Electrical & Electronics — Uganda

For electronic and electrical products to be placed on the Ugandan local market or undergo export customs clearance, mandatory compliance certification implemented by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is required. This is a statutory market access requirement covering the vast majority of consumer and industrial electronic and electrical products. The certification certificate is valid for 3 years, and certified products are subject to annual supervision and market sampling inspection.

The core regulatory basis is the UNBS Act,, specifically following the US EAS series of national standards, with the main controlling regulation being US EAS 38:2003. Special technical specifications are developed for different electronic and electrical products, and standards are revised irregularly. Exporting enterprises need to confirm the latest version requirements through UNBS official channels.

Safety Requirements: Household electronic and electrical products comply with US EAS 60335-1:2012, US EAS 38:2015, and information technology equipment refers to IEC 60950. Safety tests such as short circuit, leakage current, and voltage resistance must be completed. Electromagnetic Compatibility: Products must comply with the US EAS 61000 series of standards, and meet the requirements for electromagnetic radiation limits and anti-interference performance. General Requirements: The voltage adaptation range must meet 220-240V/50Hz, product plugs must conform to BS 1363 British standard specifications; products must pass the 40℃/93%RH tropical climate adaptability test. Energy Efficiency Requirements: Categories such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and lighting must comply with US EAS 624:2013 standard, and affix compliant energy efficiency labels.