DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR STREET VENDED FOODS
The EASC/TC 010 on Food hygiene and safety management and its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 208 on Food labelling and hygiene have developed this Draft East African Standards (DEAS) as indicated below in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards. This Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: March 26, 2025 to May 25, 2025 (5 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON IRRADIATED FOODS - GENERAL STANDARD
The EASC/TC 010 on Food hygiene and safety management and its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 208 on Food labelling and hygiene have developed this Draft East African Standards (DEAS) as indicated below in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards. This Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation
Public Review Period: March 26, 2025 to May 25, 2025 (5 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PART 2: WAREHOUSING - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC411, Halal Integrity is in the process of adopting OIC/SMIIC Standards in the different Halal sub-sectors. The Titles and Scopes of the Draft Uganda Standards are attached in the list. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on these drafts. You may send comments to Mr Isihaka Hanghuja (Email: isihaka.hanghuja@unbs.go.ug or Tel: +256701402669) by 29 May 2025
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HALAL PHARMACEUTICALS - PART 1 ----------GENERAL REQUIREMENTS..
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC411, Halal Integrity is in the process of adopting OIC/SMIIC Standards in the different Halal sub-sectors. The Titles and Scopes of the Draft Uganda Standards are attached in the list. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on these drafts. You may send comments to Mr Isihaka Hanghuja (Email: isihaka.hanghuja@unbs.go.ug or Tel: +256701402669) by 29 May 2025
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HALAL PRODUCTS- USAGE OF ANIMAL BONE, SKINS AND HAIR- GENERAL GUIDELINES
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC411, Halal Integrity is in the process of adopting OIC/SMIIC Standards in the different Halal sub-sectors. The Titles and Scopes of the Draft Uganda Standards are attached in the list. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on these drafts. You may send comments to Mr Isihaka Hanghuja (Email: isihaka.hanghuja@unbs.go.ug or Tel: +256701402669) by 29 May 2025
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PART 1: TRANSPORTATION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC411, Halal Integrity is in the process of adopting OIC/SMIIC Standards in the different Halal sub-sectors. The Titles and Scopes of the Draft Uganda Standards are attached in the list. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on these drafts. You may send comments to Mr Isihaka Hanghuja (Email: isihaka.hanghuja@unbs.go.ug or Tel: +256701402669) by 29 May 2025
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PART 3: RETAILING - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC411, Halal Integrity is in the process of adopting OIC/SMIIC Standards in the different Halal sub-sectors. The Titles and Scopes of the Draft Uganda Standards are attached in the list. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being presented to the public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on these drafts. You may send comments to Mr Isihaka Hanghuja (Email: isihaka.hanghuja@unbs.go.ug or Tel: +256701402669) by 29 May 2025
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This Uganda Standard specifies general requirements for HIV and AIDS management systems (HAMS). It is applicable to any organization that wishes to establish, implement, maintain and improve an HIV and AIDS management system. It also does not include clinical requirement or specific treatment for employees affected by HIV and AIDS.
Public Review Period: March 28, 2025 to May 27, 2025 (7 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS 701-3:2024, CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT — PART 3: HAZARDSPECIFIC RESPONSE PLANNING
This Uganda Standard covers the development of operational plans for specific hazards identified in the risk assessment process as a high priority hazard. The standard covers planning requirements for three of the most frequently recurring hazards in Uganda namely floods and dam failure; hurricanes and storm winds; and dangerous goods incidents.
Public Review Period: March 31, 2025 to May 30, 2025 (10 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS 701-2:2024 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT — PART 2: ALL-RISK EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANNING
This part of US 701 covers the development of some of the more common core functions that are required for an all-risk emergency operation system, which includes the following functions: command; communications; warning; emergency public information; evacuation; mass care; and resources management. This standard does not cover certain essential functions, such as law enforcement, fire-fighting and the functions of other emergency services for which provisions have been made in legislation.
Public Review Period: March 31, 2025 to May 30, 2025 (10 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON US 701-1:2024 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT — PART 1: TERMINOLOGY AND IMPLEMENTATION
This part of US 701 covers the uniform international terminology to be used in written plans and in the various phases of disaster management and the implementation of a disaster management system at local government level. The standard also covers the risk assessment and needs analysis procedures required for planning.
Public Review Period: March 31, 2025 to May 30, 2025 (10 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1891-2024 SUSTAINABLE COTTON — ECOLABELLING AND SUSTAINABILITY — REQUIREMENTS
This African Standard establishes Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for sustainable cotton production and handling during cultivation and post harvesting with regards to the concept of sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1884-2024 SUSTAINABLE LEATHER AND FOOTWEAR — ECOLABELLING AND SUSTAINABILITY — REQUIREMENTS
This African Standard covers all aspects and requirements of production, processing, manufacture and consumption for both domestic and commercial leather and footwear with regard to the respective concepts of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1887-2024 SUSTAINABLE FASHION — ECOLABELLING AND SUSTAINABILITY — REQUIREMENTS
This African Standard covers African fibre crops and animals from the farm to manufacturing of the fibre products. It may extend to retail markets. The scope of this standards extends to cover all aspects and requirements of fashion and garments chain of custody in Africa with respect to the concepts of Sustainable Development Goals.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1886-2024, SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION — ECOLABELLING AND SUSTAINABILITY — REQUIREMENTS-EDITED.DOCX
This African Standard specifies requirements with guidance for use in sustainable textile production and consumption for both domestic and commercial use with the respective Sustainable Development Goals.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1885-2024 TOURISM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES — SUSTAINABILITY AND ECOLABELLING REQUIREMENTS
This African standard specifies the sustainability requirements of tourism’s accommodation facilities, sets the minimum criteria and indicators for operators and apply an eco-label in the tourism sector value chain in order to obtain good quality services.that meet the SDGs.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS 1893-2024 TOURISM DESTINATION CLASSIFICATION — ECOLABELLING AND SUSTAINABILITY — REQUIREMENTS
This African Standard specifies the principles of classification of different types of tourism destinations types, set minimum requirements (criteria) and indicators for operators in the tourism sector value chain. It complies with the general requirements of sustainability and the specifications, compliance requirements and support of implementation of the three pillars of sustainable development and agenda. It covers all aspects and requirements of tourism with regard to the respective concepts of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ARS AES 4-2024(E), TOURISM - SUSTAINABILITY AND ECO-LABELLING - REQUIREMENTS
This African Standard specifies the sustainability principles, minimum requirements (criteria) and indicators for an operator applying for eco-label in the tourism sector.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS ARS 753 - SUSTAINABILITY, ECO-LABELLING, AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS – GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA FOR SUSTAINABILITY (1)
This document provides general principles and criteria for sustainability standards. It is based on the concept of sustainable development as it applies to the life cycle of products, processes or services.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS ARS 752:2025 - SUSTAINABILITY, ECO-LABELLING AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS – GLOSSARY AND BASIC DESCRIPTIONS
This document contains terms and definitions used in Sustainability, Eco-labeling and Resilient standards.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PART 4: RECOVERY MANAGEMENT
This Draft Uganda standard covers the minimum requirements needed when setting up a treatment and rehabilitation center in regards to the environment, space and structural layout, equipment, human resource and administrative management
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PART 3: RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
This Draft Uganda standards aim to provide evidence-based standardized service delivery approach that assures effective and quality care across the private and public sector.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PART 2: OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
This Draft Uganda standard covers the minimum requirements needed when setting up an outpatient center in regards to the infrastructural setting, human resource, outpatient levels of care, clients rights and responsibilities and administrative services.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PART 1: COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION
This Draft Uganda standard covers the minimum requirements needed when planning and conducting a community outreach, prevention and early intervention programmes in regards to the procedures used in the treatment, environment, equipment and administrative management.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AMBULANCE OPERATORS — REQUIREMENTS
1.1 This Draft Uganda Standard provides minimum training standards for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance Operators including legal aspects, operator qualifications and testing, history of EMS vehicle operations, vehicle types/equipment safety, physical forces, mechanics, pre-run, operations, post run, and special circumstances. 1.2 This guide promotes the safe and efficient delivery of the ambulance, equipment, crew, passengers and patients, during all phases of the delivery of EMS involving the ambulance; at all times exercising the highest degree of care for the safety of the public. This guide may be applied to the driving of other EMS vehicles that do not necessarily provide patient transportation. 1.3 This standard shall be used as the basis for all programs relevant to the training of the emergency medical services operators. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON WATER AMBULANCE — REQUIREMENTS
This East African Standard establishes the minimum requirements for performance, design, testing, operation and equipping of emergency medical services (EMS) water ambulances used for out-of-hospital medical care and patient transport. It contains requirements for the patient’s compartment. This standard covers the requirements for approval and registration and this is the responsibility of the relevant authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered. Requirements are specified for categories of road ambulances based in increasing order of the level of treatment that can be carried out. The standard is applicable to water ambulances capable of referring at least one person on a stretcher.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON AIR AMBULANCE — REQUIREMENTS
This Draft Uganda Standard establishes the minimum requirements for performance, design, testing, operation and equipping of emergency medical services (EMS) air ambulances used for out-of-hospital medical care and patient transport. It does not cover the requirements for approval and registration this is the responsibility of the relevant authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered. Requirements are specified for categories of air ambulances based on patient care capability. The standard is applicable to ground ambulances capable of referring at least one person on a stretcher.
