Regulatory Briefing

South Africa does not yet have an approved National Chemical Inventory. However, under the Hazardous Substances Act (Act No. 15 of 1973), a list of hazardous substances is maintained.

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Uganda Notifies WTO of African Standards for Lip Balm, Lipstick and Lip Gloss Products
Uganda Notifies WTO of African Standards for Lip Balm, Lipstick and Lip Gloss Products

On May 13, 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of three draft African Standards (DARS) developed under the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) framework,...

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Kenya Notifies Draft Standard on Hand-Woven Fabrics to WTO
Kenya Notifies Draft Standard on Hand-Woven Fabrics to WTO

On 2 April 2026, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft African standard concerning hand-woven fabrics, developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). The draft standard aims...

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