This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
For purposes of public health interest, any part of a medical device that does not meet quality requirements is prohibited. No person shall manufacture, import, store, exhibit, sell or distribute medical devices that
contain or consist of parts likely to be harmful to health when they are used.
Reference of the measure
Art 23
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
PG: 26
Medical devices
No
Description
Medical devices i.e any device used in the medical field for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, cure, surgery or health protection
This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
No person shall import pharmaceutical products and medical devices with shelf life less than two thirds (2/3) of their total shelf life.
Reference of the measure
Art 34 paragraph 4
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
PG: 24
Medicines for human use
No
PG: 26
Medical devices
No
Description
Pharmaceutical products and medical devices
Pharmaceutical product: any substance capable of preventing, treating human or animal diseases and any other substance intended for administration to a human being or an animal in order to diagnose diseases, restore, correct or carry out modification of organic or mental functions. It also means products used in disinfecting premises in which food and drugs are manufactured, prepared or stored, cleaning hospitals, equipment and farm houses.
Medical device: any device used in the medical field for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, cure, surgery or health protection.
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 8701: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09)., 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver., 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars., 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. and 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete- mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile wor
These Instructions determine modalities of protecting citizens and preventing air pollution caused by emission from vehicles and machines using petroleum products.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
All vehicles imported in Rwanda shall be equipped with catalytic converters to reduce emissions.
Reference of the measure
Art 6 paragraph 1
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
8701
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09).
No
8702
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver.
No
8703
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
No
8704
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
No
8705
Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete- mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile wor
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
These Instructions determine modalities of protecting citizens and preventing air pollution caused by emission from vehicles and machines using petroleum products.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
All motorcycles imported in Rwanda for sale shall be brand new.
Motorcycles imported in Rwanda for personal transport shall not exceed five (5) years of age.
Reference of the measure
Art 10
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
8711
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
This Law establishes modalities for controlling tobacco consumption and tobacco products that are manufactured in Rwanda as well as those imported so as to protect the Rwandan population’s life. In particular its purpose is:
1° to prevent under eighteen (18) persons from any contact with tobacco and tobacco products;
2° to inform, educate and communicate to the public on the health, environmental, economic and social consequences of smoking and use of tobacco products;
3° to preserve and promote the right of nonsmokers to live in a smoke-free environment;
4° to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco and counterfeiting;
5° to motivate smokers to quit smoking and provide rehabilitation for those who stop smoking.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
Article 6: Required content for tobacco
The yields of cigarettes released for domestic sale shall not be greater than:
1° 15 mg for tar per cigarette;
2° 1,5 mg for nicotine per cigarette;
3° 15 mg for carbon monoxide per cigarette.
Reference of the measure
Article 6
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2402
Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
This Tanzania Standard was prepared in order to ensure quality and safety of the refined sugar produced locally as well as to give guidance to traders and consumers of refined sugar in Tanzania.
Description of the measure
This measure specifies requirements for moisture content, sucrose content, colour, reducing sugar, hygiene, microorganisms, packaging, marking, labeling and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar.
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Reference of the measure
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
1. The words, “Produce of Tanzania” shall be declared on the label. If the refined sugar has been processed from imported raw sugar; Tanzania, in which the processing has been performed shall be considered to be the country of origin of the refined sugar for the purpose of labeling.
2. The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under license from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licences are granted may be obtained from TBS.
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1701.9
- Other :
No
28 July 2011
Description
Refined sugar is manufactured from sugar cane by process of purification of raw sugar, consisting broadly of affination, melting, chemical treatment, filtration, decolorization and subsequent recrystallization in vacuum pan. Refined sugar is suitable for direct human consumption, and for industrial use.
The objective of this measure is to prescribes the require¬ments and the methods of sampling and test for refined cotton seed oil. This Standard will guide producers, exporters and importer in achieving the edible oil safety and quality fit for human consumption.
Description of the measure
This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for refined cotton seed oil.
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Reference of the measure
TZS 53:2010
Refined cotton seed oil – Specification
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under licence from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licences are granted, may be obtained from TBS.
This measure specifies requirement and method of sampling and test for coriander seed; grades, classification of whole coriander, odour and flavour, freedom from moulds, insects, extraneous matter, split fruits, damaged, discoured, immature, shrivelled, finess of ground coriander,specific requirements,contaminants, Hygiene, and packaging
Holomo cheese is a type of cheese made from cow milk. It is creamy white with a fibrous texture, firmer, less brittle and generally less salty, even though it is also soaked in brine during manufacture. It can be sliced but not crumbled. It is either eaten soon after making or can be ripened for a month.
This measure prescribes requirements for fresh avocados (persea americana Gartner or P. Grattisima
mill) fruits to be supplied to the consumer in the local or export markets. This does not include avocados
for industrial processing. The standard also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging
of the produce up to the dispatching state.
Retro-reflective tapes fitted on these vehicles make them visible at night thereby warning oncoming motorists, hence reducing chances of accidents. This measure has been prepared in order to overcome the above stated problem.
Reference of the measure
Clause 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
3919
Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Yes
Retro reflective tapes for commercial vehicles and their trailers
Description
TZS 1733: 2015
Retro reflective marking for commercial vehicles and their trailers — Specification
Specifies the materials, construction and dimensions of a reference sack (valvepasted, flat, hexagonal-ended sack of stepped-end construction, formed from a stepped-end tube) suitable for the palletized and containerized transport of tea:
Reference of the measure
Clause 5
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0902
Tea, whether or not flavoured.
Yes
Tea sacks
Description
TZS 1737-1: 2015
Tea sacks — Specification — Part 1: Reference sack for palletized and containerized transport of tea
This measure specifies requirements and tests to determine the suitability of sacks for the palletized and
containerized transport of tea on standard pallets of standard unit load size in standard containers
Reference of the measure
Clause 4 and 5
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0902
Tea, whether or not flavoured.
Yes
Tea sacks
Description
TZS 1737-2: 2015
Tea sacks — Specification — Part 2: Performance specification for sacks for palletized and containerized transport of tea
This measure is based on the concept of a modular system and specifies the plan
dimensions for unit loads suitable for the distribution of goods, which comprises all activities for the
movement of products from their origin to their destination
Reference of the measure
Clause 4 and 5
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Description
TZS 1739: 2015
Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Unit load dimensions
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3401.1: - Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent : and 3402.1: - Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
This measure specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic
detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
Reference of the measure
Clause 4, 5, and 6
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
3401.1
- Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :
Yes
Synthetic detergent paste
3402.1
- Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3401.1: - Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent : and 3402.1: - Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
This measure specifies requirements for liquid detergent for household dishwashing, Chemical and physical requirements, Sampling and compliance with the standard, Packing and marking,
Reference of the measure
Clause 4, 5, and 6
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
3401.1
- Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :
Yes
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent
3402.1
- Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
Yes
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent
Description
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent — Specification
This measure prescribes requirements for fresh avocados (persea americana Gartner or P. Grattisima
mill) fruits to be supplied to the consumer in the local or export markets. This does not include avocados
for industrial processing. The standard also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging
of the produce up to the dispatching state.
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