Non-tariff Measures
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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
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 144 (Part 2): 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 144 (Part 2): 2011 Lead – acid starter batteries – Part 2: Dimension of batteries and marking of terminals
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzanian Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and ignition of passenger automobiles and light commercial vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12 V and 6 V.
All batteries in accordance with this Tanzanian Standard can be fastened to the vehicle either by means of the ledges around the case or by means of a hold-down device engaging with the lid. - 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 PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Lead-acid batteries, Storage batteries, Electric cells, Electrical testing, Performance testing, Voltage, Vehicle components, Internal combustion engines, Road vehicles, Marking, Labels
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 28 July 2011
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 144 (Part 3): 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 144 (Part 3): 2011 Lead – acid starter batteries – Part 3: Dimensions of batteries for heavy vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for heavy vehicles. This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements of the main dimensions of starter batteries. For new and future developments of the above applications it is strongly recommended that only batteries from the “Preferred Types” series be used. The preferred types A, B and C are newly introduced and correspond closely to the types D4, D5 and D6 with some differences in tolerances and dimensions
- 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: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Lead-acid batteries, Storage batteries, Electric cells, Electrical testing, Performance testing, Voltage, Vehicle components, Internal combustion engines, Road vehicles, Marking, Labels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion 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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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 20 December 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 December 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 115:1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 115:1999 Permissible food additives and levels of use- schedules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard provide a schedule of permissible food additives and their maximum levels of use in specified foods. This schedule does not cover irradiated food additives
- Reference of the measure
- Schedule
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 18 Food additives No - Description
- Food additives, flavor, preservatives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion 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 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
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 152: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 152: 2015 Steel tubes — Mild steel tubes and sockets screwed — 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
- This Tanzania Standard covers the requirements for butt welded and seamless, screwed and socketed and plain end mild steel tubes.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products Yes - Description
- screw threads,steel pipes ,butt welded ,seamless, socketed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion 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
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 December 1982
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 December 1982
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 153:1982
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 153:1982 Pipe threads- where presure-tight joints are made on the threads-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the designation, dimensions and tolerances of pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads
- 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 PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Screwing, corks, valves, design, dimensions, tight joints
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion 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
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 March 1983
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 March 1983
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 157:1983
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 157:1983 Triple superphosphate-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 for triple super phosphate used as a fertilizer
- 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: 4 Plants and plant products No - Description
- Superphosphate, fertilizer-mix marking, labelling
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion 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
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 159:2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 159:2006 Fertilizer-Methods of sampling
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Prescribe the method of drawing test samples from bags as well as drawing samples of bulk material from wagon, truck loads or from flowing streams and from transfer belts
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 2, 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 2 Agricultural products No - Description
- Fertilizer
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 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 160: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 160: 2013 Tomato sauce and ketchup — 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 tests and sampling of tomato sauce and ketchup
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,6 and 7
- 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
- tomato sauce, tomato ketchup
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 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 161: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 161: 2015 Chilli sauce — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes specification and methods of test and sampling for chili sauce intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5,6 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
- Chili sauce
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 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 162:2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 162:2013 Jams, jellies and marmalades — 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 tests and sampling of jams, jellies and marmalades
- 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 PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- jams, jellies and marmalades
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 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 164:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 164:2009 Textiles – Cotton – Kitenge – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard prescribes the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton vitenge.
The standard does not specify the type of finish, general appearance, luster and neither feels of cloth nor does it specify the colour combinations in printed cloth. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 6, 7 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
- Textiles – Cotton – Kitenge
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 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 165:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 165:2009 Textiles – Cotton – Khanga – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard prescribes the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton khanga.
The standard does not specify the type of finish, general appearance, luster and feel of cloth nor does it specify colour combinations in printed cloth - Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 6, 7 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
- Textiles – Cotton – Khanga
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 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 172:2009-ISO 4014:1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 172:2009-ISO 4014:1999 Hexagon head bolts – Product grades A and B
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- This International Standard specifies the characteristics of hexagon head bolts with threads from M1,6 up to and
including M64, of product grade A for threads M1,6 to M24 and nominal lengths up to and including 10 d or 150 mm,
whichever is shorter and product grade B for threads over M24 or nominal lengths over 10 d or 150 mm, whichever is shorter. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Dimensions, Head bolts
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 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 173:2009-ISO 4016:1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 173:2009-ISO 4016:1999 Hexagon head bolts – Product grade C
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies the characteristics of hexagon head bolts with threads from M5 up to and
including M64 of product grade C. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 3 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Hexagon head bolts grade C
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 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 175:2009-ISO 4033:1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 175:2009-ISO 4033:1999 Hexagon nuts, style 2 – Product grades A and B
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the characteristics of hexagon nuts, style 2, with threads from M5 up to and including M36, with product grade A for threads d < M16 and product grade B for threads d . M16.
- 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: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Hexagon nuts-grades A and B
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT