UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Log into www.unbs.go.ug and click on Apply for Distinctive Mark (Q-Mark)
Start by creating an account with UNBS
Click as indicated
Enter the information as requested (The company name should be exactly as it appears on the certificate of
incorporation)
You can now login using details such as the password that was sent to the email address you used to register
Sign in to access your UNBS account
This is your UNBS account interface
Click on Applications to start your certification process
Click on Start New Application
Select as indicated
Select as indicated depending on the category your product falls
Select the product name or product standard as per your product from the drop down icon
Enter your brand (if you have more brands, click on the Add More Brands icon to introduce more insert boxes)
Save and proceed with the application
Enter all information as requested in this section
List all raw materials used in your production process and where it is bought from, if the space runs out, click on the Add
More icon to introduce more insert boxes. Save and proceed
The Stage of checking can be Raw material stage, Production stage or Finished product stage
State the checks done at each stage and state whether or not records are kept. Save and proceed
Attach the following documents in soft copy as requested (a flow chart can be a short description or schematic drawing
of your production process must be attached. A certificate of company registration from URSB must be attached. A copy
of the label of the product you are certifying must be attached. Product test reports may be attached if available. Save
attachment and proceed
Click on Submit Application upon verifying all information. Your application will be reviewed within 48 hours and you
will be contacted on the next step. In case of errors or missing information identified in your submitted information,
your application will be sent back to you with guidance on what to be corrected.