Notifications for Uganda (708 notifications)

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for establishment, implementation and maintenance of HACCP system as a preventive system to ensure food safety control measures at each step throughout the food chain.

This  Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for organic fertilizers.Organic fertilizers are naturally available mineral sources that contain moderate amount of plant essential nutrients. They are capable of mitigating problems associated with synthetic fertilizers. They reduce the necessity of repeated application of synthetic fertilizers to maintain soil fertility. Organic fertilizers comprise a variety of plant-derived materials that range from fresh or dried plant material to animal manures and litters to agricultural by-products. The nutrient content of organic fertilizers varies greatly among source materials, and readily biodegradable materials make better nutrient sources. Nitrogen and phosphorus content is lower, often substantially lower, in organic fertilizers compared to chemical fertilizers. Commonly used organic fertilizers include composted animal manure, compost, sewage sludge, food processing wastes, and municipal biosolids. They improve soil health and release nutrients to soils gradually. Examples of naturally occurring organic fertilizers include manure, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed and guano. Green manure crops are also grown to add nutrients to the soil. Naturally, occurring minerals such as mine rock phosphate, sulfate of potash and limestone are also considered as Organic Fertilizers. Examples of manufactured organic fertilizers include compost, blood meal, bone meal and seaweed extracts. Other examples are natural enzyme digested proteins, fishmeal, and feather meal.Organic fertilizers are considered an excellent source of nutrients, providing plants with vital vitamins, and soil acts as a medium between crops and fertilizers. Fertilizers can be divided into several types, depending on their components, shape, and various other properties. Meat and bone meal is an industrial by-product obtained by treating animal carcasses with heat, removing the fat, and finally drying and mincing them. Due to the high levels of total nitrogen (8%), phosphorus (5%), and calcium (10%) in meat and bone meal, these organic matters can be considered as useful fertilizers for soil improvement. Manure is an organic fertilizer used for soil fertilization after animal waste decomposes due to bacteria and fungi. Composting manure takes a relatively long time. This decomposed manure is later used in agriculture to increase and promote soil productivity. Well-decomposed manure contains N (0.5%), P2O5 (0.3%), and K2O (0.5%). Manure is used as a fertilizer, improves soil productivity by providing practically all the elements needed by plants, but not always in the right amounts, and proportions. Slurry and solid manure are traditionally spread directly on the soil surface as fertilizers.Organic fertilizers are an alternative to minimize the environmental pollution that may be due to excessive use of inorganic fertilizers. Liquid fertiliser contains nutrient compounds that could be applied as plant enhancer and are used in foliar application, as it does not require soil medium and environmentally friendly. An organic liquid fertilizer can be produced from bio-wastes composting as it contains more organic nutrients that are essential to promote healthy plant growth.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for bread intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for milled rice of the varieties grown from rice grains (Oryza spp.) intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for textured soya protein products intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for barley of the varieties grown from (Hordeum vulgare L.) intended for brewing.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for soya milk intended for human consumption.

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks which may be concentrated (solid or liquid) or ready to drink.This standard does not apply to products for which other standards apply such as:a) waters (including packaged water, flavoured drinking water and packaged natural mineral waters);b) fruit juice drinks;c) fruit juices and nectars;d) vegetable juices and nectars;e) herbal juices (ready to drink and concentrates); andf) cereal based beverages.The standard stipulates the compositional, safety and quality attributes for carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks. Labelling requirements have been incorporated in this standard to clearly distinguish carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks from other types of drinks. This standard clarifies the difference between the carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks and other drinks with a view of facilitating communication between consumers and traders while encouraging fair trade practices. For clarity purposes to industry and standard enforcers, it is important to distinctively mention that diet/light/lite are low calorie drinks, normally with virtually no calories.Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit and/or vegetable ketchup intended for human consumption as condiment and ingredient for food. This standard does not apply to tomato ketchup as it is covered in EAS 66-2.

This code of practice applies to fruits and vegetables that have been dried by natural or artificial means or a combination of both. This code does not apply to fruits and vegetables commonly known as "dehydrated fruits and vegetables" with moisture content not exceeding 5 %.

This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit chips and crisps prepared by either deep frying or baking offered for direct consumption or for further processing. It does not apply to dried fruits or crisps which have been produced by drying processes for which other standards apply.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit and/or vegetable chutney intended for human consumption.

This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for green/unripe banana and plantains flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry.

This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for dried fruits intended for direct human consumption or for other use in the food industry.

This draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit juices, pulp, nectars and fruit puree and concentrated fruit puree intended for direct human consumption or for further processing. This standard also applies to the following fruit juices:a) concentrated fruit juices;b) Fruit juice from concentrate;c) Water extracted fruit juice;d) Dehydrated fruit juice; ande) Powdered fruit juice.

This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit drinks either as ready-to-drink or dilutables containing fruit juice. This standard does not apply to the following categories of products for which other standards apply: a) fruit juices and nectars; b) vegetable juices and nectars; and c) water based flavoured drinks.

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Kombucha.Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic and certified seed cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, application for certification, field requirements, field inspection, stem harvesting and cutting, packaging and labelling. This Standard does not apply for tissue culture plantlets”.Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

This Draft East Africa Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic and certified seed certification for tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum), eligible varieties, application for certification, field requirements, field inspection, sampling, laboratory testing, certificates, packaging, labelling, and post-control tests. This standard also applies to locally produced and imported seeds.