Public Review Period: April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 (11 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PLASTIC PLATES - SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 072, Plastics and Related Products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products has developed this Draft East African Standard (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African 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: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON BABY PACIFIER/ SOOTHER
The EASC/TC 072, Plastics and Related Products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related products has developed this Draft East African Standard (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African 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: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PLASTIC TABLE - SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 072, Plastics and Related Products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products has developed this Draft East African Standard (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African 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: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PLASTIC CUPS - SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC Plastics and Related Products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products has developed this Draft East African Standard (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African 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: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETIC PENCILS - SPECIFICATION
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 845: 2024, Cosmetic pencils – Specification. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on this draft. You may send comments to Ms. Lydia Nayiga (email: lydia.nayiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 779073981) by 6th June 2025.
Public Review Period: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON HAIR NEUTRALIZER - SPECIFICATION
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS1260:2024, Hair neutralizer — Specification. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on this draft. You may send comments to Ms. Lydia Nayiga (email: lydia.nayiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 779073981) by 6th June 2025.
Public Review Period: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON BUTTER FOR COSMETIC USE – SPECIFICATION -PART 2: COCOA BUTTER
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 967-2: 2024, Butter for cosmetic use — Specification — Part 2: Cocoa butter. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on this draft. You may send comments to Ms. Lydia Nayiga (email: lydia.nayiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 779073981) by 6th June 2025.
Public Review Period: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GROUNDNUT (PEANUT) OIL FOR COSMETIC INDUSTRY - SPECIFICATION
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 64: 2024, Groundnut (peanut) oil for cosmetic use — Specification. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on this draft. You may send comments to Ms. Lydia Nayiga (email:lydia.nayiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 779073981) by 6th June 2025.
Public Review Period: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON AVOCADO OIL FOR COSMETIC INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 837: 2024, Avocado oil for cosmetic use — Specification. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on this draft. You may send comments to Ms. Lydia Nayiga (email: lydia.nayiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 779073981) by 6th June 2025.
