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0. Revision notes

 
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21-6693
08/09/2021
08/09/2021
08/09/2021

1. Notifying Member

Uganda
Ouganda
Uganda

2. Agency responsible

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

3. Products covered

Version Products covered Interpreted
HS6 070960 - Fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta No
Products covered Interpreted
67.080.10 - Fruits and derived products No
Fresh chilli peppers
HS Code(s): 0401; ICS Code(s): 67.100.10
HS Code(s): 0401; ICS Code(s): 67.100.10

4. Regions or countries likely to be affected

 
 

5. Notified document

DEAS 332:2021, Fresh chilli peppers — Specification, Second Edition
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6. Description of content

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for fresh chilli peppers of varieties (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens and C. pubescens, to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not cover requirements for chilli peppers for industrial processing.

Note: Chilli peppers with a minimum pungency of 900 on the Scoville Index. For levels of pungency see the Annex B.

Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

7. Objective and rationale






8. Relevant international standard

Is there a relevant international standard? If so identify the standard:

CXS 307-2011, Standard for Chilli Peppers
 
 
 
 
 

9. Other relevant documents and language(s)

CAC/RCP 44, Code of practice for packaging and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
CAC/RCP 53, Code of hygienic practice for fresh fruits and vegetables
CODEX STAN 193, General standard for contaminants and toxins in food and feed
EAS 38, Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
ISO 874, Fresh fruits and vegetables — Sampling
ISO 3513:1995, Chillies — Determination of Scoville index
US 999:2013, Fresh chilli pepper — Specification
EAS 332:2002, Fresh capsicums— Specification
UNECE STANDARD FFV-61, Chilli peppers 2017 edition
CODEXSTAN 307-2011, Standard for chilli peppers
Uganda Gazette

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10. Proposed date of adoption and publication

To be determined.
To be determined.

11. Proposed date of entry into force

Proposed date of entry into force

 
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.

Effect of measure on trade

 

12. Final date for comments

Final date for comments

 
07/11/2021

Agency responsible

 
 
 
 
 
To view Members' latest Enquiry Point and Notification Authority contact details as provided to the WTO Secretariat Click here
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 ByPass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park
P.O. Box 6329
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +(256) 4 1733 3250/1/2
Fax: +(256) 4 1428 6123
E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: https://www.unbs.go.ug

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To view Members' latest Enquiry Point and Notification Authority contact details as provided to the WTO Secretariat Click here
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 ByPass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park
P.O. Box 6329
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +(256) 4 1733 3250/1/2
Fax: +(256) 4 1428 6123
E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: https://www.unbs.go.ug

14. Additional information

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