UNBS measures to ensure quality of sugar on market

  2nd July , 2018 ,       Hits: 2922

Kampala, 29^th June 2018 - Following reports about the presence of contaminated sugar in neighbouring Kenya, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has put in place the following measures to protect consumers:

• The UNBS market surveillance team has so far inspected more than 200 outlets focussing on the main sugar supply centres in and around Kampala but no sugar imported from Brazil has been found on the market.
• Over 100 samples were randomly picked from the market and taken to UNBS laboratories for further testing and analysis. It was established that all the samples did not contain any contaminants or heavy metals such as copper, lead, mercury that may have adverse effects on human health.     
• More samples have been picked from towns of Mbale, Busia, Malaba, Tororo to mention but a few and they are being assessed.
• All UNBS imports inspectors at various border entry points have been carrying out regular testing of imported sugar before it is allowed on the market.

Based on the results so far, UNBS would like to assure the public that the sugar on the Ugandan market meets the required standards and therefore it is safe for consumption.

UNBS would like to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any cases of substandard products on the market on our tollfree line: 0800 133 133

UNBS will continue to perform its mandate of enforcing standards to protect consumer health and safety and the environment against dangerous and sub-standard products.

About UNBS

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body responsible for developing and promoting standards and quality of products and services to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers.

For more information, please contact:

Barbara kamusiime

Senior Public Relations Officer

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Tel: 0752300077

E-mail: barbara.kamusiime@unbs.go.ug

Website: www.unbs.go.ug