Public Review Period: April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (17 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GUIDELINES ON FRONT OF PACK NUTRITION LABELLING
The EASC/TC 009 on Food packaging and labelling and its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 208 on Food labelling and hygiene have developed this Draft East African Standard (DEAS) as indicated below in accordance with the procedures for development of East African 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: April 25, 2025 to June 24, 2025 (35 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 60, PEANUT BUTTER — SPECIFICATION
The East African Technical Committee, EASC/TC 015 on Oilseeds, oils, fats and related products and processes is developing the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; a) DEAS 887:2023, Crude and semi refined palm oil – Specification b) DEAS 1168:2023, Virgin Coconut oils – Specification c) DEAS 1169:2023, Raw macadamia nuts in shell – Specification d) DEAS 1170:2023, Cashew flour – Specification e) DEAS 1171:2023, Peanut/groundnut flour – Specification The Draft East African Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON CRUDE AND SEMI REFINED PALM OIL - SPECIFICATION
The East African Technical Committee, EASC/TC 015 on Oilseeds, oils, fats and related products and processes is developing the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; a) DEAS 887:2023, Crude and semi refined palm oil – Specification b) DEAS 1168:2023, Virgin Coconut oils – Specification c) DEAS 1169:2023, Raw macadamia nuts in shell – Specification d) DEAS 1170:2023, Cashew flour – Specification e) DEAS 1171:2023, Peanut/groundnut flour – Specification The Draft East African Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON VIRGIN COCONUT OILS- SPECIFICATION
The East African Technical Committee, EASC/TC 015 on Oilseeds, oils, fats and related products and processes is developing the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; a) DEAS 887:2023, Crude and semi refined palm oil – Specification b) DEAS 1168:2023, Virgin Coconut oils – Specification c) DEAS 1169:2023, Raw macadamia nuts in shell – Specification d) DEAS 1170:2023, Cashew flour – Specification e) DEAS 1171:2023, Peanut/groundnut flour – Specification The Draft East African Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON RAW MACADAMIA NUTS IN SHELL- SPECIFICATION
The East African Technical Committee, EASC/TC 015 on Oilseeds, oils, fats and related products and processes is developing the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; a) DEAS 887:2023, Crude and semi refined palm oil – Specification b) DEAS 1168:2023, Virgin Coconut oils – Specification c) DEAS 1169:2023, Raw macadamia nuts in shell – Specification d) DEAS 1170:2023, Cashew flour – Specification e) DEAS 1171:2023, Peanut/groundnut flour – Specification The Draft East African Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 826, DRIED FISH — SILVER CYPRINID (RASTRINEOBOLA ARGENTEA) — SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 003 on Fish and fishery products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 211 on Fish and Fishery products, has developed six Draft East African Standards (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 872, FROZEN OCTOPUS — SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 003 on Fish and fishery products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 211 on Fish and Fishery products, has developed six Draft East African Standards (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 873, FROZEN TUNA LOINS — SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 003 on Fish and fishery products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 211 on Fish and Fishery products, has developed six Draft East African Standards (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 874, PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF PRAWNS OR SHRIMPS — CODE OF PRACTICE
The EASC/TC 003 on Fish and fishery products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 211 on Fish and Fishery products, has developed six Draft East African Standards (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 875, QUICK FROZEN PRAWNS OR SHRIMPS ― SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 003 on Fish and fishery products through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 211 on Fish and Fishery products, has developed six Draft East African Standards (DEAS) in accordance with the procedures for development of East African Standards
Public Review Period: April 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON METALLIC STAINLES STEEL HOUSEHOLD GRAIN STORAGE SILOS – PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC125, Packaging and packaging products in liaison with UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium has developed the following draft Uganda standard: DUS 2693:2025, Stainless steel airtight grain storage silo - Specification The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the Draft submitted by 23 June 2025 Please send to Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638) or Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375).
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COPPER ALLOY FANCY SINGLE TAPS, COMBINATION TAP ASSEMBLY AND STOP VALVES FOR WATER SERVICES - SPECIFICATION
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium in liaison with UNBS/TC109, Pipes and Fittings has developed the following draft Uganda standard: 1. DUS 2727:2024 Sponge iron/direct reduced iron (DRI) hot briquette iron (HBI) and cold briquette iron (CBI) for steelmaking — Specification 2. DUS 2724:2024 Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for rerolling into steel for general structural purposes —Specification 3. DUS 2270: 2024, copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and stop valves for water services - specification 4. DUS 2428: 2024, kitchen wares made of stainless steel – requirements. 5. DUS 2255: 2024, stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes for general services — specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the drafts submitted by 23rd June 2025 Please send to Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS PIPES AND TUBES FOR GENERAL SERVICES — SPECIFICATION
