G/TBT/N/BDI/736,
G/TBT/N/KEN/2026,
G/TBT/N/RWA/1386,
G/TBT/N/TZA/1571,
G/TBT/N/UGA/2336

9 April 2026

(26-2772)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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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

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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 982-6: 2026, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Polymer modified emulsified bitumen — Specification; (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_01954_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 provides the specifications for 11 grades of polymer modified emulsified bitumen (cationic and anionic) for use in pavement construction in the manner designated. The modifier may be either a solid or a liquid polymer. The modifier may be added either to the asphalt binder or emulsifier solution prior to the emulsification process.

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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. ASTM D977 – Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt

2. ASTM D2397/D2397M-25e1 Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt

3. AASHTO R 5, Selection and Use of Emulsified Asphalts

4. EAS 982-1 Bitumen and bituminous binders — Specification — Part 1: Penetration grade bitumen

5. ASTM D5/D5M-20 Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials

6. ASTM D139-24 Standard Test Method for Float Test for Asphalt Materials

7. ASTM D36/D36M-14(2020) Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)

8. ASTM D244-23 Standard Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified Asphalts

9. ASTM D482-25 Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products

10. ASTM D6084/D6084M-21Standard Test Method for Elastic Recovery of Asphalt Materials by Ductilometer

11. ASTM D7496-18 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer1.

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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: 8 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