Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 1164:2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/391, G/TBT/N/KEN/1477, G/TBT/N/RWA/915, G/TBT/N/TZA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1824 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 1164:2024 Foliar Fertilizer – Specification (1st Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 1164:2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/391, G/TBT/N/KEN/1477, G/TBT/N/RWA/915, G/TBT/N/TZA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1824 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 1164:2024 Foliar Fertilizer – Specification (1st Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 1164:2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/391, G/TBT/N/KEN/1477, G/TBT/N/RWA/915, G/TBT/N/TZA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1824 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 1164:2024 Foliar Fertilizer – Specification (1st Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025 | Final date for Comment: 10 February 2026

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies constructional requirements, sampling and test methods for Stainless steel air tight grain storage silo.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. (HS code(s): 7309); Packaging and distribution of goods (ICS code(s): 55); Stainless steel silo

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 1164:2023, Inorganic Foliar Fertilizer— Specification, First edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/391, G/TBT/N/KEN/1477, G/TBT/N/RWA/915, G/TBT/N/TZA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1824 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 1164:2024 Foliar Fertilizer – Specification (1st Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 3101); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 912:2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/429, G/TBT/N/KEN/1534, G/TBT/N/RWA/964, G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 912:2024 Fertilizers – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification (2nd Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310290); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 912:2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/429, G/TBT/N/KEN/1534, G/TBT/N/RWA/964, G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 912:2024 Fertilizers – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification (2nd Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310290); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 912:2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/429, G/TBT/N/KEN/1534, G/TBT/N/RWA/964, G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 912:2024 Fertilizers – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification (2nd Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310290); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 912:2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/429, G/TBT/N/KEN/1534, G/TBT/N/RWA/964, G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 912:2024 Fertilizers – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification (2nd Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310290); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 12 December 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS 912:2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/429, G/TBT/N/KEN/1534, G/TBT/N/RWA/964, G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 was adopted by Uganda on 30 September 2025 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 912:2024 Fertilizers – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification (2nd Edition). The Standard can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg) (HS code(s): 310290); Fertilizers (ICS code(s): 65.080)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification