PUBLIC NOTICE -31ST MAY 2018
NOTICE TO ALL USED MOTOR VEHICLE EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS.
UNBS is mandated to protect the health and safety of our environment and Ugandans through the implementation and enforcement of compulsory Uganda Standards.
Used motor vehicles imported into the country are assessed against the US 845:2008 –Road vehicles —Code of practice for inspection and testing of used motor vehicles for roadworthiness, a compulsory Uganda Standard.
All used motor vehicles shipped after the 1/06/2018 will be inspected for roadworthiness here in the country (Destination inspection) by UNBS inspectors prior to their release from the Customs controlled areas until further notice. This is in line with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (Inspection and Clearance of Imports) Regulations 2018.
UNBS will still recognise valid certificates of Roadworthiness issued by East Africa Automobile (EAA), Jabal Kilimanjaro Auto Mech. or Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) before the 1/06/2018.
You may obtain further details from UNBS Head Offices on Plot 2-12 By-PassLink, Bweyogerere, Buto, UNBS staff at customs entry points or from our website: www.unbs.go.ug. You can also contact us on email: info@unbs.go.ug;Tel: 0417 333250