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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/151 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/530 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/640 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1440 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Chemicals, Manufacturing
DEAS 338:2021, Chemical hair relaxers and hair…
DEAS 338:2021, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification, Third Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This standard applies to chemical hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 338:2021, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification, Third Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This standard applies to chemical hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
Chemical hair relaxers, hair waving products; Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS 71.100.70)
Type of measure
Technical specification and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
330520
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/152 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/531 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/641 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1441 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Manufacturing
DEAS 335:2021, Cologne, hydrosols and toilet…
DEAS 335:2021, Cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters — Specification, Third Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters intended for human use. This standard does not apply to baby colognes and air fresheners.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 335:2021, Cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters — Specification, Third Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters intended for human use. This standard does not apply to baby colognes and air fresheners.
Cologne, Hydrosols, Toilet waters; Perfumes and toilet waters (excl. aftershave lotions, personal deodorants and hair lotions) (HS 3303); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS 71.100.70)
Type of measure
Technical specification and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
3303
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/153 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/532 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/642 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1442 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Manufacturing
DEAS 1064-1: 2021, Lighting products — Minimum…
DEAS 1064-1: 2021, Lighting products — Minimum energy performance standard — Part 1 — Lamps: This Draft East African standard covers the energy efficiency and functional performance requirements, sampling and test methods for general service lamps and tubular lamps. General service lamps include directional and non-directional lamps of all shapes and finishes; using incandescent, halogen, compact fluorescent, light emitting diode (LED), and other light source technologies. 1.2 This standard does not cover high-intensity discharge lamps and tubular lamps including both fluorescent and LED tubes. 1.3 This standard does not cover safety requirements of lighting products. For detail on which general service lamps and tubular lamps are included and excluded, see clause 5.
Environment related objective
To set minimum energy efficiency and functional performance requirements for general service lamps and tubular lamps
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1064-1: 2021, Lighting products — Minimum energy performance standard — Part 1 — Lamps: This Draft East African standard covers the energy efficiency and functional performance requirements, sampling and test methods for general service lamps and tubular lamps. General service lamps include directional and non-directional lamps of all shapes and finishes; using incandescent, halogen, compact fluorescent, light emitting diode (LED), and other light source technologies. 1.2 This standard does not cover high-intensity discharge lamps and tubular lamps including both fluorescent and LED tubes. 1.3 This standard does not cover safety requirements of lighting products. For detail on which general service lamps and tubular lamps are included and excluded, see clause 5.
Lighting in general
Type of measure
Technical standard and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
91.160.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/154 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/533 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/643 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1443 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Other…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Manufacturing
DEAS 1064-2:2021, Lighting products — Minimum…
DEAS 1064-2:2021, Lighting products — Minimum energy performance standard — Part 2 – Luminaires: This Draft East African standard covers the energy efficiency and functional performance requirements, sampling and test methods for luminaires described in Clause 4 which include the following: a) indoor ambient luminaires; and b) outdoor / streetlight luminaires. This standard does not apply to indoor ambient luminaires or outdoor/streetlight luminaires specifically tested and approved to operate: a) in potentially explosive atmospheres; b) for emergency use; and c) in or on aircraft. This standard does not cover safety requirements of lighting products
Environment related objective
To set minimum energy efficiency and functional performance standards for luminaires
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1064-2:2021, Lighting products — Minimum energy performance standard — Part 2 – Luminaires: This Draft East African standard covers the energy efficiency and functional performance requirements, sampling and test methods for luminaires described in Clause 4 which include the following: a) indoor ambient luminaires; and b) outdoor / streetlight luminaires. This standard does not apply to indoor ambient luminaires or outdoor/streetlight luminaires specifically tested and approved to operate: a) in potentially explosive atmospheres; b) for emergency use; and c) in or on aircraft. This standard does not cover safety requirements of lighting products
Lighting in general (ICS 91.160.01)
Type of measure
Technical standard and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
91.160.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/170 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/561 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/658 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1490 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Conformity assessment procedures Fisheries, Manufacturing
DEAS 832: 2021, Fish industry — Operational…
DEAS 832: 2021, Fish industry — Operational cleanliness and hygiene — Guidelines, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard covers guidelines for operational cleanliness and hygiene in the fish industry.
Environment related objective
To cover guidelines related to operational cleanliness in the fish industry and protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 832: 2021, Fish industry — Operational cleanliness and hygiene — Guidelines, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard covers guidelines for operational cleanliness and hygiene in the fish industry.
Fresh or chilled fish, n.e.s (HS 030289); Processes in the food industry (ICS 67.020)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
030289
67.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/185 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/576 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/673 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1507 Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Chemicals, Manufacturing
DEAS 25:2021, School chalk— Specification: This…
DEAS 25:2021, School chalk— Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for solid white and coloured school chalks intended to be used on chalkboards.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 25:2021, School chalk— Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for solid white and coloured school chalks intended to be used on chalkboards.
School chalk; Chalk (HS 2509); Other products of the chemical industry (ICS 71.100.99)
Type of measure
Technical specification and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
2509
71.100.99
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/190 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1171 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/581 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/678 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1512 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
DEAS 835-1:2021, Bath preparations —…
DEAS 835-1:2021, Bath preparations — Specification — Part 1: Synthetic detergent-based foam baths and shower gels, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic foam baths and shower gels. This standard covers synthetic detergent-based foam baths (also referred to as cream baths), shower gels (also referred to as body wash, cream wash, cream shower, bath shower, and shower shampoo), and other such related products. This standard does not apply to bath salts, bath oils, bath powders, and soap-based bath and shower products. This standard does not apply to medicinal products for which therapeutic claims are made.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 835-1:2021, Bath preparations — Specification — Part 1: Synthetic detergent-based foam baths and shower gels, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic foam baths and shower gels. This standard covers synthetic detergent-based foam baths (also referred to as cream baths), shower gels (also referred to as body wash, cream wash, cream shower, bath shower, and shower shampoo), and other such related products. This standard does not apply to bath salts, bath oils, bath powders, and soap-based bath and shower products. This standard does not apply to medicinal products for which therapeutic claims are made.
Synthetic foam baths, shower gels, cream baths, body wash, cream wash, cream shower, bath shower, shower shampoo; Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap (HS 340130); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS 71.100.70)
Type of measure
Technical specification
ICS - HS Code
340130
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/1284 Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Chemicals
DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate…
DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling method and test methods for granulated superphosphate fertilizers.

