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UgandaProposed measure, not in force yet

Fertilizers – Uganda

Official title

DUS 1862:2026, Biochar — Specification, First Edition

Uganda notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 3 June 2026. The comment period closed on 2 August 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Fertilisers; Agriculture; Biochar

HS codes
  • 31 · Fertilizers
    • 31 FERTILISERS
Notifying member
Uganda
Status
Proposed measure, not in force yet
Objectives
  • Plant protection
  • Protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease
  • Protect territory from other damage from pests
Area
SPS: Food safety, animal and plant healthSanitary and phytosanitary measures
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/SPS/N/UGA/489
Keywords
Plant health, Territory protection

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 2 August 2026
Proposed adoption
.To be determined.
Proposed entry into force
To be determined.

How to comment

The comment period closed on 2 August 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO SPS enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/SPS/N/UGA/489; it can take them up with Uganda.

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What the notification says

This Working Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for biochar. The standard applies to biochar produced from biomass through thermochemical conversion processes such as pyrolysis or gasification under limited oxygen conditions. This standard does not apply to charcoal used as fuel or biochar produced from hazardous or contaminated feedstock. Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

Sources

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