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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has initiated a batch sampling and laboratory analysis process for maize flour exports to South Sudan. This effort aims to support trade between the two countries and aligns with UNBS’s mandate to ensure the quality of locally manufactured products, enhancing Uganda’s competitiveness in regional and international markets. This activity comes in…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has received recognition and an award from the USAID-Advancing Nutrition program Uganda for its exceptional efforts in advancing nutrition and promoting large-scale food fortification in the country. The award was presented during an event organized by USAID in Kampala under the theme, “Dissemination of Learning in the Reduction of Micronutrient Deficiencies…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has taken decisive action to elevate the quality of meat available in the Ugandan market. After conducting a comprehensive inspection of butcher shops nationwide, it became apparent that the hygienic conditions of the meat being sold were far from satisfactory. In response to these concerns, UNBS has introduced a series of…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has embarked on a collaborative journey with stakeholders in the Acholi Sub-region to tackle the production and sale of substandard goods, with a specific focus on ensuring food safety. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to uphold quality standards and safeguard public health. In a series of standards sensitization…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the esteemed ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certification. This achievement follows a commendable performance in the Quality Management Systems Audit conducted by Axe Register. The audit encompassed various functions, including the development of national and regional standards for products and services within the Standards…
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UGANDA – The National Standards Council (NSC) has named Mr. Daniel Richard Makayi Nangalama as the Acting Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). This significant appointment comes as a recognition of Mr. Nangalama’s unwavering dedication and exceptional track record in the realms of financial management, auditing, and quality regulation. He takes over from Mr. David Livingstone…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has introduced the groundbreaking UNBS App in a pioneering move to promote food safety and quality assurance in schools and institutions. This revolutionary mobile application, available for download on both Google Play Store and the App Store, equips users with the power to detect non-certified foods and identify reliable certified food…
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UGANDA – In a high-stakes showdown between the Republic of Uganda and South Sudan that has stalled for a while now over imported cereals, rigorous analysis has revealed the presence of Aflatoxin B1 in some of the foodstuffs, including maize grain, milled maize (Corn), and dry beans. Aflatoxin B1, a toxic and carcinogenic compound produced by certain fungi, is classified…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) with support from the Danish government has opened a 3rd Food Safety Testing Laboratory for the Western Region based in Mbarara City. To make sure that they fulfill the minimum quality standards before being put on the market, the Regional Food Safety Laboratories will offer conformity assessment services to Businesses and…
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UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is urging educational institutions like schools to reject grain products from suppliers that don’t adhere to the necessary standards. According to UNBS, doing so will force the millers to adhere to production standards and, in the end, make Uganda’s products marketable both locally and abroad. The market for grain products, Uganda’s…
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