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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/360 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1440 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/871 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/974 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1776 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures Chemicals, Forestry
DEAS 325: 2023, Wood preservatives and treated…
DEAS 325: 2023, Wood preservatives and treated timber — Guide to sampling and preparation of wood preservatives and treated timber for analysis, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard gives guidance on the general procedures to be followed in the sampling and preparation for analysis of preservatives and preservative-treated timber. No attempt has been made here to define rigidly any detailed methodology to be followed in operations in these areas because this can depend upon the nature of the preservative, the method of treatment, and the particular requirements of relevant approval authorities. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating wood-protecting chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 325: 2023, Wood preservatives and treated timber — Guide to sampling and preparation of wood preservatives and treated timber for analysis, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard gives guidance on the general procedures to be followed in the sampling and preparation for analysis of preservatives and preservative-treated timber. No attempt has been made here to define rigidly any detailed methodology to be followed in operations in these areas because this can depend upon the nature of the preservative, the method of treatment, and the particular requirements of relevant approval authorities. (...)
Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives; Wood-protecting chemicals
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
ICS - HS Code
440310
71.100.50
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/361 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1441 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/872 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/975 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1777 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures Chemicals, Forestry
DEAS 324: 2023, Copper/chromium/arsenic…
DEAS 324: 2023, Copper/chromium/arsenic compositions for the preservation of timber — Method for timber treatment, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard prescribes procedures for treatment of timber using water borne copper/chromium/arsenic (CCA) preservative formulations. It does not specify details of treatment relating to specific end uses for which reference to the relevant commodity specification should be made.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating wood-protecting chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 324: 2023, Copper/chromium/arsenic compositions for the preservation of timber — Method for timber treatment, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard prescribes procedures for treatment of timber using water borne copper/chromium/arsenic (CCA) preservative formulations. It does not specify details of treatment relating to specific end uses for which reference to the relevant commodity specification should be made.
Copper ores and concentrates; Chromium ores and concentrates; Arsenic; Chromium ores; Copper products
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
ICS - HS Code
2610
280480
77.150.30
2603
73.060.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/362 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1442 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/873 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/976 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1778 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Forestry
DEAS 322: 2023, Wood poles, cross-arms and blocks…
DEAS 322: 2023, Wood poles, cross-arms and blocks for power and telecommunication lines — Specification, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies materials and performance requirements for solid wood poles, cross-arms and blocks for power and telecommunication lines. This standard applies to poles of simple cantilever members subject to transverse loads only.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating wood used for power and telecommunication lines
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 322: 2023, Wood poles, cross-arms and blocks for power and telecommunication lines — Specification, Second Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies materials and performance requirements for solid wood poles, cross-arms and blocks for power and telecommunication lines. This standard applies to poles of simple cantilever members subject to transverse loads only.
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcol; Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber, Wooden poles, ross-arms, blocks
Type of measure
Technical specification
ICS - HS Code
44
79.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Forest
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/365 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1445 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/876 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/979 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1782 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair —…
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair — Specification, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults. This standard does not cover chairs intended for children and bathroom use. This East African Standard allows for two levels of performance based on the end use of the chair, domestic or commercial. The forces used are sufficient to apply to chairs intended for adult use and also to ensure that a chair meets the minimum requirements in its intended environment, but do not ensure that failure will not eventually occur either as a result of habitual misuse or after three years of service. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating plastics
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair — Specification, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults. This standard does not cover chairs intended for children and bathroom use. This East African Standard allows for two levels of performance based on the end use of the chair, domestic or commercial. The forces used are sufficient to apply to chairs intended for adult use and also to ensure that a chair meets the minimum requirements in its intended environment, but do not ensure that failure will not eventually occur either as a result of habitual misuse or after three years of service. (...)
PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; Other rubber and plastics products; Plastic monobloc chair
Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
39
83.140.99
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/367 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1447 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/878 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/981 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1784 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
DEAS 337: 2023, Henna powder — Specification:…
DEAS 337: 2023, Henna powder — Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pure henna powder.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating chemicals used in the cosmetic industry
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 337: 2023, Henna powder — Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pure henna powder.
Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments, lip and eye make-up preparations, manicure or pedicure preparations and make-up or skin care powders, incl. baby powders); Cosmetics. Toiletries Henna powder

Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
30499
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/374 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1454 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/886 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/988 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1791 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
DEAS 1119-4: 2023, Skin applied mosquito…
DEAS 1119-4: 2023, Skin applied mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 4: Bathing soap, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for skin applied mosquito repellent bathing soap.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1119-4: 2023, Skin applied mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 4: Bathing soap, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for skin applied mosquito repellent bathing soap.
Skin applied mosquito repellent bathing soap.
Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/380 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1460 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/892 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/994 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1797 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
DEAS 1155:2023, Padlocks and padlock fittings —…
DEAS 1155:2023, Padlocks and padlock fittings — Specification, First edition: This draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling of padlocks and padlock fittings used on buildings and general use. It covers performance and other requirements for dimension, strength, security, durability, material and corrosion of padlocks and padlock fittings. The specifications cover environmental, operational and security requirements for padlocks. Included are function descriptions, cycle tests, operational tests, environmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by specifying the environmental requirements of padlocks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1155:2023, Padlocks and padlock fittings — Specification, First edition: This draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling of padlocks and padlock fittings used on buildings and general use. It covers performance and other requirements for dimension, strength, security, durability, material and corrosion of padlocks and padlock fittings. The specifications cover environmental, operational and security requirements for padlocks. Included are function descriptions, cycle tests, operational tests, environmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests.
Padlocks of base metal; Building accessories
Type of measure
Technical specifications and environmental requirements
ICS - HS Code
830110
91.190
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/383 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1463 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/895 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/997 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1800 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
DEAS 1119-3: 2023, Skin applied mosquito…
DEAS 1119-3: 2023, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition: This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for skin applied mosquito repellent wipes.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating chemicals from the cosmetic industry
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1119-3: 2023, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition: This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for skin applied mosquito repellent wipes.
Mosquito repellent wipe
Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
380891
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/391 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1477 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/915 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/1011 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1824 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
DEAS 1164: 2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer—…
DEAS 1164: 2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition: This draft East African standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for inorganic foliar fertilizers
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1164: 2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition: This draft East African standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for inorganic foliar fertilizers
Fertilizers
Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
3101
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/392 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1478 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/916 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/1012 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1825 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
DEAS 1165: 2023, Agricultural liming materials —…
DEAS 1165: 2023, Agricultural liming materials — Specification, First Edition: This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials. This standard applies to agricultural liming materials, including limestone, (calcitic and dolomitic) . quicklime (burnt lime), hydrated lime, slag and shells
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating agricultural liming materials and fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1165: 2023, Agricultural liming materials — Specification, First Edition: This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials. This standard applies to agricultural liming materials, including limestone, (calcitic and dolomitic) . quicklime (burnt lime), hydrated lime, slag and shells
Fertilizers
Type of measure
Technical specifications
ICS - HS Code
2522
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment

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