,This WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification addendum, dated 27 January 2026, was circulated at the request of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. It concerns the Draft East African Standard DEAS 817:2022, titled Stain remover for tableware Specification, Second Edition. The purpose of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the previously notified draft measure has now been officially adopted by Tanzania. The notified measure was approved on 31 October 2025 and has been implemented nationally as TZS 1783:2025/EAS 817:2022. This standard provides updated specifications and regulatory guidance for stain remover products intended for tableware use within the East African region. The notification ensures transparency and keeps WTO Members informed about regulatory developments affecting trade and product compliance. The addendum does not indicate changes to comment periods or enforcement dates, but confirms formal adoption of the standard.
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