Uganda National Bureau of Standards proposed following:

1)FDUS 2040:2018, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester:

This test method describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products by a manual Cleveland open cup apparatus or an automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. This test method is applicable to all petroleum products with flash points above 79 °C (175 °F) and below 400 °C (752 °F) except fuel oils.

Products covered: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals

HS code: 2709

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2) DUS 359:2018, Bedsheets and pillowcases – Specification:

Uganda Standard specifies requirements for flat bed sheets and pillowcases made from woven cotton or polyester fabrics or their blends meant for household purposes. The standard is not applicable to similar products used in institutions such as hotels and hospitals. The standard is also not applicable to fitted sheets.

Products covered: Pillowcases

HS code: 4818

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3) DUS 426:2018, The labelling and marking of textiles and household textile articles:

Uganda Standard makes recommendations for direct marking on textile piece-goods of information that facilitates their correct invoicing and use subsequent to their manufacture. It also specifies alternative methods for designating the fibre content of textiles and textile products and for applying this information to made-up products, piece-goods and yarns. It also specifies the methods to be used for determining the fibre content of textiles and textile products.

It includes recommendations for the labelling of each piece of textile fabric and for the marking of bulk containers in order to facilitate identification, inspection, invoicing, stock control, and any further process control during the subsequent manufacture of textile articles, for example control during the cut, make and trim of apparel.

Products covered: Textiles

HS code: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63

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Proposed date of adoption: December, 2018

Proposed date of entry into force: NA

Final date for comments: 09-12-2018

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