Uganda published standard for timber preservatives, hazard conditions for timber etc Uganda National Bureau of Standards published standards DUS 2021:2019, The preservative treatment of timber Standard covers the classification of timber preservatives, hazard conditions for timber, the solvents used for timber preservatives, the preparation of timber for treatment, the various treatment processes and the use of preservative-treated timber in specific areas in Uganda. Recommendations relating to the handling and safety of preservative-treated timber are also given. This standard does not cover treatment with fire retardants. Click here for notification DUS 2114:2018, Preservation of Bamboo for Structural Purposes Standard covers types of preservatives and treatment procedures of bamboos used for structural purposes like post, scaffoldings, house building, walls, trusses, etc. It also includes recommendations on the choice of treatment depending upon the various uses to which the bamboo is put. This standard does not cover the treatment of bamboo for non-structural purposes, which is covered in DUS 2098. Click here for notification Products covered : Timber preservatives; Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter, other than those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined , Wood-protecting chemicals HS code: 3206 Proposed date of adoption: June 2020 Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification | 
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