Uganda publishes Specification regarding Polystyrene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water Uganda National Bureau of Standards publishes Specification regarding Polystyrene for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water The Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for polystyrene (crystal and high impact) materials for the manufacture of plastic items used in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water. This standard does not cover requirements of a packaging media for a particular foodstuff and drinking water other than toxicological considerations. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements Products covered : Commercial blasting explosives, Fuel Oil explosives. - Polystyrene. Raw materials for rubber and plastics Proposed date of adoption: December 2017 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 |