Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) reportedly gave traders a grace period ending September 15th, 2018, to import counterfeit products into the country.
Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed concern saying UNBS "cannot give a grace period to depart" from the standards it set.
In a statement, ULS says it's "unfortunate that a body placed with the power to ensure standards of products" would give a grace period to import counterfeits.
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The law society condemns UNBS' decision which it says is "a breach of duty and contrary to the law".
It wants the grace period withdrawn with "an apology to the public". ULS has threatened to "seek legal redress" if the body fails to apologise.
According to Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) countrywide baseline survey conducted in February, 54% of products on the market are either fake or counterfeits
In May, Uganda Revenue Authority burned smuggled and banned items worth billions of shillings including, the banned harmful cosmetics; Mekako Soap, Caro Light, Clair Plus among others which contain a skin-lightening chemical.
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