DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
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 (5 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (8 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 (9 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 (9 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 (9 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 (9 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 (9 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 (9 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 (10 days to end)
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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 (10 days to end)
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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 (10 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 (26 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 (26 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SAWN SOFTWOOD TIMBER GRADING -PART 4: BRANDERING AND BATTENS -SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 022, Wood, timber and their Products has developed Draft East African Standard (DEAS) on Timber grading 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: May 22, 2025 to July 21, 2025 (32 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SAWN SOFTWOOD TIMBER GRADING -PART 3: INDUSTRIAL TIMBER -SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 022, Wood, timber and their Products has developed Draft East African Standard (DEAS) on Timber grading 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: May 22, 2025 to July 21, 2025 (32 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SAWN SOFTWOOD TIMBER GRADING -PART 2: STRESS-GRADED STRUCTURAL TIMBER AND TIMBER FOR FRAME WALL CONSTRUCTION -SPECIFICATION
The EASC/TC 022, Wood, timber and their Products has developed Draft East African Standard (DEAS) on Timber grading 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: May 22, 2025 to July 21, 2025 (32 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SAWN SOFTWOOD TIMBER GRADING — PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The EASC/TC 022, Wood, timber and their Products has developed Draft East African Standard (DEAS) on Timber grading 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: May 22, 2025 to July 21, 2025 (32 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PREFILLED SYRINGES — PART 8: REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR FINISHED PREFILLED SYRINGES
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has proposed the adoption of DUS ISO 11040-8:2016, Prefilled syringes — Part 8: Requirements and test methods for finished prefilled syringes.
The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere.
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 22nd July 2025
Public Review Period: May 23, 2025 to July 22, 2025 (33 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PREFILLED SYRINGES — PART 7: PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR STERILIZED SUBASSEMBLED SYRINGES READY FOR FILLING
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has proposed the adoption of DUS ISO 11040-7:2024, Prefilled syringes — Part 7: Packaging systems for sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling.
The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere.
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 22nd July 2025
Public Review Period: May 23, 2025 to July 22, 2025 (33 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PREFILLED SYRINGES — PART 6: PLASTIC BARRELS FOR INJECTABLES AND STERILIZED SUBASSEMBLED SYRINGES READY FOR FILLING
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has proposed the adoption of DUS ISO 11040-6:2019, Prefilled syringes — Part 6: Plastic barrels for injectables and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling.
The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere.
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 22nd July 2025
Public Review Period: May 23, 2025 to July 22, 2025 (33 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PREFILLED SYRINGES — PART 5: PLUNGER STOPPERS FOR INJECTABLES
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 307, Medical devices and equipment has proposed the adoption of DUS ISO 11040-5:2012, Prefilled syringes — Part 5: Plunger stoppers for injectables.
The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere.
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 22nd July 2025
Public Review Period: May 23, 2025 to July 22, 2025 (33 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES FACTORY BENDS, FITTINGS AND FLANGES FOR PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PART 2: FITTINGS
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 Ronald Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 27 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 28, 2025 to July 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON GAS CYLINDERS — SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES — MANUALLY OPERATED
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 318, Petroleum Distribution 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 27 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 28, 2025 to July 27, 2025 (38 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES FACTORY BENDS, FITTINGS AND FLANGES FOR PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PART 3: FLANGES
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 Ronald Kirunda (paul.kirunda@unbs.go.ug 0705587831) by 3rd August 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: June 4, 2025 to Aug. 3, 2025 (45 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS ISO 6357:1985 Documentation — Spine titles on books and other publications
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 301, Chemistry, developed the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS ISO 6357:1985 Documentation — Spine titles on books and other publications
The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on these standards to be submitted by 15th August 2025.
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 to the Manager, Standards Department (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, 0780514857 or 0752422549).
Please note that a copy of this draft standard 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: 0701194628).
The Committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make and find the Standards generally acceptable.
Attached is a document of the title and scope of the Draft Uganda Standard.
We look forward to your continued co-operation.
Public Review Period: June 10, 2025 to Aug. 9, 2025 (51 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON MILKING JELLY— SPECIFICATION
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 310,
Cosmetics and related products has developed the Draft Uganda Standard, DUS 2728:
2024: Milking jelly— Specification. The Draft Uganda 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 10th August
2025.
