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Welcome to the UNBS Website
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament of June 1983 and became operational in 1989. The UNBS Headquarters is located in Nakawa Industrial Area with regional offices in Lira, Mbale, Jinja, Kampala and Mbarara.
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Our Mission

The mission of UNBS is to enhance national development through the application of standards in trade, industry and consumer protection.

Our Vision

To be a leading institution of international repute in the provision of standardization services.

ALERTS

PUBLIC NOTICE

EXTORTION OF MONEY AND HARASSMENT OF BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) informs the business community and the general public that:

(a) There are individuals who approach the business community and threaten to close their business unless they pay some money; or thereafter impound their goods for non conformity to standards. These are impostors and not authorized UNBS staff.

(b) Extortion of money with threats of closure of premises using UNBS seals, and solicitation of bribes by UNBS staff for service delivery is criminal and should be reported to UNBS and / or the police.

(c) Payment of Weights and Measures fees must be receipted officially, with clear name and signature of the receiving officer. Other fees must be paid to the UNBS cashier or through the banks.

(d) For purposes of inspection, the business community is informed that authorized UNBS inspectors carry authority cards as well as the official UNBS Identity Cards that should be produced before inspections start.

(e) If circumstances require closure of business premises or impounding of goods, the owners will be informed in writing by the UNBS Executive Director.

(f) UNBS wishes to encourage the business community to work with UNBS as partners and comply to National Standards for the benefit of fair trade and protection of consumers.

"Any person who demands payment to have goods release or premises not to be closed by UNBS must be apprehended or reported to police or security office"

(g) For more information please contact us on: toll-free line 0800 133133 or Tel. 0414 505995 / 0414 534357, 0414 380502 0r the Ag. Executive Director on: 0772 516848; Fax: +256-414-286123; E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug…

Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area
P.O.Box 6329 Kampala
Tel.: +256-414-505995	+256-414-222369	0800133133 TOLL FREE
Fax: +256-414-286123
Email: info@unbs.go.ug