East African Community Strengthens Cosmetics Quality Framework with New Analytical Standards and Bath Salt Specifications
In June 2026, the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) advanced several Draft East African Standards (DEAS) aimed at improving cosmetic quality and safety. The standards harmonize testing methods for oils and fats...
Read MoreUganda Notifies WTO of New African Standards for Semi-Gloss (Egg-Shell) and Gloss Solvent-Borne Paints
On 13 May 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two Draft African Standard developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), These standards establish requirements, sampling procedures, and test methods...
Read MoreUganda Notifies WTO of Draft African Standard for Road Marking Paints
On 13 May 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft African Standard for road marking paints developed by the African Organization...
Read MoreUganda 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,...
Read MoreKenya 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...
Read MoreEgypt Notifies Draft Standard for Disposable Body-Cleaning Products and Towels
Introduction On 7 April 2026, Egypt notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft standard issued by the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS). This standard cover disposable products used for...
Read MoreTanzania Adopts New East African Standards for Detergents, Hand Washes, Skin Powders, and Engine Coolants
On 27 and 28 January 2026, five East African Community (EAC) partner states - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda - notified the World Trade Organization that Tanzania has officially adopted several Draft...
Read MoreEast African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents
Aug-18-2025
The East African Community (EAC) comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda has officially adopted six new East African Standards (DEAS) covering various skincare, hair dye, and mosquito repellent products. According...
Read MoreSouth Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025
Jul-08-2025
On 1 July 2025, the transition period for the introduction of the tenth revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 10) was completed. The...
Read MoreKenya Adopts Two-Part East African Standard for Skin-Applied Mosquito Repellents
Kenya has officially adopted both parts of the East African Standard for skin-applied mosquito repellents, marking a key step in the regional effort to harmonize safety and quality requirements for such...
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