South Africa Strengthens Chemical Trade Regulations: New Framework Aligns with Rotterdam Convention and Prior Informed Consent Procedures
On 7 October 2024, the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) introduced new regulations aimed at creating a national framework for compliance with the Rotterdam Convention. These...
Read MoreEast African Countries Notify WTO of Draft Standard for Body and Face Powders
On September 26, 2024, five East African Community countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) jointly notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft East African Standard for the use...
Read MoreEast African Countries Notify WTO of Draft Standard for Deodorants and Antiperspirants
On September 26, 2024, five countries from the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) jointly notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft East African Standard for...
Read MoreTanzania Introduces New Standard for rPET Food Contact Containers
On 2 September 2024, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft standard (DARS 1721:2024) aimed at regulating recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) used for food...
Read MoreEast African Community Adopts Draft Standard for Insecticidal Aerosols
On 24 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard entitled "Insecticidal Aerosol - Specification...
Read MoreNew East African Standard for Hair Oils Launched
On 3 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard for Hair Oils - Specifications...
Read MoreNew East African Standard Sets Guidelines for Henna Powder Quality
On 3 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard for Henna Powder (DEAS 337:2023)...
Read MoreKenya’s Pest Control Products Board approves new Regulations in 2024
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) of Kenya has implemented a comprehensive set of new regulations in 2024, to ensure safety, quality, and responsible use of pest control product. These rules...
Read MorePublic Consultation Open on South Africa's New Draft Regulation on Hazardous Chemicals Implementing GHS 10
The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa has announced a new draft Regulation (Notice No. 50431) aimed at controlling exposure to Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCAs). These regulations will implement...
Read MoreEast African countries notify WTO of draft standards for skincare products
On 9 April 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Draft East African standards for special purposes (anti-aging and sunscreen)...
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