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Somali Standards Catalogue.

The official register of Somali Standards (SOS), comprising standards developed locally by the Somali Bureau of Standards through its Technical Committees, together with East African Standards and ISO, IEC, ARSO, ASTM, EN, Codex and AOAC standards formally adopted as Somali Standards. Each adopted standard retains its original reference for full traceability.

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2,033
Somali Standards (SOS)
8
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2026
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15 standards

  2. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 61:2014

    Adopts EAS 61:2014·EAS

    Opaque beers — Specification

    This East African Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for opaque beer. The standard does not cover stout beer.

    ICS 67.160.10Food TechnologyAlcoholsEd. 1201420 ppView standard
  12. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 144:2018

    Adopts EAS 144:2018·EAS

    Neutral spirit — Specification

    This East African Standard specifies the requirements and method of sampling and test for neutral spirit intended for use in the manufacture or blending of alcoholic beverages

    ICS 67.160.10Food TechnologyBeveragesEd. 320184 ppView standard
  15. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 149:2025

    Adopts EAS 149:2025·EAS

    Carbon dioxide for beverage industry — Specification

    1.1 This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for carbon dioxide used in the beverage industry. 1.2 This standard does not apply to the following: a) carbon dioxide used for fire extinguishers, refrigeration, inflation rafts, welding applications and other general commercial purposes; and b) Carbon dioxide intended for medical use.

    ICS 71.100.20Gases for industrial applicationCarbon diOxideEd. 2202548 ppView standard

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