Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food,Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Lebelling) Regulation 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food labelling) Regulation 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Any person shall not sell a manufactured, processed and pre-packaged or packaged food unless a label has been affixed or applied to the container of that food.
- Reference of the measure
- Article 4&5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 26 August 2006 - Description
- All food products manufactured, processed and pre-packaged or packaged.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 26 August 2006 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- No.1 Tanzania Food, Drugs, Cosmetics,2003.The United Reoublic of Tanzania
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food,Drugs and Cosmetics Act,2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 56--Q Subject to the provisions of this section, no person shall sell any registered drug or medical devices unless it is labelled with its registered herbal and registered. name and registered number, in addition to any other prescribed requirements
(2) Labelling of containers and direction for use shall be in English or Kiswahili or both.
(3) A registered drug or medical device which is sold by -
(a) a medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary surgeon for the treatment of a particular person or animal and supplied by that medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary surgeon for that person or animal; or
(b) a pharmacist for the treatment of a particular person or animal and supplied by that pharmacist in accordance with a direction given by a medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary surgeon, shall be labelled with the registered name of the drug, medical device or herbal drug - Reference of the measure
- Part III section b para 56
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No 01 July 2003 PG: 26 Medical devices No - Description
- Drugs, medical devices or herbal drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2003 - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs A nd Cosmetics (Clinical Trials Control) G.N. No. 53 (contd.) 1 GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 53 .published on 15/03/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Clinical Trials Control) Regulations, 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 23.-(1) An investigational medicinal product shall be labeled in Kiswahili or English and shall contain the following minimum information
(a) statement indicating that the product is for “clinical trial purpose only”;
(b) name, number or identifying mark;
(c) recommended storage conditions;
(d) name and address of the Sponsor;
(e) protocol code or identification.
(2) Where applicable, investigational medicinal products shall be labeled in the manner that protects the blinding.
(3) Re-labelling of any remaining investigational medicinal product from previously manufactured batches shall be performed in accordance with established written procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice principles - Reference of the measure
- Part VII para 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Medicinal products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 12.-(1) No person shall mark or label a package of seed with a variety name unless that seed is of the variety to which the variety name refers.
(2) No person shall alter the name of a variety on the label of any seed container.
(3) Except for the mixture of lawn, turf grass or forage seed as specified in Tables 8, 9 and 11 set out in First Schedule to these Regulations, no person shall label a package of a mixture of seed with a variety name unless he is authorized in that behalf by the Chief Seed Certification Officer pursuant to Regulation 23, and the seeds to which the variety name refers is one of Tanzania seed class
13.-(1) The information required by these Regulations on the label or outside of a package of seed
shall be conspicuously, legibly and indelibly written or printed in both English and Swahili, and shall appear on one exposed face of the package or label and shall be of a size and colour that can be easily read.
(2) No label shall contain any incorrect or misleading information, mark or brand name that might be construed as a variety name.
(3) For purposes of these Regulations, the seed certification seal and the tag colours described under this sub-regulation shall be used as follows-
(a)the seed certification seal shall be applied on all tags relating to seed of “Pre-basic”, “Basic”, “Certified
1” or “Certified 2” classes as classified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations;
(b)in the case of tag on a package containing Pre-basic Seeds, white with diagonal violet colour shall be use
d, with the word “Pre-basic” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(c) in the case of tag on a package containing Basic seed, white colour shall be used, with the word “Basic” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(d) in the case of a tag on a package containing “Certified 1” seed, Blue colour shall be used, with the word ”Certified 1”or “C1 conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(e) in the case of a tag on a package containing “Certified 2” seed, Red colour shall be used, with the word “Certified 2” or “C 2” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(f)in the case of label on a package containing standard seed, the tag shall be yellow with the word “ Standard” conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;
(4) The seed certification seal referred to in sub-regulation (3), shall be printed words thereon “Tanzania Certified Seeds” and for standard seed, the seal shall be printed with the words “Tanzania Standard Seed” and shall be of such material, shape, size as the Minister may approve.
14.-(1) Every package of seed marked with a class name shall have on its label a description that specifies the seed standard as provided for in these Regulations.
(2) Where the seed is a mixture or blend of two or more original seed lot of certified seed, the word “BLEND” preceded by the two digit seed year designation;
(3) Whenever seed is treated with a poisonous material it shall be thoroughly stained with a conspicuous contrasting colour to show that the seed has been treated and the container of such seed shall be marked or attached a conspicuous label reading as follows:-
“POISONOUS: DO NOT USE AS FOOD, FEED OR OIL; or SUMU: MBEGU HIZI SIO KWA MATUMIZI YA CHAKULA
CHA BINADAMU AUWANYAMA. “TREATED WITH.........or “IMEWEKWA SUMU YA.......:-(Name of poisonou material or substance in bold letters in Swahili and English).
(4) Seed for sale shall be packed in packages unless-
(a) it is delivered in a bulk container that is labeled in accordance with these Regulations and accompanied with other relevant information for importation of seed as provided under regulation 33; or
(b)it meets the following conditions:-
(i) it is of one of the Tanzania seed classes and is on transit within Tanzania and accompanied by a transport order issued by Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute or an authorized Inspector on Form SR IX as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations; and
(ii) it bears an inter-agency certification label pursuant to Regulation 23.
(5) No person, other than the ultimate user, shall remove label, seal or open mechanically sewn or closed package of the seed.
(6) Where certified seed lots are re-packaged, the re-packing shall be done only with the approval of the Chief Seed Certification Officer.
15.The labeling requirements prescribed under regulations, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 shall apply to seed of all plant species specified in these Regulations.
16.-(1) Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant species ” specified in Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, or 15, 18 and 19 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with the following information-
(a)the name and address of the seed dealer;
(b)the name of the plant species;
(c)the name of the variety of the seed;
(d)seed class;
(e)lot number;
(f)weight of the package;
(g)month and year of germination test;
(h)in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production; and in the case of seed that is a blend of two or more varieties, the name of each of the component varieties.
(2) For the purpose of sub -regulation (1), seeds provided hereunder shall be kind of seeds for purposes of these Regulations:
(a)“open pollinated”, is a seed produced by means other than controlled and selective breeding;
(b)“varietal cross”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between two named open pollinated varieties, or an open pollinated variety and a hybrid;
(c)“top cross”, being seed of the first generation of a controlled cross between a named open pollinated variety and an inbred line;
(d)“hybrid”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between two or more inbred lines or their combination including single crosses, double crosses and three-way crosses;
(e)“composite variety”, is a seed derived from selected strains which have been allowed to freely inter-pollinate;
(f)“inbred line”, is a seed derived from a relatively homogeneous line produced by inbreeding and selection;
(g)“synthetic variety”, is a seed produced through a combination of several intercrosses of genotypes which have been previously tested for their combining ability;
(h)“single cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing two unrelated homozygous strains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation;
(i)“a three way cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing three unrelated homozygous stains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation heterozygote; and
(j)“a double cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing four unrelated homozygous strains or two unrelated single cross hybrids to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the first generation heterozygote.
17.Every package of a mixture of seed, offered for sale, of the specified in the Table 11 set out in the First Schedule of these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)seed class;
(c)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(d) the name of the variety of each plant species in the mixture.
(e)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(f) month and year of germination test; and
(g) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production; - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 12-16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 09 February 2007 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Labelling of mixture seed
17.Every package of a mixture of seed, offered for sale, of the specified in the Table 11 set out in the First Schedule of these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)seed class;
(c)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(d) the name of the variety of each plant species in the mixture.
(e)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(f) month and year of germination test; and
(g) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production;Labeling of roots, tubers, and pyrethrum seed
18.Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant species specified on Table 16 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)the name of the plant species;
(c)the name of the variety roots or cuttings, as the case may be;
(d)seed class and year of production;
(e)germination or sprouting percentage if applicable;
(f)month and year of germination or sprouting test; and (g) lot number
21.-(1) Every package of a mixture of forage seed offered for sale, of the plant species specified in Tables 8 and 9 set out in First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(i)the name and address of the dealer;
(ii)seed class;
(iii)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(iv)the name of the variety of each plant species inthe mixture.
(v)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(vi)month and year of germination test; and
(vii)in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production;
(2) The information stated on a package or label pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of sub regulation (1) of this regulation shall be on the same face of the package or label and shall be of the same type of printing or lettering. - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 17 &21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No - Description
- Mixture seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1209.91.00: -- Vegetable seeds
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Labelling of onion sets and multiplier onions
19.Every package of onion sets and multiplier onions offered for sale shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)the term “onion sets” or “multiplier onions”;
(c)class of the onion sets and multiplier onions as set out in Table 17 of the First Schedule to these Regulations;
(d)germination or sprouting percentage;
(e)lot number;
(f)month and year of germination test; and
(g)in the case imported, the name of the country of production. - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1209.91.00 -- Vegetable seeds Yes onion sets and multiplier onions - Description
- onion sets and multiplier onions
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The pesticides control regulations, 1984
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 24. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 (1) of the Act the label shall contain the following additional information-
(i) batch number, description of the physical form and purpose of the pesticide and shall include the common name of its active ingredient and trade mark or commercial name;
(ii) the essential instructions or directions on the use of the product in both English and Swahili languages and shall include-
(a)a statement of the intended use for the product, listing the crop and the pest situation for which it is officially registered or approved;
(b)information on recommended dosage rates, methods and timing of application for the above use;
(c)information on compatibility with other products of substances which may be proposed for use with the contents;
(d)a phrase stating the category and limitations of use of the product e.g. FOR USE ONLY AS HERBICIDE. Also it should include a brief statement summarizing the main biological uses of the product for example, “For pre-emergent control of annual and broad-leaved weeds in cotton”
(e)expiry date for the product of the date of manufacture and the shelf life.
(f)Any warnings or contrac0indications intended to prevent misuse of the product and safety of users including practical antidote in case of accidental poisoning;
(g)Any special recommendations on storage conditions for the container and product. Directions for use shall be included in the main label on the container but may be supplied as a separate “Directions for Use” leaflet with each container or outer package. Use of graphics to convey relevant pesticide information may appear on the label;
(h)the warning “SUMU (POISON)” written in bold red letters should appear at the top-centre of the label together with the skull and cross-bone drawing;
(i)A-bulk purchases shall bear a label as provided for in these Regulations and shall further be accompanied by a document detaining the contents of the label. Where the end product is in small packs they must be labeled accordingly;
(j)Any additional information which cannot be accommodated on the label shall be included in the “directions for use” leaflet, for example practical advice on methods of preparing and using the product first aid and antidotes in case of poisoning and other necessary warnings.
(iii) All the information on the label shall be accurate and free from any statements which cannot be substantiated or which could farley inform a purchaser or user. The label shall not describe a product by such terms as“Harmless, non-toxic, the best, superior or most effective” - Reference of the measure
- Section 24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Pesticide - Description
- Pesticide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 2401: Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse., 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. and 2403: Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes;
The measure came into effect on 07 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco products ( regulations) Act, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco products regulations Act, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- (a) protecting persons under eighteen and other non smokers from inducements to use tobacco products;
(b) protecting non smokers from exposure to tobacco smoke;
(c) ensuring that the population is adequately informed about the risk of using tobacco products and exposure to second hand to-bacco smoke and about the benefits available for quitting smoking;
(d) ensuring that tobacco products are modified to reduce harm to such an extent as may be technologically and practically possible; and
(e) promoting a climate that will lead to a smoking-free atmosphere in all walks of life. - Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6. No person shall sell tobacco products unless the packet containing it displays in the prescribed form and manner such information as stipulated in the Second Schedule to this Act.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III Para 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2401 Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse. No 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. No 2403 Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; No - Description
- Tobacco and tobacco products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 07 February 2003 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 739:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 739:2010 Cashew kernels – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, marking, labelling and packaging for kernels obtained from the cashewnut tree (Anacardium occidentale, Linnaeus) for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashew Kernel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 740:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 740:2010 Groundnuts (peanuts) – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, marking, labelling and packaging for groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea, Linnaeus), in the pod or in the form of kernels for table use or for oil milling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Groundnuts (peanuts)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 728: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 728: 2015 Black tea – Blended – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling, testing, hygienic, packaging, marking and labelling for blended tea of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze obtained by blending different grades of black tea from different areas and different factories. Spices may also be added.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Black tea – Blended
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 813: 2014- EAS 337: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 813: 2014- EAS 337: 2013 Henna powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling, testing packaging and labelling for pure henna powder.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- henna powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009 Roasted and ground coffee – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, packaging, marking and labelling for roasted and ground coffee.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Roasted and ground coffee.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015 Smoked fish — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, methods of sampling, testing, hygiene, food additives, packaging, marking and labelling for smoke flavoured fish, smoked fish and smoke dried fish intended for human consumption or for further processing. The standard covers all fish species.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 9.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Smoked fish.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 585: 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 585: 2011 Ready to drink non-carbonated non alcoholic beverage – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of testing, hygiene, packaging, marking and labelling for ready to drink non alcoholic and non carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption.
This Tanzania Standard excludes mineral water, soya bean milk drinks, milk and milk shake, vegetable juice, fruit juice, energy drinks, fruit squashes, carbonated soft drinks, coffee, tea, chicory, cocoa and their related products - Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ready to drink non carbonated non alcoholic beverage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 686: 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 686: 2011 Wood poles and blocks for power and telecommunication lines – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies materials and performance requirements, labelling and marking for solid wood poles. The poles described herein are considered as simple cantilever members subject to transverse loads only
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wood poles and blocks for power and telecommunication lines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014 Use of nutrition and health claims — Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for the use of nutrition and health claims in food labelling and in advertising ).
It applies to all foods for which nutrition and health claims are made without prejudice to specific provisions under other standards or guidelines relating to foods for special dietary uses and foods for special medical purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014 Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 527: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 527:2015 Fortified wine — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, packaging and labelling for fortified wine.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 10.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fortified wine.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 Edible palm oil — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, contaminants, packaging and labelling of virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). These measures do not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 10.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible palm oil.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B31: Labelling requirements



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