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium in liaison with UNBS/TC109, Pipes and Fittings has developed the following draft Uganda standard: 1. DUS 2727:2024 Sponge iron/direct reduced iron (DRI) hot briquette iron (HBI) and cold briquette iron (CBI) for steelmaking — Specification 2. DUS 2724:2024 Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for rerolling into steel for general structural purposes —Specification 3. DUS 2270: 2024, copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and stop valves for water services - specification 4. DUS 2428: 2024, kitchen wares made of stainless steel – requirements. 5. DUS 2255: 2024, stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes for general services — specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the drafts submitted by 23rd June 2025 Please send to Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON KITCHEN WARES MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL - REQUIREMENTS
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium in liaison with UNBS/TC109, Pipes and Fittings has developed the following draft Uganda standard: 1. DUS 2727:2024 Sponge iron/direct reduced iron (DRI) hot briquette iron (HBI) and cold briquette iron (CBI) for steelmaking — Specification 2. DUS 2724:2024 Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for rerolling into steel for general structural purposes —Specification 3. DUS 2270: 2024, copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and stop valves for water services - specification 4. DUS 2428: 2024, kitchen wares made of stainless steel – requirements. 5. DUS 2255: 2024, stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes for general services — specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the drafts submitted by 23rd June 2025 Please send to Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPONGE IRON FOR STEEL MAKING — SPECIFICATION
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium in liaison with UNBS/TC109, Pipes and Fittings has developed the following draft Uganda standard: 1. DUS 2727:2024 Sponge iron/direct reduced iron (DRI) hot briquette iron (HBI) and cold briquette iron (CBI) for steelmaking — Specification 2. DUS 2724:2024 Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for rerolling into steel for general structural purposes —Specification 3. DUS 2270: 2024, copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and stop valves for water services - specification 4. DUS 2428: 2024, kitchen wares made of stainless steel – requirements. 5. DUS 2255: 2024, stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes for general services — specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the drafts submitted by 23rd June 2025 Please send to Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON CARBON STEEL CAST BILLET INGOTS, BILLETS, BLOOMS AND SLABS FOR RE-ROLLING INTO STEEL FOR GENERAL STRUCTURAL PURPOSES — SPECIFICATION
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium in liaison with UNBS/TC109, Pipes and Fittings has developed the following draft Uganda standard: 1. DUS 2727:2024 Sponge iron/direct reduced iron (DRI) hot briquette iron (HBI) and cold briquette iron (CBI) for steelmaking — Specification 2. DUS 2724:2024 Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for rerolling into steel for general structural purposes —Specification 3. DUS 2270: 2024, copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and stop valves for water services - specification 4. DUS 2428: 2024, kitchen wares made of stainless steel – requirements. 5. DUS 2255: 2024, stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes for general services — specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. The Committee would appreciate any comment(s) on the drafts submitted by 23rd June 2025 Please send to Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375)
Public Review Period: April 29, 2025 to June 28, 2025 (39 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 1264 -1:2025, VEGETABLE SEED - REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 209 on Seed and planting materials participated in the EASC/TC 012 on Seed and propagation materials and now DEAS 1264 -1:2025, Vegetable seed – Requirements for certification Part 1: Cucurbit is being sent out to the public for commenting and its suitability
Public Review Period: April 30, 2025 to June 29, 2025 (40 days to end)
CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 1265:2025, PEA SEED – REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 209 on Seed and planting materials participated in the EASC/TC 012 on Seed and propagation materials and now DEAS 1265:2025, Pea seed – Requirements for certification is being sent out to the public for commenting and its suitability.
Public Review Period: April 30, 2025 to June 29, 2025 (40 days to end)
CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DEAS 1263:2025, SWEET POTATO SEED – REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 209 on Seed and planting materials participated in the EASC/TC 012 on Seed and propagation materials and now is sending DEAS 1263:2025, Sweetpotato seed – Requirements for certification to the public for commenting
Public Review Period: April 30, 2025 to June 29, 2025 (40 days to end)
CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GAS CYLINDERS — WELDED CARBON-STEEL GAS CYLINDERS — PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 318, Petroleum Distribution is in the process of adopting, the above ISO standard, which is currently a Draft Uganda Standard at public review stage. The Committee invites you to send comments on this standard. You may send comments to Paul Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 15 July 2025. Please submit comments using the attached comments form. If you have any detailed comments, provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer.
Public Review Period: May 16, 2025 to July 15, 2025 (56 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES — AXIAL AND CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS AND EXPANDER-COMPRESSORS — PART 4: EXPANDER-COMPRESSORS
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 317, Petroleum refining and transportation materials, equipment and structures is in the process of adopting, as Uganda Standard the above ISO standard, which is currently a Draft Uganda standard on public review stage. The Committee invites you to send comments on this standard. You may send comments to Paul Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 15 July 2025. Please submit comments using the attached comments form. If you have any detailed comments, provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer.
Public Review Period: May 16, 2025 to July 15, 2025 (56 days to end)
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