Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 1265: 2009: Kenya Standard Specification for wax based candles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard prescribes quality, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also prescribes the test methods, additives, wicks and finish for the product
- Reference of the measure
- S 1265: 2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Paraffin Wax based Candles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Paraffin Wax
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 03-1426:1997
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Paraffin Wax
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 22032009 Kenya Standard Specification for Compressed air breathing apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2203:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 2201: 2009 Kenya Standard Specification for Breathing Oxygen for airborn application
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies characteristics, Quality , impurity limits, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2201:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Breathing oxygen for airborn Application
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Medical oxygen
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality, performance, identity, contaminants, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2170-1:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical oxygen
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 2170: 2009 Part 4: Kenya Standard Specification for Medical Carbondioxide
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, identity, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2170: Part 4:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical Carbon Dioxide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Fortified Wine
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Test and Sampling requirements, Heavy metal limits, microbiological limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 139:2014
- 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 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Vodka
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements for Vodka imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 142:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Vodka
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Tanzania for 8309.90.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1274:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1274:2010 Packaging- metal crown closure for glass bottles-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, design and materials, manufacturing, sampling and test procedures for intermediate metal crown closures for aerated and non-aerated glass bottles
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8309.90.90 --- Other Yes Packaging – Metal crown closure for glass bottles - Description
- Packaging – Metal crown closure for glass bottles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Tanzania for 9018.32.00: -- Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1252:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1252: Stainless steel needle tubing for manufacture of medical device
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the dimensions, surface and mechanical properties of normal and thin-walled tubing of designated metric sizes 0.3 mm to 3.4 mm, and of extra-thin-walled tubing of designated metric sizes 0.6 mm to 2.1 mm. This Tanzania Standard does not specify stiffness properties for extra-thin-walled tubing of designated metric sizes 0.8 mm; 0.9 mm; 1.2 mm; 1.4 mm; 1.8 mm and 2.1 mm. It applies to rigid stainless steel needle tubing suitable for use in the manufacture of hypodermic needles and other medical devices primarily for human use. It does not apply to flexible stainless steel tubing because the mechanical properties differ from those specified for rigid tubing in this Tanzania Standard. However, manufacturers and purchasers of flexible tubing are encouraged to adopt the dimensional specifications given in this Tanzania Standard.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8, 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9018.32.00 -- Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures Yes Stainless stell medical device - Description
- Stainless stell medical device
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Tanzania for 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1256:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1256:2010 Non cereal based alcoholic beverages-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- The need to safeguard the consumer and in order to ensure the safety and quality of alcoholic beverages derived from non cereal ingredients this Tanzania Standard was thus developed.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for non cereal based alcoholic beverages, produced by fermentation of soluble extracts of non cereal ingredients. The Standard does not include requirements for wines, ulanzi and roselle alcoholic drinks.
- 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 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar Yes Non cereal based alcoholic Beverages - Description
- Non cereal based alcoholic
Beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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Applied by Tanzania for 6305.10.00: - Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03 and 6305.20.00: - Of cotton
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1263:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1263: Textiles-woven bags from natural fibres specification-Part 2; Bags to milled products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- Specify requirements to be complied with by manufacturers producing woven bags from natural fibres (excluding sisal) for milled products.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the bag cloth and making-up requirements for woven bags made from natural fibres (excluding sisal) for packing and storage of milled products.
- 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 6305.10.00 - Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03 No 6305.20.00 - Of cotton No - Description
- Textiles – Woven bags from natural fibres
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Tanzania for 6305.10.00: - Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03 and 6305.20.00: - Of cotton
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1263:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1263:2010 Textiles – Woven bags from natural fibres – Specification Part: 3 Woven bags for sugar
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- Specify requirements to be complied with by manufacturers producing woven bags from natural fibres (excluding sisal) for sugar packing.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies minimum requirements and other particulars of natural fibre bags made from jute, cotton or kenaf for the packaging of sugar.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3, 4, 5 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 6305.10.00 - Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03 Yes for the packaging of sugar. 6305.20.00 - Of cotton Yes for the packaging of sugar. - Description
- Specifies minimum requirements and other particulars of natural fibre bags made from jute, cotton or kenaf for the packaging of sugar.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1275:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1275 Cassava crisps – 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 and test for crisps made from sweet varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz).
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Crisps are thin slices of fruit or vegetable (usually cassava), deep-fried or baked until brittle and served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. The crisps are just cooked and salted, but manufacturers can add a wide variety of seasonings using herbs, spices, cheese, or artificial additives.
Crisps are an important part of the snack food in the market. Crisps can be packaged in a variety of ways including tins to keep the crisps fresh until opened.
This measure is intended to provide guidance on the essential characteristics of crisps in order to promote the use cassava in the processing of crisps and ensure that products are of high quality and safety.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1276:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1276:2010 Fresh sweet cassava – 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 and test for varieties of fresh sweet cassava roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, of the Euphorbiaceae family, to be supplied to the consumer, intended for direct human consumption. Cassava roots intended for industrial processing is excluded.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 6, 9, 11 and 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh sweet cassava roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, of the Euphorbiaceae family, to be supplied to the consumer, intended for direct human consumption.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1277:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1277:2010 Cassava wheat composite flour – 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 the methods of sampling and test for cassava-wheat composite. This standard does not apply to other composite flours from non wheat sources which may be used in different products.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 8 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Use of cassava flour in baking products such as bread, biscuits, buns, doughnuts, and pancakes. This measure therefore aims at providing guidance for the production of high quality grade composite cassava flour for baking.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1278;2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1278: 2010 Fresh potato tuber (ware potato tuber) – 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 for ware potato tuber of varieties (cultivars) grown from (Solanum tuberosum L.) and its hybrids to be supplied fresh and either packaged or sold loose for human consumption. It does not cover the requirements for potato tubers intended for industrial processing or seed potato tuber.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Potato tuber of varieties (cultivars) grown from (Solanum tuberosum L.) and its hybrids to be supplied fresh and either packaged or sold loose for human consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1279:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1279:2010Fresh potato chips – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for deep fried potato chips ready for consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8 and 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fried potato chips
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 744-1: 2013- ISO 8351-1: 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 744-1: 2013- ISO 8351-1: 1994 Packaging – Method of specification for sacks – Part 1: Paper sacks
- 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 part of IS0 8351 provides a checklist for the characteristics of paper sacks to be specified when ordering. These ordering specifications cover the description of the sack and do not deal with quantitative performance requirements.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Paper sacks
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
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 782-1: 2015- ISO 4064-1: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 782-1: 2015- ISO 4064-1: 2014Water meters for cold potable water and hot water — Part 1: Metrological and technical requirements
- 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 the metrological and technical requirements for water meters for cold potable water and hot water flowing through a fully charged, closed conduit. These water meters incorporate devices which indicate the integrated volume
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Water meters
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT



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