Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 300, Industrial and Public Health Chemicals 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 Ronald Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 25 November 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.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 300, Industrial and Public Health Chemicals 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 Ronald Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 25 November 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.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 300, Industrial and Public Health Chemicals 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 Ronald Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 25 November 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.

The East African Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed Draft East African Standard; DEAS 1252- 4:2025,Spatial application mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 7: Tablet. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the general 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 25th November 2025.

The East African Standards Technical Committee (EASC/TC 066) for Packaging is in the process of revising the following draft East African Standard in accordance with EAC principles and procedures for harmonization of East African standards. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Comments should be submitted using the attached Form

The East African Standards Technical Committee (EASC/TC 066) for Packaging is in the process of revising the following draft East African Standard in accordance with EAC principles and procedures for harmonization of East African standards. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Comments should be submitted using the attached Form

The East African Standards Technical Committee (EASC/TC 066) for Packaging is in the process of revising the following draft East African Standard in accordance with EAC principles and procedures for harmonization of East African standards. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Comments should be submitted using the attached Form

The East African Standards Technical Committee (EASC/TC 066) for Packaging is in the process of revising the following draft East African Standard in accordance with EAC principles and procedures for harmonization of East African standards. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Comments should be submitted using the attached Form

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 312-Minerals is in the process of adopting the following Draft Uganda Standards; • DUS ISO 23664 — Traceability of Rare Earths in the Supply Chain from Mine to Separation • DUS ISO 22927 Rare earth — Packaging and labelling These Draft Uganda Standards are now presented for public review and comments regarding their suitability for implementation within Uganda The Technical Committee hereby invites you to submit comments on their suitability for use in Uganda. Comments may be sent via email to Irene Nakagya (irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug) or by phone on 0703622282 before 08th December 2025. Please note that anybody who would like to access a copy of the draft standards may obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel: 0701194628) Please submit comments using the attached comment Form D, and for any detailed comments provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the standard title and number of the clauses to which they refer.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 312-Minerals is in the process of adopting the following Draft Uganda Standards; • DUS ISO 23664 — Traceability of Rare Earths in the Supply Chain from Mine to Separation • DUS ISO 22927 Rare earth — Packaging and labelling These Draft Uganda Standards are now presented for public review and comments regarding their suitability for implementation within Uganda The Technical Committee hereby invites you to submit comments on their suitability for use in Uganda. Comments may be sent via email to Irene Nakagya (irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug) or by phone on 0703622282 before 08th December 2025. Please note that anybody who would like to access a copy of the draft standards may obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel: 0701194628) Please submit comments using the attached comment Form D, and for any detailed comments provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the standard title and number of the clauses to which they refer.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 220 on Coffee, tea, cocoa and processed products participated in the EASC/TC 002 on Coffee, cocoa and processed products harmonized DEAS 105:2025, Roasted coffee beans and ground coffee – Specification and now is sent for public review for your comments

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 220 on Coffee, tea, cocoa and processed products participated in the EASC/TC 002 on Coffee, cocoa and processed products harmonized DEAS 975:2025, Instant (soluble) coffee — Specification and now is sent for public review for your comments.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through UNBS/TC 220 on Coffee, tea, cocoa and processed products participated in the EASC/TC 002 on Coffee, cocoa and processed products harmonized the draft East African standard on DEAS 1286:2025, Malt-based cocoa products — Specification. And now is being circulated for comments from the public.

This part of ARS 1568 specifies the requirements for the materials, size, and make of school sweaters and cardigans. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

This part of ARS 1568 specifies the requirements, test methods, and sampling of school socks. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

This part of African Standard specifies the requirements for the materials, sizes, make, packaging, sampling, care labelling and marking for shirts. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1

This part of African Standard specifies the requirements for the materials, sizes, make, packaging, sampling, care-labelling and marking for trousers and shorts. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

This part of African Standard specifies the requirements for the materials, sizes, make, packaging, sampling, labelling and marking for blazers. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

This part of ARS 1568 specifies the general requirements for the materials, workmanship, packaging, care-labelling, marking, test methods, and inspection of school clothing. Note: This standard is only intended to be used in combination with other parts containing specific requirements for school clothing performance and not on a stand-alone basis

This part of ARS 1567 covers the requirements for sampling and test methods for fabrics suitable for use in the manufacture of school wear shirts and blouses.

