G/TBT/N/BDI/739,
G/TBT/N/KEN/2029,
G/TBT/N/RWA/1389,
G/TBT/N/TZA/1574,
G/TBT/N/UGA/2339

10 April 2026

(26-2825)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

2.

Agency responsible:

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw

3.

Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Road construction materials (ICS code(s): 93.080.20)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): DEAS 1339: 2026, Bitumen emulsion-based paving — Code of practice; (47 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/RWA/26_01957_00_e.pdf

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw

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Description of content: This Draft East Africa Standard specify the application, for emulsified bitumen used for pavement in roads construction. It covers 15 grades of emulsified bitumen and 11 grades for polymer modified emulsified bitumen for use in the manner designated. It provides recommendations on selecting the proper grade and type of emulsified bitumen for various uses. Emulsified asphalt must be selected for the proper application.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade; Cost saving and productivity enhancement

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Relevant documents:

1. EAS 982-3 Bitumen and bituminous binders — Specification — Part 3: Anionic bitumen emulsion

2. EAS 982-4 (IDT) Bitumen and bituminous binders — Specification — Part 4: Cationic bitumen emulsion

3. ISO 3310-1:2016 Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from adoption

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 9 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw