Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 814: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 814: 2013 Road vehicles — Taximeters — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Applies to distance-cum-time taximeters to be installed Applies to distance-cum-time taximeters to be installed on public hire vehicles (taxis or cabs) which with the aid of electronic or mechanical devices calculate and indicate the amount to be paid by the passenger of the taxi.on public hire vehicles (taxis or cabs) which with the aid of electronic or mechanical devices calculate and indicate the amount to be paid by the passenger of the taxi.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Road vehicles — Taximeters
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking 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.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking 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.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking 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.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking 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.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 624: 2014- EAS 383: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 624: 2014- EAS 383: 2013 Synthetic organic liquid detergent for household use — 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 the method of sampling and testing, storage, packaging and marking for synthetic liquid detergents for household use both for general purpose and dishwashing liquid detergent.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Synthetic organic liquid detergent for household use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 623: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 623: 2013Textiles – Woven sacks for packing cement – High density polyethylene/poly propylene – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes construction details, packaging, marking and other requirements of woven sack made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Polypropylene (PP) fibres with or without paper liner
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textiles – Woven sacks for packing cement – High density polyethylene/poly propylene
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 583-1: 2014- EAS 793-1: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 583-1: 2014- EAS 793-1: 2013 Toilet cleaners — Specification — Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies requirements and methods of testing, packaging and marking for acidic liquid toilet cleansers. This standard applies to a liquid acid, heavy- duty compound suitable for cleaning toilet bowls and urinals.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Toilet cleaners
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking 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.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 353: 2014- EAS 11: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 353: 2014- EAS 11: 2013 Galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing and marking for galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets for roofing, cladding, fencing, fabrication and general use.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 279: 2014- EAS 96: 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 279: 2014- EAS 96: 2008 Sanitary towels — 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 of testing, packaging and marking for sanitary towels. This standard does not apply to serviettes, refreshing towels and napkins, and panty liners.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sanitary towels.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 223: 2014- EAS 787: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 223: 2014- EAS 787: 2013 Synthetic industrial detergent 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 marking of synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Synthetic industrial detergent powders.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1598: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1598: 2013 Ricotta cheese — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements, methods of testing, sampling,hygiene, packaging, labelling and marking for Ricotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ricotta Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1597: 2013 Caciotta cheese — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Caciotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Caciotta Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 300: 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 300: 2010Road vehicles — Retro-reflective registration plates for motor vehicles and trailers — Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the minimum requirements for retro-reflective registration number plates for motor vehicles and their trailers through testing and marking.
In particular, this Tanzania Standard specifies the photometric and colorimetric characteristics required and also the test specifications applicable to registration number plates. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 16.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Retro-reflective registration number plates.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 12 October 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 October 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 56 of 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Petroleum (Marking and Quality Control) Regulations, 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Marking of petroleum products
(1) A petroleum product to be sold in Uganda shall be marked with a marker approved by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
(2) The importer or marketer shall present the petroleum product for marking to the marking agent appointed by the Commissioner.
(3) Marking of a petroleum product shall be done at a custom bonded facility.
(4) A petroleum product shall not be released from a custom bonded facility unless it has been marked. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4 (1-4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 97. Marking.
(1) Where unpackaged LSA-I or SCO-I material is contained in receptacles or packing material and shipped under conditions specified in regulation 91, the outer surface of these receptacles or wrapping materials shall bear the marking “RADIOACTIVE LSA-I” or “RADIOACTIVE SCO-I” as appropriate.
(2) All packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both.
(3) Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kg shall have its permissible gross mass legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging.
(4) All packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the appropriate United Nations number specified in Table 4, Schedule 11 preceded by the letters “UN” and for each
package, other than excepted packages, the proper shipping name as specified in Table 4, Schedule 11 shall also be included with the marking.
(5) Industrial packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the words “TYPE IP- 1”, “TYPE IP-2” or “TYPE IP-3”.
(6) Type A packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the words “TYPE A”.
(7) Each package which conforms to an approved Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with—
(a) the identification mark allocated by the Council to the design of that package;
(b) a serial number to uniquely identify each packaging which conforms to that design; and
(c) in the case of a Type B(U) or Type B(M) package design, with “TYPE B(U)” or “TYPE B(M)”.
(8) In the case of a Type C package design, with the words “TYPE C” in addition, each package which conforms to a Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package design shall have the outside of the outermost receptacle which is resistant to the effects of fire and water plainly marked by embossing, stamping or other means resistant to the effects of
fire and water with the trefoil symbol for radioactive material specified in Figure 1, Schedule 7. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII Regulation 97 ; Figure 1, Schedule 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive Material
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 10225:2013, Gas welding equipment — Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the gas letter code to be used for marking the equipment for gas welding, cutting and allied processes, when the full name of the gas cannot be used.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 10225:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 412-2:2013, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Part 2: Ribbed bars
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies marking requirements for ribbed bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete. This part of US EAS 412 covers six steel grades not intended for welding (B400A-R, B400B-R, B400C-R, B500A-R, B500B-R and B500C-R), and nine steel grades (B400AWR, B400BWR, B400CWR, B400DWR, B420DWR, B500AWR, B500BWR, B500CWR and B500DWR) intended for welding. The steel grades are designated with steel names allocated in accordance with ISO/TS 4949.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 412-2:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- ribbed bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 31: 2013, Laundry soap — Specification (2nd Edition
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements, packaging, marking, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US EAS 31:2011, Laundry soap — Specification, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 31: 2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- laundry soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B32: Marking requirements



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