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Draft Standards for Public Review
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in collaborating with Agribusiness Initiative Trust (aBi-Trust) is developing the following standards;
- DUS 999, Fresh chilli pepper — Specification
- DUS 923; Code of practice for Horticulture Industry and;
- DUS 1536; Code of Practice for Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A Contamination in Coffee
The draft standards are due for the public review process for the general public to give their
comments on their suitability for implementation.
UNBS requests stakeholder to read the standards and send comments by 8th July 2013. It
would also be appreciated if stakeholders with no specific comments to make and find the draft
standards generally acceptable notified UNBS. Comments should be sent on the attached ballotform.
Detailed comments should be provided on a separate sheet of paper identifying the number ofthe clause to which they refer. Suggestions entailing revision of text and should indicate
preferred wording.
All correspondences on this should be addressed to the Executive Director UNBS, for the
attention of Moreen Were (078-2 532 915;
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 06:31
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Upcoming Events
| 1/2/2013 | The National Standards Council Staff and Administration meeting was held at UNBS Boardroom, Nakawa |
| 5/2/2013 |
A consultation meeting was held by UNBS together with Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for members of Uganda Motor industry Association on Pre-Verification of Conformity to Standards (PVoC) Programme |
| 12/2/2013 |
UNBS attended meeting with Members of Parliament on the Sessional Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry discuss the draft Committee Report to Parliament on the UNBS Amendment Bill 2010. |
| 13-15/2/2013 |
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with ASARECA organized a three-day Regional Inception Workshop on “Enhancing Adoption of Harmonized Standards in Eastern and Central Africa” at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda. The Workshop was funded by the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). The Workshop participants were from Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. |
| 14/2/2013 | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives handed over a Motor Vehicle to UNBS, procured under the Economic Partnership Agreement Related Trade and Private Sector Support (EPA-TAPSS) programme. At the same function 5 Motor Cycles were handed over to District Commercial Officers of Lira, Mbarara, Jinja, and Iganga to be used for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) activities. The handover ceremony took place at UNBS Headquarters, Nakawa. |
| 15-16/2/2013 |
Training in Corporate Governance for NSC members, Managers and Division Heads in Corporate Governance held at Royal Suits Hotel, Bugolobi. The training was facilitated by Consultants from Uganda Management Institute. |
| 18-19/2/2013 |
UNBS hosted a delegation from South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS) as a follow up of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2011 during the Inaugural Session of the Joint Trade Committee between the Republic of Uganda and South Africa.
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| 21/2/2013 | The East African Business Council (EABC) Regional Validation Workshop on Prioritisation of EAC Standards and Technical Regulations in EAC at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala |
| 21/2/2013 | Sensitization meeting for members of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) on Pre-Verification of Conformity to Standards (PVoC) Programme at Uganda Manufacturers’ Association Hall |
| 21-22/2/2013 | Delegation from National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), Kenya benchmarking visit on the Waragi Sector in Uganda |
| 25-26/2/2013 |
The 3rd East African Committee Technical Management Board meeting to be held on 25th and 26th February 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya and thereafter, a visit by the EAC Team to Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to familiarize with operations of PVoC and other conformity assessment activities on 27th and 28th February 2013. |
| 28/2/2013 |
Retreat of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Public Agencies and representatives of Local Governments to consider Government Half-Annual Performance Reports for the Financial Year 2012/13 to be held at the New Government Building - OPM Block |
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 March 2013 04:33
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Public Notices
The following are links to articles regarding UNBS and its activities, captured in the press.
Cabinet approves Anti-Counterfeit Bill
Inadequate funds hamper fight against counterfeits
UNBS Launches measures to fight counterfeits imports
UNBS warns on fake bottled water
UNBS warns of fake goods on the market
Publish and blacklist all manufacturers of counterfeit goods
Pius Katunzi: Manyindo should give UNBS new lease of life
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 00:35
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Job Vacancies
There are no vacant positions at UNBS currently. Please check again another time.
Last Updated on Friday, 03 May 2013 11:48
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Banned Product
Beware of certain cosmetics that may be harmful to your skin, and health in future.
Last Updated on Friday, 03 May 2013 12:21
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