This part of ARS 1567 specifies the requirements for sampling and test methods for fabrics used for making trousers, dresses, tunics, and skirts. Add a statement that this is not a standalone document. It is used in conjunction with ARS 1567-1.

This part of DARS 1567 covers the requirements and test methods for fabrics suitable for use in the manufacture of school-wear blazers.

This part of ARS 1567 covers the definitions, basic requirements for packaging, labelling, marking of fabrics that are suitable for use in the manufacture of school clothing (uniform). Specific requirements are covered by the relevant parts of ARS 1567.

This Draft African Standard specifies Performance requirements, test method and sampling for disposable Baby diapers.

This draft African Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling of blankets.

This Committee Draft African Regional Standard specifies requirements, tests methods, and sampling for woven printed fabrics made from cotton or cotton blend fabrics used for apparel. Note: African prints are also known as Kitenge, Khanga, wax prints, fancy prints, Ankara etc.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through its Technical Committee UNBS/TC 222, Agrochemicals and veterinary drugs has developed (01) Draft Uganda Standard in accordance with the procedures for development of Ugandan Standards; DUS 2614:2025, Wood Vinegar — Specification. The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders for comments on their suitability for implementation. SCOPE:This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for wood vinegar. This standard is intended for agricultural, environmental, and industrial applications. It applies to wood vinegar derived from the pyrolysis of plant biomass primarily used in agriculture, pest control, and soil improvement., excluding synthetic or chemically modified derivatives

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC127, Conductors, cables, transformers, switchgear and control gear is in the process of adopting IEC 60227-4:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring, as a Uganda Standard. The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general 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 Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on it to be submitted by 20 December 2025 to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Barbara Ritah Atim (Email: barbara.atim@unbs.go.ug, 0774046101 or 0755282283) using the attached comments Form. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of the clause (s) to which they refer. Suggestions on developed text should indicate preferred wording.

This part of African Standard specifies the requirements for the materials, sizes, make, packaging, sampling, care labelling and marking for skirts. NOTE – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

This part of African Standard specifies the requirements for the materials, sizes, make, packaging, sampling, care labelling and marking for dresses and tunics. Note – This standard shall be used in conjunction with ARS 1568-1.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products, developed the Draft Uganda Standard: DUS 2515:2025 Plastic Jerrycan — Specification The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS 2508:2025 Plastic tray — Specification. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 303, Plastics and Related Products, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS 2507:2025 Plastic utensil and dinner ware rack — Specification. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 311, Crafts and Related Products, developed the Draft Uganda Standard: DUS 2456:2025 Screen print — Specification. The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301, Chemistry, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS ISO 12757-2:1998(en), Ball point pens and refills — Part 2: Documentary use (DOC). The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process. Please note that copies of the ISO 12757-2:1998(en), Ball point pens and refills — Part 2: Documentary use (DOC) may be obtained from the Information Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere or contact the centre through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug; Tel No: +256701194628). However, a document of the title and scope of the Draft Uganda Standard has been attached.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301, Chemistry, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS 483: 2025, Ballpoint pens for general use — Specification. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process. Please note that copies of the ISO 12757-2:1998(en), Ball point pens and refills — Part 2: Documentary use (DOC) may be obtained from the Information Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere or contact the centre through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug; Tel No: +256701194628). However, a document of the title and scope of the Draft Uganda Standard has been attached.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through, the National Mirror Committee of UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has participated in the development of ISO/DIS 7864, Sterile hypodermic needles for single use — Requirements and test methods under ISO/TC 84 — Devices for administration of medicinal products and catheters. The Draft International Standard is now being presented to the general 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 26th December 2025.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through, the National Mirror Committee of UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has participated in the development of ISO/DIS 7886-1, Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use — Part 1: Syringes for manual use under ISO/TC 84 — Devices for administration of medicinal products and catheters. The Draft International Standard is now being presented to the general 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 26th December 2025.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through, the National Mirror Committee of UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has participated in the development of ISO/DIS 8537, Sterile single-use syringes, with or without needle, for insulin under ISO/TC 84 — Devices for administration of medicinal products and catheters. The Draft International Standard is now being presented to the general 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 26th December 2025.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for bench vices, also known as machinists’ vices, for mounting on work tables, for general workshop use. This standard covers both fixed base bench vice, swivel base bench vice, quick release bench vice and combination bench vice

