Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3808.50.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban, 3808.91.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban, 3808.92.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban, 3808.93.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban, 3808.94.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban and 3808.99.00: Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban
The measure came into effect on 01 May 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Pesticides Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Pesticides Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To prevent harm to human and animal health or to the environment
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- "28. Pesticide containers
(1) No person shall manufacture, import, export, sell, distribute or store any pesticide which is packed in a container which—
(a) is unsafe for storage, handling or use in that it is inadequate to prevent harm to human and animal health or to the environment; or
(b) does not meet any standards which may be prescribed under this Act; or
(c) is required to be approved under this Act and has not been approved." - Reference of the measure
- Article 28
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808.50.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No 3808.91.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No 3808.92.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No 3808.93.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No 3808.94.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No 3808.99.00 Insecticides, rodenticides,fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectantsand similar products, put up informs or packings for retail saleor as preparations or articles (forexample, sulphur-treated ban No - Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Farm Feeds) Regulations.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 5 (4) In granting permission to import an experimental remedy under this regulation the registering officer shall issue a certificate in Form P.R. 5 set out in the Fifth Schedule within fourteen days after receipt of Form P.R. 4 and the registering officer may impose such conditions as may be necessary with regard to the experimentation with the remedy.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5(4) ; Form P.R. 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Experimental Remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Farm Feeds) Regulations.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 8. Containers
(1) No remedy shall be sold, transported or stored unless the registering officer is satisfied that the container in which the remedy is to be packed is of sufficiently durable construction and material.
(2) A container which contains any combustible substance shall be of suitable material.
(3) Remedies which contain inflamable or volutile ingredients shall be packed in durable containers.
(4) No remedy shall be packed in a container that resembles a container of a consumable product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pesticides Act CAP35:03
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Pesticides Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- [Ch3503s28]28. Pesticide containers
(1) No person shall manufacture, import, export, sell, distribute or store any pesticide which is packed in a container which—
(a) is unsafe for storage, handling or use in that it is inadequate to prevent harm to human and animal health or to the environment; or
(b) does not meet any standards which may be prescribed under this Act; or
(c) is required to be approved under this Act and has not been approved. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI Section 28 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Chitenje-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of consumers
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packaging requirements for chitenje
- Reference of the measure
- MS 588:2003 clause 4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chitenje
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 66:2003 Antibacterial liquid toilet soap-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Packaging requirements
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Packaging requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 66 clause 4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Liquid toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 65:2003 Soap powder or chips
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the packaging requirement in order to prevent excessive drying out, leakage or contamination of the product
- Reference of the measure
- MS 65 clause 4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soap powder and chips
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 49:2006 Toilet soap-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Packaging requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 49 clause 5.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 45:2001 Lubricating grease-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Packaging requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 45 clause 6.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Grease
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 192:2009 Butter-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of consumer's health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Packaging requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 192 clause 8.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Butter
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Article 34 (Identification of the goods to be transported)
1. For shipment, transport or storage purposes, all GMO material must be packed to ensure that its identity is recognized.
2. GMO material to be transported or stored for use in containment conditions and confined tests shall be contained in at least double-layer packages.
3. For the purposes of paragraph 2 above, each packaging layer shall be of such strength and shape that it is independently prevented from releasing the material under normal conditions, each layer having to be allowed to close and be independently sealed.
4. Containers and / or containers containing GMOs must be sealed if they are sealed at the point of origin and repacking in the country requires authorization from the National Biosafety Authority and inspection by the competent authority as the case may be .
5. Each layer of the package shall be labeled with sufficient information to easily establish the identity and recognition of the contact person's content and contact details including:
A) Declaration: "Contains genetically modified organisms";
(B) common and scientific names and, where they exist, the trade names of the GMO;
C) Transformation event code and / or, where available, the unique identifier code registered in the Information Exchange Mechanism (BCH) as well as the BCH website;
D) Contact details of the exporter, importer or other authority indicated by the government for the purpose of providing additional information;
E) End to which the cargo / merchandise is destined;
6. The information required in points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph 5 of this Article shall be easily recognizable and shall bear the same prominence as the product promotion information.
7. The cargo / merchandise containing GMOs must be accompanied by an information leaflet which, in addition to the information required in paragraph 5 (a), (b), (c) and (d), shall include information on safe handling question.
8. All containers shall be retained during the period of authorization or until an agent designated by the National Biosafety Authority authorizes their disposal or release.
9. If disposal or release is authorized, primary containers that are in contact with GMO material and their products must be cleaned of any reproductive material.
10. After packaging has been checked by visual inspection and documented to be free from propagating material, it may be disposed of by burial, incineration or similar means.
11. Outer layers which are not in contact with GM material and their products may be returned for general use without restriction unless a rupture of the primary container has occurred, in which case the packaging which has come into contact with the material GMOs are treated as primary packaging.
