Draf Standards for public review

Public Review Notice 17th January 2023 to 20th March 2023.

                                               PUBLIC REVIEW NOTICE            

Rwanda Standards Board would like to inform the general public that the Draft Rwanda Standards (DRS) including Draft Standards of Rwanda origin, Draft East African Standards (DEAS) and Draft ARSO Standards (DARS), appearing on the list below are being circulated for public comments from 17th January 2023. Any comments on these drafts should be sent to Rwanda Standards Board not later than 20th March 2023.

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REFERENCE NUMBER

STATUS

TITLE

AGRICULTURE, CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT STANDARDS UNIT

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 

  1.  

DRS 14:2023

Rev

Carbonated soft drinks —Specification

  1.  

DRS 79: 2023

Rev

Flavoured soft drinks —Specification

  1.  

DRS 78:2023

Rev

Cake—Specification

  1.  

DRS 101:2023

Rev

Cookies—Specification

  1.  

DRS 125:2023

Rev

Fresh tofu—Specification

  1.  

DRS 149: 2023

Rev

Cooked packaged beans—Specification

  1.  

DRS 150:2023

Rev

Cooked packaged maize—Specification

  1.  

DRS 288: 2023

Rev

Mixed dry beans—Specification

  1.  

DRS 350 2023

Rev

Iron bio-fortified beans—Specification

  1.  

DRS 388 2023

Rev

Roasted soybean flour—Specification

  1.  

DRS 389 2023

Rev

Popcorn—Specification

  1.  

DRS 415 2023

Rev

Roasted Sesame seeds—Specification

  1.  

DRS 303-1: 2023

Rev

Ginger — Specification — Part 1: Fresh ginger

  1.  

DRS 371: 2023

Rev

Fresh Garlic — Specification

  1.  

DRS 372:2023

Rev

Dehydrated garlic — Specification

  1.  

DRS 169: 2023

Rev

Chili oil — Specification

  1.  

DRS 359: 2023

Rev

Spirulina — Specification

  1.  

DRS 184: 2023

Rev

Food safety system based on HACCP — Requirements

  1.  

DRS 55-1: 2023

Rev

Canned fish Specification — Part 1: Canned finfish

  1.  

DRS 344:2023

Rev

Plant flavored alcoholic drink— Specification

 

  1.  

DRS 343:2023

Rev

Banana based alcoholic beverages— Specification

 

  1.  

DRS 370: 2023

Rev

Mayonnaise Specification

  1.  

RS 369:2023

Rev

Edible ices (icelollies) Specification

 

  1.  

DRS 496-1: 2023

Rev

Malted sorghum drinks — Specification — Part 1: Alcoholic drink (Ikigage)

  1.  

DRS 548: 2023

New

Processed chili — Specification

  1.  

DRS 549-1: 2023

New

Code of good animal husbandry practices for PoultryPart 1: Broiler and layers

  1.  

DRS 550: 2023

New

Production, handling, and transportation of eggs — Code of practice

  1.  

DRS 551: 2023

New

Vegetable jams and jellies — Specification

  1.  

DRS 552: 2023

New

Vegetable juices and nectarSpecification

  1.  

DRS 553: 2023

New

Fish seeds and fingerling — Certification requirements

CHEMISTRY

  1.  

DRS 489-4: 2023

Rev.

Oils for cosmetic use — Specification — Part 4: Castor oil

  1.  

DRS 92: 2023

Rev.

Mineral oil for cosmetic industry — Specification

  1.  

DRS 333: 2023

Rev.

Herbal cosmetic products — General requirements

  1.  

DRS 361: 2023

Rev.

Herbal jelly — Specification

  1.  

DRS 489-5: 2023

Rev.

Oils for cosmetic use — Specification — Part 5: Macadamia oil

  1.  

DRS 393-9:2023

New

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 9: Incense sticks

  1.  

DRS ASTM E3050-2016

New

Standard specification for denatured ethanol for use as cooking and appliance fuel

  1.  

DRS 554:2023

New

Painting of buildings — Code of practices

  1.  

DRS 555:2023

New

Painting of structures in aggressive chemical environment — Code of practices

  1.  

DRS 556:2023

New

Synthetic resin floorings — Code of practice

  1.  

DRS 465-4:2023

New

Pyrethrum-based insecticides — Specification — Part 4: Sprays (Aerosol dispensers, AE)

  1.  

DRS 557-1:2023

New

Cockroach insecticides — Specification — Part 1: Bait formulations

  1.  

DRS 558: 2023

New

Compostable drinking straws — Specification

  1.  

