August 2025 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of David Mugume (email: david.mugume@unbs.go.ug or 0781290623) 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(s) to which they refer.
Public Review Period: June 30, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 (8 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON BATHING SOAP - SPECIFICATION - PART 1_SOLID.
The UNBS/TC 309, Surface Active Agents, on behalf of the EASC/TC 074, Surface Active Agents, is calling for comments on the following Draft East African Standards that are being technically revised: 1. DEAS 835-1: 2025, Bath preparations—Specification—Part 1: Synthetic detergent-based foam baths and shower gels 2. DEAS 383: 2025, Liquid detergent for household use—Specification 3. DEAS 186-1: 2025, Bathing soap—Specification—Part 1: Solid 4. DEAS 842-1: 2025, Hair shampoo—Specification—Part 1: Soap-based 5. DEAS 794: 2025, Determination of the microbial inhibition of cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes—test method. The committee would appreciate any comments on these drafts, which should be submitted before 30th August 2025 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of David Mugume (email: david.mugume@unbs.go.ug or 0781290623) 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(s) to which they refer.
Public Review Period: June 30, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 (8 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUSTER — SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 079 – Scholastic Materials has developed the following Draft East African Standards: DEAS 1279:2025, Duster — Specification. This draft standard is now open for national public enquiry. As the National Focal Point, Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the National Mirror Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301 – Chemistry is circulating the documents to stakeholders and the general public for comments regarding its suitability for national implementation. Kindly submit your feedback by Thursday, 18th September 2025 using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet, with clear references to the relevant clause(s), and should be addressed to: The Manager, Standards Department Attention: Mr. Baraza Timothy, Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0780 514 857 / 0752 422 549 If you have no specific comments and find the draft acceptable, kindly notify us accordingly. We appreciate your continued cooperation in the development of national standards.
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON CRAYON & PASTEL — SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 079 – Scholastic Materials has developed the following Draft East African Standards: DEAS 1278:2025, Crayon & Pastel — Specification. This draft standard is now open for national public enquiry. As the National Focal Point, Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the National Mirror Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301 – Chemistry is circulating the documents to stakeholders and the general public for comments regarding its suitability for national implementation. Kindly submit your feedback by Thursday, 18th September 2025 using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet, with clear references to the relevant clause(s), and should be addressed to: The Manager, Standards Department Attention: Mr. Baraza Timothy, Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0780 514 857 / 0752 422 549 If you have no specific comments and find the draft acceptable, kindly notify us accordingly. We appreciate your continued cooperation in the development of national standards.
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GEOMETRY SET - SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 079 – Scholastic Materials has developed the Draft East African Standards: DEAS 1277:2025, Geometry Box — Specification. This draft standard is now open for national public enquiry. As the National Focal Point, Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the National Mirror Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301 – Chemistry is circulating the documents to stakeholders and the general public for comments regarding its suitability for national implementation. Kindly submit your feedback by Thursday, 18th September 2025 using the attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet, with clear references to the relevant clause(s), and should be addressed to: The Manager, Standards Department Attention: Mr. Baraza Timothy, Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0780 514 857 / 0752 422 549 If you have no specific comments and find the draft acceptable, kindly notify us accordingly. We appreciate your continued cooperation in the development of national standards.
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPECIFICATION FOR STABILIZED SOIL BLOCKS
The UNBS/TC 106, Cement, concrete, tiles, and other construction materials, has developed a Draft Uganda Standard (DUS) on Stabilized Soil Blocks in accordance with the procedures for the development of Uganda Standards. This Draft East African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MASONRY CEMENT – PART 2: TEST METHODS
The UNBS/TC 106, Cement, concrete, tiles, and other construction materials, has developed a Draft Uganda Standard (DUS) on Masonry cement in accordance with the procedures for the development of Uganda Standards. This Draft East African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MASONRY CEMENT – PART 1: SPECIFICATION
The UNBS/TC 106, Cement, concrete, tiles, and other construction materials, has developed a Draft Uganda Standard (DUS) on Masonry cement in accordance with the procedures for the development of Uganda Standards. This Draft East African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DECORATIVE MELAMINE-FACED BOARDS
The UNBS/TC 126, Timber and Timber Products, has developed a Draft Uganda Standard (DUS) on Melamine-Faced Boards in accordance with the procedures for the development of Uganda Standards. This Draft East African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: July 21, 2025 to Sept. 19, 2025 (29 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON BANANA FIBRE HAIR EXTENSIONS — SPECIFICATION
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and sampling of banana fibre hair extensions for use by humans. This document is not applicable to synthetic fibre hair extensions or natural hair extensions cut from humans and animals (including fur and hair)
Public Review Period: Aug. 4, 2025 to Oct. 3, 2025 (43 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER — SPECIFICATION — PART 1: HOUSEHOLD USE
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/ TC116, Electrical Appliances and Accessories has developed DUS 2726: 2025 Electric Pressure Cooker — Specification — Part 1: Household Use. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Technical Committee invites you to submit comments on the Draft Uganda Standard by 20 October 2025. 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)
Public Review Period: Aug. 20, 2025 to Oct. 19, 2025 (59 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ELECTRIC COOKING — INDUCTION HOB — SPECIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/ TC116, Electrical Appliances and Accessories has developed DUS 2520: 2025 Electric Cooking — Induction hob — Specification. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Technical Committee invites you to submit comments on the Draft Uganda Standard by 20 October 2025. 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)
Public Review Period: Aug. 20, 2025 to Oct. 19, 2025 (59 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ELECTRIC COOKING— INFRARED HOB — SPECIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/ TC116, Electrical Appliances and Accessories is in the process of developing DUS 2519: 2025 Electric Cooking— Infrared hob — Specification, as a Uganda Standard. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Technical Committee invites you to submit comments on the Draft Uganda Standard by 20 October 2025. 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)
Public Review Period: Aug. 20, 2025 to Oct. 19, 2025 (59 days to end)
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