The objective of this measure is to ensure quality and safety of the refined sugar produced locally as well as to give guidance to traders and consumers of refined sugar in Tanzania.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar intended for industrial use or direct human consumption.
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Reference of the measure
Reference clause, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under license from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licence is granted may be obtained from TBS.
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1701.99
-- Other
Yes
refined sugar intended for industrial use or direct human consumption.
Description
This measure prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar intended for industrial use or direct human consumption.
The objective of this measure is intended to be used as an important tool to be applied by food regulators in ensuring that tomato concentrates that are produced and consumed complies with the safety and quality requirements.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
This measure prescribes requirements on methods of tests and sampling of processed tomato concentrate/puree.
Reference of the measure
This measure prescribes requirements on methods of tests and sampling of processed tomato concentrates.
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
The use of the TBS certification mark of quality is governed by the provisions of the standards Act, No 2 of 2009.
Details of conditions under which a license for the use of TBS certification mark may be granted to manufacturers may be obtained from TBS.
Holomo cheese is a type of cheese made from cow milk. It is creamy white with a fibrous texture, firmer, less brittle and generally less salty, even though it is also soaked in brine during manufacture. It can be sliced but not crumbled. It is either eaten soon after making or can be ripened for a month.
The objective of this measure specifies hand-held tooth-brushes for general use. It does not apply to special
purpose toothbrushes or to those which are electrically powered.
Description of the measure
This measure specifies hand - held tooth-brushes for general use. It does not apply to special purpose toothbrushes or to those which are electrically powered.
This measure prescribes requirements for fresh avocados (persea americana Gartner or P. Grattisima
mill) fruits to be supplied to the consumer in the local or export markets. This does not include avocados
for industrial processing. The standard also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging
of the produce up to the dispatching state.
Retro-reflective tapes fitted on these vehicles make them visible at night thereby warning oncoming motorists, hence reducing chances of accidents. This measure has been prepared in order to overcome the above stated problem.
Reference of the measure
Clause 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
3919
Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Yes
Retro reflective tapes for commercial vehicles and their trailers
Description
TZS 1733: 2015
Retro reflective marking for commercial vehicles and their trailers — Specification
Specifies the materials, construction and dimensions of a reference sack (valvepasted, flat, hexagonal-ended sack of stepped-end construction, formed from a stepped-end tube) suitable for the palletized and containerized transport of tea:
Reference of the measure
Clause 5
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0902
Tea, whether or not flavoured.
Yes
Tea sacks
Description
TZS 1737-1: 2015
Tea sacks — Specification — Part 1: Reference sack for palletized and containerized transport of tea
Applied by Tanzania for 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. and 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
This measure prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for tea massala which is used as a flavouring material in the preparation of tea. Requirements for storage and transportation conditions are given in annex A.
This measure specifies requirements and tests to determine the suitability of sacks for the palletized and
containerized transport of tea on standard pallets of standard unit load size in standard containers
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
0902
Tea, whether or not flavoured.
Yes
Tea sacks
Description
TZS 1737-2: 2015
Tea sacks — Specification — Part 2: Performance specification for sacks for palletized and containerized transport of tea
This measure was primarily prepared in view of the need to safeguard the consumer and to guide manufacturers and traders of edible rapeseed oil, as well as regulators. Therefore this measure will lead producers, exporters and importers in achieving the quality and safety of the rapeseed edible oil.
This measure is based on the concept of a modular system and specifies the plan
dimensions for unit loads suitable for the distribution of goods, which comprises all activities for the
movement of products from their origin to their destination
Reference of the measure
Clause 4 and 5
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Description
TZS 1739: 2015
Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Unit load dimensions
This measure has been prepared in order to guide traders, producers/processors in achieving the safety and quality of refined olive and refined olive pomace oil which is fit for human consumption as well as for import and export markets.
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
1509
Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Yes
Refined olive oil and refined olive pomace oil
Description
TZS 1432: 2011
Refined olive oil and refined olive pomace oil – Specification
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3401.1: - Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent : and 3402.1: - Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
This measure 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
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
3401.1
- Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :
Yes
Synthetic detergent paste
3402.1
- Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3401.1: - Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent : and 3402.1: - Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
This measure specifies requirements for liquid detergent for household dishwashing, Chemical and physical requirements, Sampling and compliance with the standard, Packing and marking,
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
3401.1
- Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :
Yes
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent
3402.1
- Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale :
Yes
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent
Description
Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent — Specification
Pilau masala is a mixture of spices used in the preparation of spiced rice commonly known as pilau so as to improve organoleptic qualities of cooked rice. Usually composed of four or more well dried and milled spices. This mixture can be in equal ratios of spices or depending on consumers’ preferences.
This measure being prepared to ensure the safety and quality of pilau masala produced and or traded in the country.
Reference of the measure
Clause 4, 5, 6 and 7
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0910.91.00
-- Mixtures referred to in Note 1 (b) to this Chapter
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