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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has announced plans to conduct a nationwide crackdown on bakeries that supply underweight bread to the market. The move comes as the market is flooded with numerous pre-packaged products that fall below the required measurements, including bread, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards, UNBS, is rallying schools and other institutions to reject grain products from companies that do not meet the required standards. In this way, UNBS says, the millers will be compelled to abide by standards production and in the …

Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Grain millers in Alebtong are at risk of being closed down for failing to comply with the standards set by the Uganda Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Last year, during a standard-compliance enforcement activity, a number of mills in the district were closed down after it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has announced plans to accredit all public event organizers in the country to ensure health and safety standards at events. The standards, developed in 2011 and known as US 929:2011, focus on the quality of materials and …

A technical working group to be formed to battle the vice that cost government billions of shillings Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Government of Uganda and the private sector have revealed plans to form a technical working group to fight illicit trade. It is estimated that the government lost …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS has commenced the enforcement of standards on food additives. The additives are substances that are not part of a food or beverage in its natural form but are substances added to preserve, flavor, or enhance taste, appearance, or other …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS has destroyed substandard goods worth 3.5 billion Shillings impounded from traders and manufacturers. The goods were impounded from shops and factories in Kampala city during import inspection, among other places. Some of the destroyed items include cement, mattresses, detergents, soaps, …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 25-grain milling plants in Masaka region are crying foul following the closure of their businesses for non compliance with quality standards. The plants were closed by the enforcement team from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS during an operation in the area. The …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga has tasked the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to enhance the crackdown on substandard foods and drinks. Okwonga pointed out that there are numerous alcoholic and energy drinks, food such as cooking oil, honey, and fortified flour in …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) on Thursday opened a new food safety laboratory in Mbale city. The laboratory will prioritize consumer health and facilitate speedy testing of Uganda’s food for local markets and export. The laboratory will be the centre where standards of various products …