Non-tariff Measures
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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 538: 2015- EAS 38: 2014 Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
- 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
- Applies to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5,7, 10 and 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 550: 2015- EAS 805: 2014 Use of nutrition and health claims — Requirements
- 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 for the use of nutrition and health claims in food labelling and in advertising ).
It applies to all foods for which nutrition and health claims are made without prejudice to specific provisions under other standards or guidelines relating to foods for special dietary uses and foods for special medical purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 6,7,8, 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products
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 560:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 560:2010 Palm stearin – 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 method of sampling and testing, hygiene, packaging, marking and labelling for crude palm stearin, neutralized bleached palm stearin; and refined bleached and deodorized (including neu¬tralized, bleached and deodorized) palm stearin, obtained from a one stage fractionation process through any of the following three processes:
a) Dry fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and subse¬quent filtration.
b) Detergent fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of surface active agent. After fractionation, the surface active agent is removed by washing.
c) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallization of the oil in a solvent, followed by separation of the fractions. After fractionation, the solvent is removed from each fraction. - 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: 7 Food products No - Description
- Palm stearin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 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 3
- 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
- Acidic liquid toilet cleansers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
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 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 and G: Protection of national security
- 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 4, and 8
- 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
- Ready to drink non alcoholic and non carbonated beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
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 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 5 and 7
- 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
- Chemical hair relaxers,hair waving products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 4,6,7 and 11
- 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
- Whisky
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world and 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 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.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3, 4 and 6.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Henna powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world Inclusion Entire world -
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 814: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 814: 2013 Road vehicles — Taximeters — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Applies to distance-cum-time taximeters to be installed on public hire vehicles (taxis or cabs) which with the aid of electronic or mechanical devices calculate and indicate the amount to be paid by the passenger of the taxi.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3,4,5,6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Road vehicles — Taximeters.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 1 - 10.
- 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 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 14 (2) The quality of the drug imported for donation shall conform to the authorised pharmacopoeias and the presentation, strength and formulation of the drug shall as far as possible, be similar to the drug which is commonly used in Uganda.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III regulation 14 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 73. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL OF BEE DISEASES) RULES, 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Animal Diseases (Control of BeeDiseases)Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 18. Quality standards for honey:
A person who produces, sells, distributes, imports or offers honey for export shall ensure that the honey or its by-products conforms to the minimum standards of quality prescribed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, the codex standards 12 -2001 and any other law in force. - Reference of the measure
- Rule 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 383: 2013, Synthetic organic liquid detergent for household use — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic liquid detergents for household use both for general purpose and dishwashing liquid detergent.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 383: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic liquid detergents for household use both for general purpose and dishwashing liquid detergent
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-1: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification — Part 1: Solid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for solid antibacterial toilet soap.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-1: 2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- solid antibacterial toilet soap.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 766-2: 2013, Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification ― Part 2: Liquid
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, and methods of sampling and test for liquid antibacterial toilet soap. It includes antibacterial (bacteriostatic) and antifungal (fungal static). This standard does not cover synthetic hand wash liquid detergents, shampoo and products for specific purposes such as those for industrial and surgical uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 766-2: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- liquid antibacterial toilet soap
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 787: 2013, Synthetic industrial detergent powder — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 787: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic industrial detergent powders based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 788: 2013, Synthetic detergent paste — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard 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
- US EAS 788: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- synthetic detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 789: 2013, Instant hand sanitizers — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for alcohol based instant hand sanitizers. The standard does not cover non-alcohol based hand sanitizers.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 789: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- alcohol based instant hand sanitizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 790: 2013, Liquid soap — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for liquid soap for general purposes. It does not cover shampoos and products intended for specific purposes, such as those for industrial and surgical uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 790: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- liquid soap for general purposes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 791: 2013, Oven cleaner and grease remover — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for oven cleaner and grease remover. The standard covers three types of oven cleaners and grease removers that are suitable for the removal of carbon deposits, grease, baked-on fats and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment, but that are not intended for use in self-cleaning ovens.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 791: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- oven cleaner and grease remover
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements



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