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The government has summoned all manufacturers in Uganda to a crucial meeting on September 4 to address concerns regarding the implementation of the Digital Conformity Mark (DCM) system.

State Minister for Investment and Privatisation, Evelyn Anite, announced that the meeting, to be chaired by the Prime Minister, aims to resolve issues raised by manufacturers about the costs associated with digital stamps, which they claim are significantly cutting into their profits.

The DCM system, recently introduced by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), mandates the use of digital marks or stamps on certified products. This initiative is intended to provide consumers with proof that the products meet quality standards.

“There are many investors who have raised concerns about this new tax. To address these issues, we have organized a one-day conference with all stakeholders, including technical experts from the Ministry of Trade, UNBS, the Ministry of Finance, the Secretary to the Treasury, the Commissioner General of URA, and the Commissioner of Domestic Tax,” Ms Anite said.

She added, “After we’ve discussed, if we reach a harmonized position, we will take it back to Cabinet, and then to Parliament.”

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