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Notifying
Member: UGANDA
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):
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Agency
responsible:
Uganda
National Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 6329
Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256 414 333 250/1/2/3
Fax: +256 414 286 123
E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug
Web:
www.unbs.go.ug
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Notified
under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:
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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may
be provided in addition, where applicable): Floorcloths,
dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths, of all types of textile
materials (HS code(s): 630710); Surface preparation (ICS code(s): 25.220.10);
Scouring pad
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Details of notified document(s) (title,
number of pages and languages, means of access): DUS 2597:2026,
Scouring pad — Specification, First Edition; (12 page(s), in English)
Link to notified document(s) and/or contact
details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:
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Description
of content: This Draft Uganda
Standard specifies requirements, and test methods of scouring pads for
household cleaning. Scouring pad is a general-purpose household cleaning hand
pad made of high quality fibre forming an open textured web that has abrasive
cleaning particles.
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Objective
and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Protection of human health or
safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Reducing trade
barriers and facilitating trade; Cost saving and productivity enhancement
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Relevant
documents:
1._
US ISO 3801,
Textiles — Woven fabrics — Determination of mass per unit length and mass per
unit area
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US ISO 105-
C10, Textiles — Tests for colourfastness — Part C10: Colourfastness to
washing with soap or soap and soda
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US ISO 105-X12,
Textiles — Tests for colourfastness — Part X12: Colourfastness to rubbing
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US ISO 139,
Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
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KS 1100,
Scouring pad — Specification
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Q/LYQJ
001-2018, Cleaning block
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Proposed
date of adoption: To be determined
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined
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Provision of comments
Final
date for comments: 14 March 2026
[X] 60 days from notification
Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments
regarding the notification:
Uganda
National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Plot 2-12,
Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial & Business Park
P.O. Box 6329
Kampala
Kampala
Tel: +(256) 0417 33 32 50; +(256) 0417 33 32 51; +(256) 0417 33 32 52
Fax: +(256) 041 28 61 23
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website:
http://www.unbs.go.ug
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