Relevant docs: (...)
6. ISO 8157, Fertilizers and soil conditioners — Vocabulary
(...)
8. ISO 8397, Solid fertilizers and soil conditioners — Test sieving
(...)
Environment related objective
To specify requirements and test methods for fertlizers and superphosphates
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DUS ARS 1482:2021, Granulated superphosphate fertilizers — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling method and test methods for granulated superphosphate fertilizers.

Relevant docs: (...)
6. ISO 8157, Fertilizers and soil conditioners — Vocabulary
(...)
8. ISO 8397, Solid fertilizers and soil conditioners — Test sieving
(...)
Superphosphates : (HS 31031); Fertilizers (ICS 65.080)
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
31031
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Keywords
Environment
Soil
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/1285 Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Chemicals
DUS ARS 1492: 2021, Agricultural liming…
DUS ARS 1492: 2021, Agricultural liming materials — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials.

Relevant docs: (...)
4. ISO 8397, Solid fertilizers and soil conditioners — Test sieving (...)
7. ISO 11465, Soil quality — Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis — Gravimetric method
(...)
Environment related objective
To specify requirements and test methods for fertlizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DUS ARS 1492: 2021, Agricultural liming materials — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials.

Relevant docs: (...)
4. ISO 8397, Solid fertilizers and soil conditioners — Test sieving (...)
7. ISO 11465, Soil quality — Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis — Gravimetric method
(...)
Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime (excl. pure calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide) (HS 2522); Fertilizers (ICS 65.080)
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
2522
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Keywords
Environment
Soil
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/1324 Uganda 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Chemicals, Manufacturing
DUS DEAS 1053:2021, Etch primer (single pack and…
DUS DEAS 1053:2021, Etch primer (single pack and 2-pack) — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DUS DEAS 1053:2021, Etch primer (single pack and 2-pack) — Specification, First Edition: This Draft Uganda specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them.
Etch primers, paints, varnishes
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedure
ICS - HS Code
320890
87.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
Keywords
Environment

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