Juba, South Sudan | 8–10 April 2026
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially launched a three-day East African Community (EAC) Peer Inspection Assessment at its headquarters in Juba. The exercise brings together a team of regional experts to evaluate and strengthen inspection systems in line with EAC harmonization efforts.
The assessment is part of ongoing regional initiatives aimed at aligning import and export inspection procedures across EAC Partner States. It focuses on enhancing compliance with international standards, including ISO and ISO/IEC frameworks, as well as EAC harmonized guidelines for pre-packaged foods.
During the assessment, the expert team will conduct a comprehensive review of SSNBS regulatory frameworks, operational procedures, and inspection systems. Particular attention will be given to widely consumed products such as grains, pulses, fruits, spices, and pre-packaged foods due to their direct impact on public health and consumer safety.
In addition to evaluation, the exercise serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and institutional learning. It enables the sharing of best practices, identification of improvement areas, and strengthening of collaboration among EAC Partner States.
The outcomes of this assessment are expected to enhance the consistency, transparency, and reliability of inspection systems in South Sudan, thereby facilitating safe trade and boosting consumer confidence.
SSNBS reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding public health, protecting consumers, and ensuring that all goods entering the market meet required national, regional, and international standards.