Non-tariff Measures
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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
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 72:2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 72: 2014 Toothpaste — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test,packaging,marking, composition, quality for toothpaste.
- Reference of the measure
- clause 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toothpaste
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
- B33: Packaging 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
- 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 8.
- 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
- B33: Packaging 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 8.
- 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
- B33: Packaging 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 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Simsim Sesame seeds
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 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE No. 368 published on 4/11/2011 THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (CAP. 188)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Material regulations,2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17(1) subject to sub regulation (2) and (3) of these regulations, consignor of carrier shall not present for transport radioactive material unless
(a) The material is contained in
(i) An excepted package;
(ii) A Type 1P-1 Type 1P-2 of Type 3 package;
(iii) A Type A package;
(iv) A Type B of type C package of certified design;
(v) A package of fissile material of a certified design;
(vi) a package for 0.1 kg or more Of uranium hcxaOuoride of a certified design;
(vii) a package whose design is in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraph 815 of the LA EA regulations and for which package certification is not otherwise required under these Regulations, if the material is packaged in accordance with that paragraph. or
(viii) (viii) packaging manufactured to a package design certified in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraph 816 or 817 of the IAEA Regulation. where the material is packaged in accordance with those paragraphs; and
(b) the activity or mass or the material is within the applicable limits referred to in paragraphs 408 to 415 and 419 to 419 of the IAEA Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (I), a consignor may present for transport, and a carrier may transport.
(a) radioactive material under specific arrangement;
(b) a package that is in transit and that is of a design that been approved as a Type (UI3)9G or Type or Type C-t)6 package by a foreign competent authority in accordance with the applicable process specified in the LAEA Regulations or;
(c) package containing 0.1 kg or more of uranium or hexafluoride of a design that has been approved as II(U)-96 by a foreign competent authority in accordance with the applicable process specified in the IAEA Regulations.
(3) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to a consignor who presents for transport or a carrier who transports LSJ\-I material or an SeQ-I in accordance with paragraph 523 or the LAEA Regulations.
(4) Subject to sub-regulation (5), every consignor and carrier or radioactive material shall act in accordance with paragraph 50 I to 547 of the LAEA Regulations
(5) A consignor may present for transport, and a carrier may transport, radioactive material in a package that is not labelled in accordance with paragraphs 541 to 543 of the 541 to 543 of the LAEA regulations if the package:-
(a) is an exposure device of a certified model and
(i) is to be transported, or is transported, under cxclusive use,
(ii) has clearly marked on it the word "RADIOACTIVE", the basic trefoil symbol set in
Figure I in Section V of the IAEA Regulation,' and the name .address and telephone number of the person who is authorized by a license to possess the radioactive material that it contains,
(iii) has clearly stamped on it or visibly and legibly inscribed on a durable steel or brass lag that is readily visible and securely affixed to it by means of metal fasteners, the name, quantity in I3ecquerel, date of measurement of that quantity and form of the radioactive material it contains, as well as the maximum permissible activity of the package, and
(iv) is transported by a vehicle that displays on each side and on each end a placard for substances of Class 7 specified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,
UN recommendations;
(b) is an excepted package;
(c) contains only LSA-material other than uranium hexanuoride and
(i) is to be transported, or is transported, under exclusive use;
(ii) has clearly marked on if the words "RADIOACTIVE LSA-J EXCLUSIVE USE", and
(iii) is transported by a vehicle that displays on each side and on each end a placard for substances of Class 7 specified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, UN Recommendations; or
(d) is labelled in accordance with the international Maritime Dangerous goods Code or Technical instructions for the Safe Transport of dangerous goods by Air.
18.-(1) Subject to subsection (2), every consignor of radioactive material shall include in the transport documents for the consignment the formation referred to in paragraph 549 of the LAEA Regulations which shall be clearly and indelibly printed in the documents.
(2) Sub-regulation (I) does not apply:
(a) with respect to an excepted package; or
(b)to a consignor who provides transport documents that have been prepared in accordance with the international Dangerous Goods Code or the technical instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
(3) A person shall not transport a consignment of radioactive material unless the consignment is accompanied by the transport documents referred to in subsection (I) and (2).
24.-(1) A person who packages radioactive material in a Type IP-2, Type IP-3 or Type A package shall keep a record of the following information and documents concerning the package: (a) the technical specifications or its design:
(b) the type, quantity and physical form of the radioactive material that it is designed to contain;
(c) any document that demonstrates that the package meets the requirements or these Regulations, including the written quality assurance program: and
(d) Instructions for packaging. Transport, receiving. maintenance and unpack aging
(2) Evcry person who is required by sub-regulation (I) of this regulation to keep a record shall retain the record for the period ending two years after the date on which the packaging occurs - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 17&18&24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 33 Radioactive substances No PG: 43 Nuclear wastes No - Description
- Nuclear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 October 2011 - Description
- All countries
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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
- B33: Packaging 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 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chemical hair relaxes and hair waving products
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
- B33: Packaging 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
- 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 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 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of testing,sampling, level of additives packaging, labelling and marking for blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form
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
- B33: Packaging 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Henna powder
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
- B33: Packaging 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 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Whisky
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
- B33: Packaging 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 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 for 31: Fertilisers and 8479.89.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Republic of Tanzania,Fertilizers Act 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers Act no 9 of 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 21.-{ 1) A person shall not import any fertilizer or fertilizer supplement in Tanzania unless-
(a) such fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is registered in terms of this Act;
(b) is of the composition and efficacy specified in the application for registration thereof;
(c) possesses all chemical, physical and other properties so specified and complies with the requirements prescribed in respect thereof; and
(d) is packed in a sealed container which is marked or labeled in the prescribed manner with the prescribed particulars; .
(e) in the case of a fertilizer or fertilizer supplements containing bone or any other substance derived from the carcass of an animal, a permit referred to in section 20 has been issued in respect thereof.
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29. Any fertilizer dealer shall ensure that fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is packed and labeled in the manner prescribed in the regulations - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 21 (d)
Part IV section 29 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 8479.89.00 -- Other Yes sterilizing Plant - Description
- Fertilizer or sterilizing Plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 May 2009 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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
- 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 9.
- 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 28 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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
- 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 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ready to drink non carbonated non alcoholic beverage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The excise (management & Tariffs ) Act Cap 147,
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Films and Music (tax Stamps) regulations, 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Subject to the provisions of regulation 5, the following procedure shall apply to the supply and distribution of tax stamps
a) for all products, imported into the country, the importer shall indent from, and pay the tax stamps to the authority; and indents shall be packed into quantity from one hundred up to five thousand stamps and may indicate the name and address of the foreign producer as requested by the importer
b) For all products to be distributed locally, the distributor shall indent from and pay tax stamps to the authority; and each indent shall be packed into quantities from one hundred to five thousand stamps.
(c) The authority shall authoriise the approved person to make direct supply of tax stamps to the foreign manufacturer as requested by the dealer - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 7(a)
- 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
- imported
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2013 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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
- 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 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Synthetic organic liquid detergent for household use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 and E: Protection of the environment
- 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 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textiles – Woven sacks for packing cement – High density polyethylene/poly propylene
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
- B33: Packaging 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 E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This Standard 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 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toilet cleaners
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
- B33: Packaging 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 9.
- 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 Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging 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 5.
- 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
B33: Packaging requirements