Article 43 (Packaging)
1. Packagings and / or containers containing GMOs and their products must be sealed and sealed from the point of origin.
2. The re-packaging of GMOs and their products in the country requires authorization from the National Biosafety Authority and inspection by the sectoral inspection body, as appropriate, and should ensure the safety of the handler and the environment.
3. Empty packaging and wastes of GMOs and their products must be properly treated in accordance with the procedures for risk management. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 34 and 43
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique for 7102.10.00: - Unsorted, 7102.21.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted and 7102.31.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted
The measure came into effect on 20 November 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 November 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 25/2015, de 20 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Marketing of Diamonds, Precious Metals and Gems
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 31
1. Raw diamonds intended for export must be packed in tamper-evident packaging sealed by Customs in the presence of a Technical Brigade of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems and accompanied by the Kimberly Process
2. At the time of export, the original Kimberly case shall be placed in a specific packaging, which shall be sealed by the competent authority in the presence of the Technical Brigade of the Kimberly Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems.
Article 41
1. Precious metals or gemstones intended for export must be packed in appropriate packaging sealed by the Directorate General of Customs in the presence of the Technical Brigade of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Metals
At the time of export, the original of the Certificate of Origin shall be placed in a specific packaging and sealed by the competent authority in the presence of the verification bureau of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 31 and 41
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7102.10.00 - Unsorted No 20 November 2016 7102.21.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 7102.31.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 - Description
- Diamonds
Precious metals
Gems
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Kimberly Process member countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.º 153/2002, de 11 de Setembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Rules on Pesticides
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- The importation and marketing of pesticides in the country, can only be made in packaging approved by the registrar and which complies with the standards set ou by the INNOQ based on international standards
- Reference of the measure
- Article 12(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- INNOQ: Mozambican National Institute for Standardization and Quality
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tolerances permitted for the accuracy of measurements made in terms of legal metrology referenced of decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- The labeling of fortified products must comply with the NM 80 regarding tolerance allowed for per-packed products
- Reference of the measure
- NM 80
4. All Metro-logical requirements; 5. Reference Exam to metro-logical requirements of per-packed products; Table 1a and 1b - Sampling plan for non-destructive examination; Annex A - Tolerances for per-packed and products preserved with special requirements.
Decree 9/2016
Article 8 - Labelling - 1); 2); 3) and 4. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wheat flour;
Maize flour;
Edible vegetable oil;
Sugar; and
Salt.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 8479.89.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Republic of Tanzania,Fertilizers Act 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers Act no 9 of 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 21.-{ 1) A person shall not import any fertilizer or fertilizer supplement in Tanzania unless-
(a) such fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is registered in terms of this Act;
(b) is of the composition and efficacy specified in the application for registration thereof;
(c) possesses all chemical, physical and other properties so specified and complies with the requirements prescribed in respect thereof; and
(d) is packed in a sealed container which is marked or labeled in the prescribed manner with the prescribed particulars; .
(e) in the case of a fertilizer or fertilizer supplements containing bone or any other substance derived from the carcass of an animal, a permit referred to in section 20 has been issued in respect thereof.
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29. Any fertilizer dealer shall ensure that fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is packed and labeled in the manner prescribed in the regulations - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 21 (d)
Part IV section 29 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 8479.89.00 -- Other Yes sterilizing Plant - Description
- Fertilizer or sterilizing Plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 May 2009 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 52. Where a proper officer so requires, an importer of goods imported in bulk shall pack the goods into bags or other packages of even net weights, before the goods are delivered.
65. An owner of any warehoused goods shall maintain the packages in which they are contained in a proper state of repair.
66. (1) Goods to be warehoused shall be securely packed and where any goods entered to be warehoused are found by a proper officer examining them to be insecurely packed, the proper office may refuse the goods from being put in a warehouse - Reference of the measure
- Part I section 52, Part V 65 & 66 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The excise (management & Tariffs ) Act Cap 147,
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Films and Music (tax Stamps) regulations, 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Subject to the provisions of regulation 5, the following procedure shall apply to the supply and distribution of tax stamps
a) for all products, imported into the country, the importer shall indent from, and pay the tax stamps to the authority; and indents shall be packed into quantity from one hundred up to five thousand stamps and may indicate the name and address of the foreign producer as requested by the importer
b) For all products to be distributed locally, the distributor shall indent from and pay tax stamps to the authority; and each indent shall be packed into quantities from one hundred to five thousand stamps.