Public Review Period: June 11, 2025 to Aug. 10, 2025 (52 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPATIAL APPLICATION MOSQUITO REPELLENTS — SPECIFICATION — PART 8: LIQUID DETERGENT
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1252-8:2025, Spatial application mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 8: Liquid detergent, First Edition. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. 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 10th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 11, 2025 to Aug. 10, 2025 (52 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPATIAL APPLICATION MOSQUITO REPELLENTS — SPECIFICATION — PART 6: VAPORIZING MATS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1252-6:2025, Spatial application mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 6: Vaporizing mat, First Edition. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. 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 10th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 11, 2025 to Aug. 10, 2025 (52 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPATIAL APPLICATION MOSQUITO REPELLENTS — SPECIFICATION — PART 5: LIQUID VAPORIZERS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1252-5:2025, Spatial application mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 5: Liquid vaporizer, First Edition. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. 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 10th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 11, 2025 to Aug. 10, 2025 (52 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON SPATIAL APPLICATION MOSQUITO REPELLENTS — SPECIFICATION — PART 4: PAPERS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 078, Healthcare and medical devices has developed the Draft East African Standard: DEAS 1252-4:2025, Spatial application mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 4: Paper, First Edition. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to the public to provide comments on its suitability for application. 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 10th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 11, 2025 to Aug. 10, 2025 (52 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON ISO 8124-11:2019, SAFETY OF TOYS — PART 11: CHEMICAL TOYS (SETS) OTHER THAN EXPERIMENTAL SETS.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 319, Toys, has developed the Draft Uganda Standard: DUS ISO 8124-11:2019, Safety of toys — Part 11: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on this standard to be submitted by 15th August 2025.
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 to the Manager, Standards Department (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, 0780514857 or 0752422549).
Please note that a copy of this draft standard 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: 0701194628).
The Committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make and find the Standards generally acceptable.
Attached is a document of the title and scope of the Draft Uganda Standard.
We look forward to your continued cooperation.
Public Review Period: June 12, 2025 to Aug. 11, 2025 (53 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON DUS ISO 8124-10:2020, SAFETY OF TOYS — PART 10: EXPERIMENTAL SETS FOR CHEMISTRY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 319, Toys, has developed the Draft Uganda Standard: DUS ISO 8124-10:2023, Safety of toys — Part 10: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
The Draft Uganda Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the general public for comments on their suitability for implementation.
The Technical Committee would appreciate any comments on these standards to be submitted by 15th August 2025.
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 to the Manager, Standards Department (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) for the attention of Mr. Baraza Timothy (Email: timothy.baraza@unbs.go.ug, 0780514857 or 0752422549).
Please note that a copy of this draft standard 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: 0701194628).
The Committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make and find the Standards generally acceptable.
Attached is a document of the title and scope of the Draft Uganda Standard.
We look forward to your continued cooperation.
Public Review Period: June 12, 2025 to Aug. 11, 2025 (53 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS - ANALYTICAL METHODS - PART 28: DETERMINATION OF FREE CAUSTIC ALKALI.
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847- 28: 2017, Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Part 28: Determination of free caustic alkali. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS - ANALYTICAL METHODS - PART 27: DETERMINATION OF TOTAL FATTY SUBSTANCE BY GRAVIMETRIC METHOD
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847- 27: 2017, Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Part 27: Determination of total fatty substance by gravimetric method. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS – ANALYTICAL METHODS - PART 25: DETERMINATION OF FINENESS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847-25: 2017, Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 25: Determination of fineness The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS ANALYTICAL METHODS PART 23: TEST FOR ABSENCE OF GRIT IN POWDERS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847- 23: 2017, Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Part 23: Test for absence of grit in powders. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS ANALYTICAL METHODS PART 22: DETERMINATION OF SULPHUR AND SULPHIDES IN OILS
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847- 22: 2017, Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Part 22: Determination of sulphur and sulphides in oils. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS ANALYTICAL METHODS PART 19: DETERMINATION OF NON_IONIC, ANIONIC AND CATIONIC SURFACTANT CONTENT
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847-19: 2017, Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 19: Determination of non-ionic, anionic and cationic surfactant content. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON COSMETICS - ANALYTICAL METHODS - PART 18: DETERMINATION OF THERMAL STABILITY
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of 2. EAS 847-18: 2017, Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 18: Determination of thermal stability. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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CALL FOR COMMENTS ON STANDARD PRESCRIBES THE TEST METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF POLENSKE VALUE
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 071, Cosmetics and related products has proposed the re-affirmation of EAS 847- 14: 2017, Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 14: Determination of Polenske value. The title and scope of this Draft Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on their suitability for implementation. Copies of these standards can be obtained from the UNBS information and Resource Centre at Standards House, Bweyogerere. 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 16th August 2025.
Public Review Period: June 16, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 (57 days to end)
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