Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 31 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Registration of Premises, Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw Materials) Regulations, 2015 GN. No. 312
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw materials) Regulations, 2015.
- 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
- 22 (2) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, importation of free medical samples shall meet the following criteria:
(b) samples shall be in a small pack size as compared to commercial pack;
(c) the quantity shall not exceed 300 unit packs per single consignment. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 22 (2) (b) & (c)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical samples
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 January 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 January 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, NO.2 OF 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 95.(1) No person shall pack a product regulated under this Act in a container or package which will alter its efficacy, safety, quality or nutritional value of such a product.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VI Regulation 95 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 January 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 January 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, NO.2 OF 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 95.(1) No person shall pack a product regulated under this Act in a container or package which will alter its efficacy, safety, quality or nutritional value of such a product.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VI Regulation 95 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Herbal drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 January 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 January 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, NO.2 OF 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 95.(1) No person shall pack a product regulated under this Act in a container or package which will alter its efficacy, safety, quality or nutritional value of such a product.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VI Regulation 95 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical devices
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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 72:2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 72: 2014 Toothpaste — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test,packaging,marking, composition, quality for toothpaste.
- Reference of the measure
- clause 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toothpaste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B33: Packaging 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.
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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
- B33: Packaging 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.
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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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 741:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 741:2010 Simsim (sesame) seeds – 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, packing, marking and labelling, storage and transportation for Simsim (Sesame) seeds (sesamum indicum, Linnaeus).
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Simsim Sesame seeds
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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 775: 2014- EAS 338: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 775: 2014- EAS 338: 2013 Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — 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 and labelling and packaging for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products.
It applies to chemical cream hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chemical hair relaxes and hair waving products
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
- B33: Packaging 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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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 631: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 631: 2013 Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form — 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 testing,sampling, level of additives packaging, labelling and marking for blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form
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
- B33: Packaging 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Henna powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 781: 2015- EAS 141: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 781: 2015- EAS 141: 2014 Whisky — 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, level of additives, packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and testing for whisky (whiskey).
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Whisky
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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
- B33: Packaging 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
- B33: Packaging 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
- B33: Packaging 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
- B33: Packaging 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
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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.
- Description
- Toilet cleaners
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 9.
- 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
B33: Packaging requirements



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