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UNBS Tightens Product Safety: New CoC Rules and 57 Mandatory Standards Effective 2026

  • UNBS has introduced stricter rules for amending Certificates of Conformity (CoC), with certain details now unchangeable and all changes requiring formal approval.
  • Legal Notice No. 14 of 2025 establishes 57 mandatory standards (30 new, 27 amended), effective January 1, 2026.
  • Products under these standards must pass inspection through the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program.
  • These measures aim to strengthen Uganda’s quality assurance, protect consumers, and ensure compliance for importers and exporters.

Source: pincvision.com

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