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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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Somali Standards (SOS)
8
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2026
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7 standards

  6. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 987-1:2020

    Adopts EAS 987-1:2020·EAS

    Glass containers — Specification — Part 1: Bottles for carbonated and non- carbonated drinks

    This East African Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and test for glass bottles used for packaging of carbonated and non- carbonated drinks. This standard does not cover glass containers used in pharmaceutical industry.

    ICS 81.040.30;55.100Packaging and distribution of goods. Glass and Ceramic IndustriesGlass, Bottles, Pots, Jars. GlassEd. 120205 ppView standard
  7. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 988:2018

    Adopts EAS 988:2018·EAS

    Plastic crates — Specification (1st Edition)

    This East African Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for rigid plastic crates for holding and transportation of beverages, fruits, vegetables, bread and milk among others.

    ICS 55.120Packaging and distribution of goodsCans, Tins, TubesEd. 1201810 ppView standard

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