Standards Boost Business

Moderator: Morgan Bonna Secretary Uganda Water and Juice

Manufacturers Association

What is a Standard?

• A Standard is a set of rules that everyone follows to ensure consistent quality products meet customer’s expectations every time.

Question 1 for our Panel

To David at UNBS:• The Americans here are looking forward to

partnering to export more Ugandan products to the USA. Why is meeting UNBS requirements important for export?

Question 2 for our Panel

To KCCA:• We understand that UNBS is registering all

Juice manufacturers by the end of April 2015. As agro-processors, our biggest challenge is imported juice products. How will enforcement help promote this sector of the industry?

Question 3 for our Panel

To Irene at Nogamu:• We heard an earlier discussion about Organic

farming practices. How can these agripreneurs in the audience get involved in value addition Organic products for the Global Marketplace?

Question 4 for our Panel

To Carol at USDA:• We see the letters USDA but we are not sure

what that means? Please explain.

• Is it required for Ugandan agribusiness to be USDA approved to export into the USA?

Question for our Panel

• How does meeting standards boost business?

Questions?