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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 25. No person shall import any pharmaceutical product with shelf life of more than twenty four months whose remaining shelf life is less than 60% or a pharmaceutical product with shelf life of less or equal to twenty four months whose remaining shelf life is less than 80%.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 25
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 4.
- 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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, G: Protection of national security and H: Protection of public morals
- 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 4,6,7 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashew kernels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - 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 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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, B: Protection of life and health of animals and G: Protection of national security
- 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 4,5 and 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 28 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 5,6,7,8,9 and 10
- 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 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 682: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 682: 2013 Security systems – Control room/area
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for control room/area from which the equipment and network used in the operation of security systems are installed and operated.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3,4,5,6 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Requirements for control room/area ,security systems
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- 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 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Woven sacks for packing cement
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 and G: Protection of national security
- 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 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
- Synthetic organic liquid detergent
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, methods of testing,sampling packaging, marking and labelling for blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3, 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Blend of skimmed milk,vegetable fat in powdered form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 632: 2012- ISO 4074: 2002
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 632: 2012- ISO 4074: 2002 Natural latex rubber condoms – Requirements and test methods
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the minimum requirements,packaging, labelling and the testing methods to be used for condoms made from natural rubber latex which are supplied to consumers for contraceptive purposes and to assist in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 6, 7 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Natural latex rubber condoms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1298:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1298:2010 Sharp container – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard has been prepared with the request from the ultimatum consumer (health centers), aiming at controlling the quality, and performance of Sharps containers. Sharps containers are widely used throughout health care facilities as waste collection containers. They are supplied in different varieties of sizes and may be manufactured from plastics or fibreboard materials or can be of composite construction having fibreboard sides and metallic base and/or top
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sharp container
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 1 - 6.
- 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
- 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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 Edible palm oil — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, contaminants, packaging and labelling of virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). These measures do not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 1 - 11.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible palm oil.
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 1- 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 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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, these measures specify the photometric and colorimetric characteristics required and also the test specifications applicable to registration number plates.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 1 - 16.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Number plates for motor vehicles
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 313: 2014- EAS 786: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 313: 2014- EAS 786: 2013 Skin care creams, lotions and gels — 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, packaging and labelling of creams, lotions and gels for skin care. The measures do not apply to skin care products, for which therapeutic claims are made and also does not apply to non-emulsified lotions and gels.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 1 - 6.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creams, lotions and gels.
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 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 1- 9.
- 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 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 4 and 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 and G: Protection of national security
- 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 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Smoked fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements



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