Uganda notifies specification for Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with food stuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water

Uganda National Bureau of Standards notifies specification for Polyethylene for its safe use in contact with food stuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water

This standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for polyethylene plastic 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; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements

Products covered: Polyethylene. Ethylene, - Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, - Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more. 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 

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