Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Legal Supplement (Part I) to the Zanzibar Government Gazette Vol. CXX No. 6417 of 8th July, 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zanzibar standards Act, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20. (1) Where commodities for which a standard has been declared are produced or manufactured outside Zanzibar, the Bureau shall authorize any member of its staff or any suitable qualified person to examine the commodities upon landing and all customs entries in respect of such commodities.
(2) Aperson authorized to examine commodities under this section may take sample thereof and submit the samples to the Bureau for analysis or testing.
(3) Where imported commodities are found to bear any mark so closely resembling a standard mark as to be misleading or which falsely represents a mark of compliance with specification formulated or adopted elsewhere in Zanzibar, the commodities shall not be entered for domestic use unless the mark is removed or substantially changed.
(4) where the standard declared is compulsory, commodities referred to in subsection (1) of this section may be entered for domestic use, only if:-
(a)Upon an examination it is found that the commodities comply with the compulsory standard: or
(b)They are accompanied by a certificate of examination and compliance with the compulsory standard issued by a laboratory or other similar institution in the country origin recognized by the Bureau.
(5) Where there is a reason to believe that commodities imported or about to be imported are likely to be a danger to the health or safety of consumers or likely to threaten the environment, where a standard exists for such commodities or not, the Bureau may require the importer.......... To submit such commodities for testing, and the commodities... be entered for domestic use or sold if:-
(a)Upon examination of the commodities they are found to be safe; or
(b)The importer or vendor show proof satisfactory to the Bureau that the
Commodities are safe.
(6) Where imported commodities fail to conform to the required standards such commodities shall not be released for sell or domestic use, and the supplies or importer shall not be required to remove a commodities from Zanzibar within two weeks or disposed off as the Bureau may reasonably decide.
(7) In the event of disposal the rejected commodities, the cost of disposing such commodities shall be borne by the supplier or importer as the case may be. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 20 (1), (2), (3), (5), (6) & (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- All imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 July 2011 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Control of Medical Devices) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 26.-(1) The registrant shall ensure that the medical device meets the safety and performance requirements.
(2) The registrant shall keep objective evidence to establish that the medical device meets the requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV Regulation 26
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical devices
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 31 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
- 29. (1) When deemed necessary to collect samples or where the inspector suspects that any product in the consignment may contravene any provision of these Regulations or the Act, may take sample for further investigation.
(2) Subject to provision of sub regulation (1) the inspector shall, after collection of samples fill in a sample collection Form TFDA VIII as prescribed in First Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 29 ; Form TFDA VIII, First Schedule
- 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 31 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Registration of Medicinal Products) Regulations, 2015 ; GN. No. 314
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Registration of Medicinal Products) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5.-(1) Every application for registration of a medicinal product shall be made in hard and electronic copies and shall be accompanied by the following:
(f) adequate quantity of samples to allow full analysis of the product as per product specifications plus one repeat analysis; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (f)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicinal products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control ) Regulations Government Notice No. 25published on 30/1/2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control) Regulations , 2015
- 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
- 3 (6) A person shall not import any chemical unless that person has submitted a certificate of analysis of the chemical to be imported to the Registrar.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 21 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 350 , The Fertiliser Act CAP 378
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertiliser Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 48 (6) Any fertilizer or fertilizer supplement imported under this regulation shall not be sold unless its quality has been analysed and approved.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulation 48 (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertilizer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 21 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 350 , The Fertiliser Act CAP 378
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertiliser Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 48 (6) Any fertilizer or fertilizer supplement imported under this regulation shall not be sold unless its quality has been analysed and approved.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulation 48 (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pertilizer supplement
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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.
- 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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 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.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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Road vehicles — Taximeters
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Black tea – Blended
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 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- 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 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fortified wine.
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4 and 8.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets.
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creams, lotions and gels.
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sanitary towels.
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible palm oil.
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 4.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Synthetic industrial detergent powders.