DRS 559:2023

New

Non-acidic toilet cleaner — Specification

SERVICE

  1.  

DRS ISO 22313:2020

 

New

Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems— Guidance on the use of ISO 22301

  1.  

DRS ISO/TS 22332:2021

New

Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Guidelines for developing business continuity plans and procedures

  1.  

DRS ISO 22300:2021

New

Security and resilience — Vocabulary

  1.  

DRS ISO 23592:2021

New

Service excellence — Principles and model

  1.  

DRS ISO 37000:2021

New

Governance of organizations — Guidance

  1.  

DRS ISO 37301:2021

New

Compliance management systems — Requirements with guidance for use

  1.  

DRS ISO 37002:2021

New

Whistleblowing management systems — Guidelines

RE-AFFIRMED RWANDA STANDARDS

  1.  

RS 378-1: 2018

Re-affirmation

Flexible polyurethane foam for mattresses — Specification — Part 1: General requirements

  1.  

RS 378-2: 2018

Re-affirmation

Flexible polyurethane foam for mattresses — Specification — Part 2: Mattresses

  1.  

RS 378-3: 2018

Re-affirmation

Flexible polyurethane foam for mattresses — Specification — Part 3: Reconstituted flexible polyurethane

  1.  

RS 392-3:2018

Re-affirmation

Skin applied mosquito repellents Specification — Part 3: Wipes

  1.  

RS 392-4:2018

Re-affirmation

Skin applied mosquito repellents Specification — Part 4: Bathing soaps

  1.  

RS 392-5:2018

Re-affirmation

Skin applied mosquito repellents Specification — Part 5: Bracelets, wristbands and patches

  1.  

RS 393-1:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 1: Coils

  1.  

RS 393-2:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 2: Spray

  1.  

RS 393-3:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 3: Candles

  1.  

RS 393-4:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 4: Papers

  1.  

RS 393-5:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 5: Liquid vaporizers

  1.  

RS 393-6:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 6: Vaporizing Mats

  1.  

RS 393-7:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 7: Tablets

  1.  

RS 393-8:2018

Re-affirmation

Spatial application mosquito repellents Specification Part 8: Liquid detergent

  1.  

RS 394-2:2018

Re-affirmation

Mosquito repellents — Performance Test Guidelines — Part 2: Spatial application repellents

  1.  

RS 360: 2018

Re-affirmation

Herbal soap — specification

  1.  

RS 385: 2018

Re-affirmation

Liquid antiseptics containing substituted phenolics — Specification

  1.  

RS 386: 2018

Re-affirmation

Liquid detergents for hand dishwashing and light duty — Specification

  1.  

RS 387: 2018

Re-affirmation

Recycled bathing bar — Specification

  1.  

RS 383: 2018

Re-affirmation

Antiseptics based on chlorhexidine gluconate — Specification

  1.  

RS 384: 2018

Re-affirmation

Disinfecting liquid synthetic detergents — Specification

DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARDS

  1.  

DEAS 1119-1:2023

New

Skin applied mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments

  1.  

DEAS 1119-2:2023

New

Skin applied mosquito repellent — Specification — Part 2: Sprays and roll-ons

  1.  

DEAS 1120-1:2023

New

Mosquito repellent — Performance test guidelines — Part 1: Skin applied

  1.  

DEAS 43:2023

Rev.

Bread Specification

  1.  

DEAS 327:2023

Rev.

Barely for brewing Specification

  1.  

DEAS 800:2023

Rev.

Soya milk Specification

  1.  

DEAS 801:2023

Rev.

Soya protein products Specification

  1.  

DEAS 802:2023

Rev.

Textured soya protein Specification

  1.  

DEAS128:2023

Rev.

Milled Rice Specification

DRAFT AFRICAN STANDARDS

  1.  

DARS 956-1: 2023

Rev.

African Traditional Medicine— Medicinal plant standards— Part 1:Aloe vera L. Burm.f.

  1.  

DARS 956-2: 2023

Rev.

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 2:Ambrosia maritima L.

  1.  

DARS 956-3: 2023

Rev.

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 3:Urtica dioica

  1.  

DARS 956-4: 2023

Rev.

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 4: Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br.

  1.  

DARS 956-5-1:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal Plant Standards — Part 5: Anacardium occidentale — 1: Seed-nut

  1.  

DARS 956-5-2:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal Plant Standards — Part 5: Anacardium occidentale — 2: Leaves and aerial parts

  1.  

DARS 956-5-3:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal Plant Standards — Part 5: Anacardium occidentale — 3: Apple

  1.  

DARS 956-6:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal Plant Standards — Part 6: Moringa oleifera

  1.  

