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News
Certification delays at UNBS stifling businesses – MPs
KAMPALA, December 5, 2024: Parliament is calling for increased funding to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards [ UNBS ] following reports of delays in certification and laxity in enforcement of standards.…
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NFA takes conservation campaign to Masindi residents
MASINDI, October 2, 2024 – The National Forestry Authority [ NPA ] has started recording significant achievements following its partnership with local forest management groups in Masindi district. NFA is working with…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UCDA to build coffee analytical lab in Gulu City
Lira, January 30, 2024 – The Uganda Coffee Development Authority [ UCDA ] plans to establish a coffee analytical laboratory in Gulu City in the next five years, saying this will boost…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Dairy farmers, others urged on hygiene standards
FORT PORTAL, November 21, 2023 – Dairy farmers and other milk handlers have been urged to mind proper hygiene standards while handling milk to ensure it is safe for human consumption. According…
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Eastern
UNBS moves to enforce food standards in schools
MBALE, October 11, 2023 – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] has directed schools in Eastern Uganda to purchase foodstuffs from only certified suppliers. The UNBS made the call while training…
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National
UNBS probed over ‘briefcase’ contractor
KAMPALA – One of the six companies contracted by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards [ UNBS ] to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity [PVoC] services has come under scrutiny. The Committee…
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UNBS tips Kabarole food processors on quality standards
FORT PORTAL – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] has advised processors in Fort Portal City and Kabarole district to adhere to quality standards if they want their products to be…
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Development
UNBS hosts major conference to discuss strategies for strengthening food safety
KAMPALA-Uganda through the Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] is hosting over 250 delegates from 49 African countries and other global partners for a weeklong hybrid international conference to discuss strategies for…
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Northern
UNBS opens regional food safety laboratory in Gulu City to ease trade
GULU– Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] has opened a Food Safety Testing Laboratory for Northern Region based in Gulu City. The Equipment for the Laboratory was donated by Vegetable Oil Development…
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UNBS elected to ARSO Council
KAMPALA– Uganda, through Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] has been elected to the African Regional Standards Organization [ ARSO ] as a member of the Board. UNBS will be part of…
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