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 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 3, 4 and 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Retro-reflective registration number plates for motor vehicles.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The pesticides control regulations, 1984
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 8. Every person who for commercial purposes or disposal in any way for use by the public imports, manufactures, formulates or compound any pesticide shall register that pesticide in accordance with the Act and these
Regulations
Procedure for registration of a pesticide
9. Every application for pesticide registration or renewal of registration shall be on a form specified in Schedule I to these Regulations and shall unless otherwise advised, be accompanied by: -
(a)a dossier containing additional information to determine the suitability of the pesticides as to its use and including technical data sheet and direction on how to detect and quantitative the active ingredient:
(b)the appropriate application fee;
(c)a representative sample of the pesticide, certificate or analysis, if already issued and a written declaration that the pesticide has or has not been banned or restricted in the country of origin.
Submission and analysis of samples
10. – (1) A sample submitted for analysis for the purposes of registration shall be accompanied by appropriate standards.
(2) A sample submitted for analysis shall not be ... than 0.5 kilogram in case of solids, or not less than 0.5. liters in case of liquids.
(3) The container in which a sample for analysis is packed shall be sealed and adequately labeled.
(4) Every sample submitted or analysis shall be accompanied with the specifications of the sample and other relevant information
11. – (1) Every pesticide submitted for registration shall be submitted for testing by the Registrar or by a person authorized by him, and the Registrar or the authorized person as the case may be shall carry out such field and/or laboratory tests as are necessary to determine the suitability for use of the pesticide.
(2) Where the testing is carried out by a person other than the Registrar, that person shall submit, as soon as the test is completed the results of the test of the pestcide
12. The Person applying for registration of a pesticide shall satisfy the Registrar that-
(a) the premises for the storage of the pesticide are adequate and well equipped with proper storage accommodation for avoiding any hazards and for preserving the properties of the pesticide in respect of which a registration certificate is sought;
(b)there will be a person or persons on the technical staff of the person applying who is or are qualified or experienced in handling the pesticide
13. – (1) If the Registrar as satisfied that a person applying for registration of a pesticide has complied with the provisions of the Act and these Regulations he may register the pesticide.
(2) On registration the person applying for registration of a pesticide shall pay such fees as are provided under these Regulations.
(3) The Registrar may refuse to register a pesticide if he is not satisfied in terms of sub-paragraph (1).
(4) An appeal from a decision of the Registrar refusing to register a pesticide under sub-Regulation (1) shall lie to the Minister and the Minister’s decision shall be final.
(5) Every appeal under sub-Regulation (4) shall be made within sixty days from the date of the decision of the Registrar.
14. – (1) If the Registrar approves registration be shall issue a certificate of registration in a form prescribed in Schedule VI in respect of the pesticide whose registration is sought.
(2) Every certificate for registration shall expire after five years.
15. _ (1) Where by reason of non-compliance with any provisions of these Regulations or any direction given by him the Registrar is unable to register a pesticide but is satisfied that steps can be taken with diligence by the applicant to comply with such provision or direction, as the case may, he may in his absolute direction, by notice in writing (hereinafter referred to as a notice of determent), defer registration of that pesticide pending compliance with such provision or direction.
(2) The Registrar shall transmit the notice of deferment to the person who applies for registration of the pesticide.
(3) A notice of determent shall, subject to the provisions of this Regulation and any condition specified in that notice, entitle the person applying for the registration of a pesticide to use or dispose for use by the public the pesticide.
(4) Every provisional registration shall expire after two years.
16. – (1) Where a pesticide is highly toxic persistent, biologically cumulative or where that pesticide may cause poisoning of which no effective antedate is know and available the Registrar may register that pesticide subject to such conditions and restrictions as to its use or the quantity to be disposed of and other conditions that he may deem necessary.
(2) Every registration of pesticide for restricted use shall expire after two years. - Reference of the measure
- Section 10 & 11
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes pesticide - Description
- Pestcide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 1984 - Description
- All countries
B82: Testing requirement



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