On 16 June 2026 World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification submitted by the East African Community (EAC) Partner States- Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) serves as the agency responsible for the notification. The proposal covers beauty and make-up preparations, skin care products, sunscreen and suntan preparations, manicure and pedicure products (HS 3304; ICS 71.100.70). The notified document, DEAS 847-13:2025, Cosmetics—Analytical Methods—Part 13: Determination of Rancidity (Second Edition), comprises 12 pages in English and prescribes a standardized analytical test method for determining the rancidity of oils and fats used in cosmetic products. The draft updates the 2017 edition and complements EAS 847-1 (Glossary of Terms) to support consistent testing practices across the region. The proposal aims to protect human health and safety, harmonize cosmetic testing requirements, reduce technical barriers to trade, and facilitate regional and international trade. The proposed adoption date has not yet been determined, and no entry-into-force date has been specified. Comments on the draft may be submitted until 14 August 2026
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