This Draft East African Standard specifies general and specific requirements of handles for hand tools. The standard covers handles made of different materials such as wood, plastics, metals and composites

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling plan for forks and rakes. This standard also covers; a) digging forks, b) ballast forks, c) road rakes, and d) garden rakes

This Draft East African Standard specifies technical requirements, test methods and sampling plan for plain and serrated blade sickles for harvesting of fodder, grasses, cereal crops, among other activities.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for five types of wheelbarrows of single wheel make suitable for domestic, industrial, agricultural and building-site conditions.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and sampling plan for axes and hatchets.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling plan of portable cans used for watering seed bed, gardens plants, potted plants and/or other applications

This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for forged hoes; both plain and fork handheld hoes used for digging. It also covers double headed hoes

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium has developed the following Draft Uganda standards: 1. WDUS 2554:2025 – Cold Rolled Steel Sections for Non-Structural Applications – Specification 2. WDUS 2601:2022 – Standard Specification for Corrugated Sheet Steel Beams for Highway 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 04thJanuary 2026 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 319, Toys, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS ISO 8124-1:2022, Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process. The documents DUS ISO 8124-2: 2023, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability DUS ISO 8124-1:2022, Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, and DUS ISO 8124-2:2023, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability, are adopted revisions of the corresponding International Standards ISO 8124-1:2022 and ISO 8124-2:2023. Attachments have been made containing the technical changes made to the previous editions of the respective standards. These standards are intended to supersede US ISO 8124-1:2018 and US ISO 8124-2:2018, respectively. Please note that copies of the standards may be obtained from the Information Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere or contact the centre through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug; Tel No: +256701194628).

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 319, Toys, developed the Draft Uganda Standards:DUS ISO 8124-2: 2023, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process. The documents DUS ISO 8124-2: 2023, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability, and DUS ISO 8124-1:2022, Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties are adopted revisions of the corresponding International Standards ISO 8124-1:2022 and ISO 8124-2:2023. Attachments have been made containing the technical changes made to the previous editions of the respective standards. These standards are intended to supersede US ISO 8124-1:2018 and US ISO 8124-2:2018, respectively. Please note that copies of the standards may be obtained from the Information Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere or contact the centre through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug; Tel No: +256701194628).

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 319, Toys, developed the Draft Uganda Standards: DUS ISO 8124-3: 2020/Amd 1:2023, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements. The Draft Uganda Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Feedback received will be considered during the technical review process and forwarded to the relevant Technical Committee for discussion. This consultative approach aims to ensure that the standard is clear, implementable, does not disrupt trade, and avoids introducing unnecessary barriers. All comments should be submitted by 30th December 2025. Comments should be recorded using the attached Comment Sheet. Where necessary, detailed remarks may be provided on a separate sheet, clearly referencing the relevant clause number(s). Submissions should be addressed to the Manager, Standards Department, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug; Tel: +256780514857 / +256752422549). If you have no specific comments and find the Draft Standard generally acceptable, we would appreciate your confirmation of that position. Your input is highly valued and will be carefully considered. Should you wish to participate in the subsequent technical meeting to elaborate on any raised matters or comments, you are welcome to express your interest. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support in the standards development process. The documents DUS ISO 8124-2: 2023, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability DUS ISO 8124-1:2022, Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, and DUS ISO 8124-2:2023, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability, are adopted revisions of the corresponding International Standards ISO 8124-1:2022 and ISO 8124-2:2023. Attachments have been made containing the technical changes made to the previous editions of the respective standards. Please note that copies of the standards may be obtained from the Information Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere or contact the centre through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug; Tel No: +256701194628).