DARS 956-7:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 7: Prunus Africana

  1.  

DARS 956-8:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 8: Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf)

  1.  

DARS 956-10:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 10: Adansonia digitata

  1.  

DARS 956-11:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 11: Garcinia kola

  1.  

DARS 956-12:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 12: Hibiscus sabdariffa

  1.  

DARS 956-14:2023

New

African Traditional Medicine — Medicinal plant standards— Part 14:Ocimumgratissimum (scent leaf)

ENGINEERING AND URBAN PLANNING STANDARDS UNIT

                                CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING MATERIALS

  1.  

DRS 524: 2023

New

Masonry units test methods — Determination of thermal properties

  1.  

DRS525: 2023

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of water absorption coefficient by capillarity

  1.  

DRS526: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of real and apparent density and total porosity

  1.  

DRS527: 2023

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of petrographic information

  1.  

DRS 528: 2022

 

New

Natural stone test methods — Denomination criteria

  1.  

DRS 529: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods — Determination of the breaking load at dowel hole

  1.  

DRS530: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of geometric characteristics of units

  1.  

DRS531: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycles

  1.  

DRS532: 2023

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of abrasion resistance

  1.  

DRS533: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load

  1.  

DRS534: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of the slip resistance by means of the pendulum

  1.  

DRS535: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods —Determination of flexural strength under constant moment

  1.  

DRS 536: 2023

 

New

Methods of test for masonry

units — Determination of Dimensions

  1.  

DRS 537: 2023

 

New

Masonry units test methods — Determination of compressive strength

  1.  

DRS 538: 2023

 

New

Masonry units test methods — Determination of initial shear strength

  1.  

DRS 539: 2023

 

New

Method of test for masonry — Determination of flexural strength

  1.  

DRS 541: 2023

 

New

Natural stone test methods — Determination of resistance to ageing by thermal shock

  1.  

DRS 542: 2023

 

New

Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces - Methods of evaluation

  1.  

DRS 548: 2023

 

New

Methods of test for masonry units — Determination of water absorption of aggregate concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units due to capillary action and the initial rate of water absorption of clay masonry units

  1.  

DRS 549: 2023

New

Natural stone test method — Determination of water absorption at atmospheric pressure

  1.  

DRS 540: 2023

 

New

Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item

 

  1.  

DRS545: 2023

 

New

Fibre or micro concrete tiles— Requirements

  1.  

DRS 397-4: 2023

New

Use of glass in building—

Part 4: Fire and loading

  1.  

DRS 397-5: 2023

 

New

Use of glass in building —

Part 5: Safety related to human impact

MINING

  1.  

DRS 117-2: 2023

 

New

Mining and quarrying — Part 2: Health and safety requirements

  1.  

DRS 547: 2023

New

Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests

FOOTWEAR

  1.  

DEAS 1111:2022

New

Footwear — Canvas shoes — Specification

  1.  

DEAS 1112:2022

New

Bathroom slippers-Specification

  1.  

DEAS 1113:2022

New

Footwear — Sports shoes — Specification

LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS

  1.  

DEAS 1121:2022

New

Handbags Specification — Part 1 — Leather and Coated fabrics

  1.  

DEAS 1122:2022

New

Sport balls — Specification — Part 1: Outdoor Footballs

  1.  

DEAS 1123:2022

New

Leather for orthopaedic use — Specification

  1.  

DEAS 1124:2022

New

Belts Specification: Part 1— Leather

  1.  

DEAS 1125:2022

New

Wallets Specification – Part 1 – Leather

IT AND MULTIMEDIA

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017

New

Systems and software engineering — Software life cycle processes

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1:2022

New

Software and systems engineering — Software testing — Part 1: Concepts and definitions

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC 23643:2020

New

Software and systems engineering — Capabilities of software safety and security verification tools

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC 24773-1:2019

New

Software and systems engineering — Certification of software and systems engineering professionals — Part 1: General requirements

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC

25000: 2014

New

Systems and software engineering —

Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) — Guide to SQuaRE

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC 25010:2011

New

Systems and software engineering — Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation

(SQuaRE) — System and software quality models

  1.  

DRS ISO/IEC 25020:2019

New

Systems and software engineering — Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) — Quality measurement framework

         

For further Information and full text(s) of the Draft Rwanda Standards, you may contact RSB on the following addresses: info@rsb.gov.rw

MURENZI Raymond

Director General

By Delegation

 

GATERA Emmanuel

Ag. National Standards Division Manager

“RSB services are delivered in consideration of gender equality to ensure inclusive sustainable socio-economic development”