(c) The authority shall authoriise the approved person to make direct supply of tax stamps to the foreign manufacturer as requested by the dealer - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 7(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- imported
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2013 -
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
- B33: Packaging 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
- 26.- (i) Pesticides shall be packaged in clean and dry containers designed to provide protection against product deterioration, compaction, weight change or other spoilage. Containers must withstand all anticipated level of handling, storage, stacking loading and unloading conditions and should not become adversely affected by changes in atmospheric conditions, pressure, temperature and humidity;
- Reference of the measure
- Section 26 (i)
- 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
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE No. 368 published on 4/11/2011 THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (CAP. 188)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Material regulations,2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17(1) subject to sub regulation (2) and (3) of these regulations, consignor of carrier shall not present for transport radioactive material unless
(a) The material is contained in
(i) An excepted package;
(ii) A Type 1P-1 Type 1P-2 of Type 3 package;
(iii) A Type A package;
(iv) A Type B of type C package of certified design;
(v) A package of fissile material of a certified design;
(vi) a package for 0.1 kg or more Of uranium hcxaOuoride of a certified design;
(vii) a package whose design is in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraph 815 of the LA EA regulations and for which package certification is not otherwise required under these Regulations, if the material is packaged in accordance with that paragraph. or
(viii) (viii) packaging manufactured to a package design certified in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraph 816 or 817 of the IAEA Regulation. where the material is packaged in accordance with those paragraphs; and
(b) the activity or mass or the material is within the applicable limits referred to in paragraphs 408 to 415 and 419 to 419 of the IAEA Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (I), a consignor may present for transport, and a carrier may transport.
(a) radioactive material under specific arrangement;
(b) a package that is in transit and that is of a design that been approved as a Type (UI3)9G or Type or Type C-t)6 package by a foreign competent authority in accordance with the applicable process specified in the LAEA Regulations or;
(c) package containing 0.1 kg or more of uranium or hexafluoride of a design that has been approved as II(U)-96 by a foreign competent authority in accordance with the applicable process specified in the IAEA Regulations.
(3) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to a consignor who presents for transport or a carrier who transports LSJ\-I material or an SeQ-I in accordance with paragraph 523 or the LAEA Regulations.
(4) Subject to sub-regulation (5), every consignor and carrier or radioactive material shall act in accordance with paragraph 50 I to 547 of the LAEA Regulations
(5) A consignor may present for transport, and a carrier may transport, radioactive material in a package that is not labelled in accordance with paragraphs 541 to 543 of the 541 to 543 of the LAEA regulations if the package:-
(a) is an exposure device of a certified model and
(i) is to be transported, or is transported, under cxclusive use,
(ii) has clearly marked on it the word "RADIOACTIVE", the basic trefoil symbol set in
Figure I in Section V of the IAEA Regulation,' and the name .address and telephone number of the person who is authorized by a license to possess the radioactive material that it contains,
(iii) has clearly stamped on it or visibly and legibly inscribed on a durable steel or brass lag that is readily visible and securely affixed to it by means of metal fasteners, the name, quantity in I3ecquerel, date of measurement of that quantity and form of the radioactive material it contains, as well as the maximum permissible activity of the package, and
(iv) is transported by a vehicle that displays on each side and on each end a placard for substances of Class 7 specified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,
UN recommendations;
(b) is an excepted package;
(c) contains only LSA-material other than uranium hexanuoride and
(i) is to be transported, or is transported, under exclusive use;
(ii) has clearly marked on if the words "RADIOACTIVE LSA-J EXCLUSIVE USE", and
(iii) is transported by a vehicle that displays on each side and on each end a placard for substances of Class 7 specified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, UN Recommendations; or
(d) is labelled in accordance with the international Maritime Dangerous goods Code or Technical instructions for the Safe Transport of dangerous goods by Air.
18.-(1) Subject to subsection (2), every consignor of radioactive material shall include in the transport documents for the consignment the formation referred to in paragraph 549 of the LAEA Regulations which shall be clearly and indelibly printed in the documents.
(2) Sub-regulation (I) does not apply:
(a) with respect to an excepted package; or
(b)to a consignor who provides transport documents that have been prepared in accordance with the international Dangerous Goods Code or the technical instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
(3) A person shall not transport a consignment of radioactive material unless the consignment is accompanied by the transport documents referred to in subsection (I) and (2).
24.-(1) A person who packages radioactive material in a Type IP-2, Type IP-3 or Type A package shall keep a record of the following information and documents concerning the package: (a) the technical specifications or its design:
(b) the type, quantity and physical form of the radioactive material that it is designed to contain;
(c) any document that demonstrates that the package meets the requirements or these Regulations, including the written quality assurance program: and
(d) Instructions for packaging. Transport, receiving. maintenance and unpack aging
(2) Evcry person who is required by sub-regulation (I) of this regulation to keep a record shall retain the record for the period ending two years after the date on which the packaging occurs - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 17&18&24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 33 Radioactive substances No PG: 43 Nuclear wastes No - Description
- Nuclear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 October 2011 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 February 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 February 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Scheduling of Medicines) GN. No. 63
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Scheduling of Medicines) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 13 (3) The manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, distributor, scientist, scientific institutions and hospitals, shall ensure that the medicine is packed in such a way that its primary pack is so sealed so that when the seal is broken, it can be distinguished from other sealed primary packs.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 13 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B33: Packaging requirements



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