Authorities warn that toilet papers which shed a lot of dust cause infection, irritation and cervical cancer, especially to women.

The standards bureau revealed that most toilet papers on the market were below the required standards.

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UNBS' research which involved 24 toilet paper brands, including 17 locally produced and 7 imported brands, estimates that 70% of the toilet papers in the country are substandard.

"We have found rough challenges with the quality of paper, whether it's imported or produced in Uganda; they're not meeting the standards," the UNBS deputy ED Ms Patricia Ejalu said.

The bureau has introduced an inspection guideline which will see all products covered by mandatory standards have a distinctive mark to ensure quality standards.

Last year Uganda National Bureau of Standards destroyed 'fake' toilet paper valued at UGX6.4m.