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 967-3:2025, Butter for Cosmetic use — Specification — Part 3: Ghee butter, First Edition. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on it 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 29th December 2025

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 86: 2024, Sesame (simsim) oil for cosmetic use — Specification, Third Edition. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on it 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 29th December 2025

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 65: 2024, Coconut oil for cosmetic use — Specification, Third Edition. The Draft East African Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on it 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 29th December 2025

The EASC/TC 081 on Drinking Water, through its national mirror technical committee UNBS/TC 218 on Drinking Water and Soft Drinks, has developed a Draft East African Standard in line with the established procedures for regional standards development. The draft under consideration is: DEAS 941:2025 – Flavored Drinking Water — Specification This draft is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments regarding its suitability for implementation. We kindly invite you to review the draft and submit any comments by 31st December 2025 to the Manager, Standards Department, attention Mr. Awath Aburu at awath.aburu@unbs.go.ug or via phone at 0785 250167 / 0704 250167.

This draft Uganda standard specifies the construction and performance requirements for institutional cookstoves (ICS) using solid biomass fuels having firepower greater than 10 kW This document includes specifications that apply to fixed or portable stoves used in institutions

This document applies for biogas production systems by anaerobic digestion, biogas conditioning, biogas upgrading and biogas utilization from a safety, environmental, performance and functionality perspective, during the design, manufacturing, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operation, regular inspection and maintenance phases. This standards cover institutional biogas systems with capacity range of 10kW/day – 20kW/day The following topics are excluded from this document: — boilers, burners, furnaces and lighting in case these are not specifically applied for locally produced biogas; — gas fuelled engines for vehicles and ships; — the public gas grid; — specifications to determine biomethane quality; — transportation of compressed or liquefied biogas; — transportation of biomass or digestate; — assessment and determination whether biomass is sourced sustainably or not. An informative explanation of the scope is included in Annex A.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards through its technical committee, UNBS/TC108, Steel and Aluminium has developed the following Draft Uganda standards: 1. WDUS 2554:2025 – Cold Rolled Steel Sections for Non-Structural Applications – Specification 2. WDUS 2601:2022 – Standard Specification for Corrugated Sheet Steel Beams for Highway 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 04thJanuary 2026 to the Manager Standards Department for the attention of Mr. Rodgers Numanya (Email: rodgers.numanya@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0704048375) or Mr. John Nyesiga (Email: john.nyesiga@unbs.go.ug, Tel: 0702433638).

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for carbon paper. It covers carbon paper for typewriting and handwriting with their respective grades.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for wrapping paper. This document is not applicable to pharmaceutical, food packaging, glassine and dispensing paper.

This Draft East African standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for waxed paper for bread wrap

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for corrugated fibreboard boxes.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for base paper for waxed bread wrap.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for paper bags intended primarily for packaging and/or carrying items.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for base paper for carbon paper with their respective grades.

The East African Technical Committee on Sugar and Sugar Products (EASC/TC 019) has developed the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; The Draft East African Standards are now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on Sugar and Sugar Products (EASC/TC 019) has developed the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; The Draft East African Standards are now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on Sugar and Sugar Products (EASC/TC 019) has developed the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; The Draft East African Standards are now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on Sugar and Sugar Products (EASC/TC 019) has developed the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; The Draft East African Standards are now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

The East African Technical Committee on Sugar and Sugar Products (EASC/TC 019) has developed the following Draft East African standards in accordance with EAC principles and procedures of harmonization of East African standards; The Draft East African Standards are now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation.

This document gives guidance on the characteristics and best practices of a professional farmer organization. This document is applicable to commercially oriented farmer organizations. It does not apply to purely socially oriented farmer organizations or individual farmers. It provides a common standard of professionalism for commercially oriented farmer organizations, which can serve as guidance to inform, harmonize, and complement existing and future organizational development and assessment processes. This document is applicable to large and small farmer organizations, without regard to the number of members, volume of business, output or capital investment, nor to the specific crop or product. It can also be applicable, when adapted, for very small or nascent organizations, for specific or differentiated products or for markets with special requirements. It does not address every capacity or aspect of professionalism that can be of importance to a specific customer or market, nor imply the need for uniformity in organizational type or structure. Persons who would like to access copies of the draft standard may obtain them from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Center at Standards House Bweyogerere