This Draft East African Standard specifies the minimum energy performance and energy labelling requirements for electrical non-ducted single-split, self-contained air-cooled air conditioners, air-to-air reversible heat pumps, and portable air conditioners, with a rated cooling output of up to 16 kW placed on the market for any application. This standard does not apply to:  water-cooled air conditioners,  water-source heat pumps,  multi-split air conditioners,  multi-split air-to-air heat pumps,  variable refrigerant flow systems, and  ducted equipment as well as non-electric energy sources

This Draft East African Standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance and energy labelling requirements for a.c. powered single-phase (220-240V, 50Hz) and three-phase (380-415V, 50Hz) vapor compression refrigerating appliances (that is, refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers) of rated volume from 10 L to 1 500 L for household and similar use. This standard does not apply to: a) wine storage appliances, b) mobile refrigerating appliances, c) appliances where the primary function is not the storage of foodstuffs through refrigeration, and d) Refrigerating appliances powered by other sources other than electricity e) Other refrigerating appliances different from the vapour compression type.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is in the process of adopting the Draft East Africa Standard; DEAS 158:2023, Automotive Gasoline(Premium Motor Spirit) — Specification. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation The Committee invites you to send comments on the draft. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703622282) by 05th August 2024. Please note thatif you would like to access a copy of the draft standard, you may obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628). Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. If you have any detailed comments, you may provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer. If you suggest revising the text, please provide your preferred wording. The committee will appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make or you find the proposal acceptable.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is in the process of adopting the Draft East Africa Standard; DEAS 177:2024, Automotive Gas Oil (Automotive diesel) — Specification. The Draft Standards are now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation The Committee invites you to send comments on the draft. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703622282) by 05th August 2024. 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 (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628). Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. If you have any detailed comments, you may provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer. If you suggest revising the text, please provide your preferred wording. The committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make or you find the proposal acceptable. 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 (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628). Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. If you have any detailed comments, you may provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer. If you suggest revising the text, please provide your preferred wording. The committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make or you find the proposal acceptable.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is in the process of adopting the Draft East Africa Standard; DEAS 1211:2024, Illuminating Kerosene — Specification. The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on the draft. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya, (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703622282) by 05th August 2024. Please note that anybody who would like to access a copy of the draft standard may obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628). Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. If you have any detailed comments, you may provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer. If you suggest revising the text, please provide your preferred wording. The committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make or you find the proposal acceptable.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 313, Petroleum and Petrochemical Products is in the process of adopting the Draft Uganda East Africa Standard; DEAS 1212:2024, Industrial Diesel Oil (IDO) — Specification The Draft Standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. The Committee invites you to send comments on the draft. You may send comments to the Manager Standards for the attention of Ms. Irene Nakagya, (email: irene.nakagya@unbs.go.ug or 0703622282) by 05th August 2024. Please note that if you like to access a copy of the draft standard, you may obtain it from the UNBS Documentation, Information and Resource Centre at Standards House Bweyogerere or contact the center through Mr. Maurice Musuga (email: maurice.musuga@unbs.go.ug Tel No: 0701194628). Comments should be submitted using the attached comment sheet. If you have any detailed comments, you may provide them on a separate sheet of paper and indicate the number of the clause to which they refer. If you suggest revising the text, please provide your preferred wording. The committee will also appreciate it if you inform us that you have no specific comments to make or you find the proposal acceptable.

Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 1:Definitions, classification and selection criteria AMENDMENT 1: Correction of QLAV, QLMV

Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria AMENDMENT 2: Update of Annex A and the refrigerant tables

Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation AMENDMENT 1

Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 1:Definitions, classification and selection criteria AMENDMENT 1: Correction of QLAV, QLMV

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 924:2024, Fresh Brussels sprouts — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 993:2024, Fresh dandelion greens — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 943:2024, Fresh collard greens or broccoli greens — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 932:2024, Fresh romaine lettuce - Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 928:2024, Fresh lettuces and endives — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 926:2024, Fresh cauliflowers — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 934:2024, Dasheen leaves — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 933: 2024, African leafy vegetables – Specification . The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on its suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 070 Paints, Varnishes and related products has developed the Draft East African standard DEAS 849: 2023, Silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use — Specification. 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. Prossy Nabaggala (email: prossy.nabaggala@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 782499103) by 9th September, 2024.

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat through the Technical Committee EASC/TC 070 Paints, Varnishes and related products has developed the Draft East African standard DEAS 851:2023, Matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior use — Specification. 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 these drafts. You may send comments to Ms. Prossy Nabaggala (email: prossy.nabaggala@unbs.go.ug, Tel No: +256 782499103) by 9th September, 2024.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 918:2024, Pomegranate — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 888 2024, Fresh mangoes — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 888 2024, Fresh mangoes — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 942:2024, Fresh carrot — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 890:2024, Passion fruit — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has DARS 887:2024, Fresh avocados — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

The ARSO/TC 05 on Horticulture through its national mirror technical committee, UNBS/TC 204 on Fruits, vegetables, tubers and processed products has developed DARS 886:2024, Fresh pineapples — Specification. The Draft African standard is now being circulated to stakeholders and the public for comments on their suitability for implementation. Find the drafts standard attached. Comments should be submitted using attached comment sheet. Detailed comments may be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number of clause to which they refer. Suggestions on revision of texts should indicate the preferred wording. It will also be appreciated if those with no specific comments to make but find the Draft standards suitable notify UNBS accordingly.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) through the Technical Committee UNBS/TC 307,Medical devices and equipment has be mirroring work under ISO/TC 157, Non-systemic contraceptives and STI barrier prophylactics has participated in the development of Draft International Standards: ISO/DIS 4074, Natural rubber latex male condoms — Requirements and test methods. The Draft International Standard is now being presented to the general public to provide comments on its suitability for implementation. Kindly study the Draft and submit your comments using the attached comment form by 23rd September 2024.