PUBLIC REVIEW NOTICE

Rwanda Standards Board would like to inform the general public that the Draft East African Standards (DEAS), appearing on the list below, are being circulated for public comments from 18th June 2026. Any comments on these drafts should be sent to Rwanda Standards Board not later than 17th August 2026.

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Agriculture, Chemistry, Environment and Services (ACES) Unit

RSB/TC 011, Cosmetics and related products 

1.DEAS 847-5: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 5: Determination of unsaponifiable matter, Second edition
2.DEAS 847-6:2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 6: Determination of melting point, Second edition
3.DEAS 847-7: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 7: Determination of specific gravity, Second edition
4.DEAS 847-8: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 8: Titre test, Second edition
5.DEAS 847-9: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 9: Determination of colour, Second edition
6.DEAS 847-10: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 10: Determination of acetyl value and hydroxyl value, Second edition
7.DEAS 847-11: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 11: Determination of allyl isothiocyanate, Second edition
8.DEAS 847-12: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 12: Determination of flash point by Pensky Martens closed cap tester, Second edition
9.DEAS 847-13: 2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 13: Determination of rancidity, Second edition
10.DEAS 847-15:2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 15: Determination of ash content, Second edition
11.DEAS 847-16:2025RevisionCosmetics — Analytical methods — Part 16: Determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content, Second edition

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

MURENZI Raymond 

Director General

By Delegation

Emmanuel GATERA 

Ag. National Standards Division Manager.

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