Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 303:2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 303:2012 Mango juice – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, method of sampling and test for mango juice.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 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
- Mango juice
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 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 304:2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 304:2012 Pineapple juice – 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 and test for pineapple juice intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 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
- Pineapple juice
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 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 305:2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 305:2012 Lime juice – 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 method of sampling and tests for lime juice intended for direct human consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5 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
- Lime juice
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 307: 2009- EAS 33: 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 307: 2009- EAS 33: 2007 Yoghurt — 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 and test for yoghurt.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5,6,7, 8 and 9
- 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
- Yoghurt
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 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 320: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 320: 2012 Textiles – Absorbent cotton wool for medical use – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Pescribes the requirements of absorbent cotton wool for medical use.
This Tanzania Standard applies to cotton wool used for cleaning and swabbing wounds, pre-operative skin preparation, application of medicaments to wounds, insertion into orifices such as ear and nose and for preparation of swabs for taking specimens. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 3,4,5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 24 Medicines for human use No - Description
- Absorbent cotton wool for medical use
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 328: 2014- EAS 768: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 328: 2014- EAS 768: 2013 Fortified milled maize (corn) products — 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 and test for fortified milled maize (corn) products namely: maize meal and maize flour from the grains of common maize (Zea mays L.) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10
- 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
- Fortified milled maize (corn)
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 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 352: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 352: 2015 Black tea — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes basic requirements and methods of sampling and test for graded black tea of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze. It does not apply to decaffeinated black tea.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 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
- Black tea
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 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 357: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 357: 2012 Cloves 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 sampling and test for the whole and ground (powdered) cloves Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merril &Perry (Syn. Caryophyllus aromaticus (L.), Eugenia aromatica Kuntze, Eugenia Caryophyllata Thunb., Eugenia Caryophyllus (Spreng) Bullock et S. Harrison, Myrtus caryophyllus Spreng.]
- Reference of the measure
- Caluse 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: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Cloves
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 06 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 358:2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 358:2015 Cardamoms — 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 the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum (L) Maton var. cardamomum. This standard does not cover the capsules or seeds of genus Amomum.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5 and 9
- 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
- Cardamoms
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
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 388: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 388: 2012 Passion fruit juice – 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 and test for passion fruit juice.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 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
- Passion fruit juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
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 389: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 389: 2013 Fruit nectars – 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 and test for fruit nectars intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 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
- Fruit nectars
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 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 411:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 411:2010 Textiles Polyester/cellulose suiting fabrics – Specification
- 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
- Prescribes constructional details and other particulars of eight types of polyester/cellulose suiting fabrics suitable for light weight suits and uniforms.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Polyester/cellulose suiting fabrics
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 414:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 414:2009 Instant (soluble) coffee – 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, test and assessment of pure instant soluble coffee whether in powder or agglomerated forms and liquor qualities of the cup, derived by dehydration of aqueous extract of freshly roasted and ground coffee. This Tanzania Standard does not apply to liquid coffee extracts.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 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
- Instant (soluble) coffee
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 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 420:2010- ISO 12757-1: 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 420:2010- ISO 12757-1: 1998 Ball point pens and refills – Part 1: General use
- 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
- Establishes minimum quality requirements for ball point pens (refillable or non-refillable) and
refills for general use. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 41 Chemical weapons No - Description
- Ball point pens,
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 438: 2014- EAS 2: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 438: 2014- EAS 2: 2013 Maize grains — 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 and test for maize grains of varieties grown from common maize grains, Zea Mays indentata L., and/or Zea mays indurata L., or their hybrids intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 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
- Maize grains
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 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 439: 2014- EAS 767: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 439: 2014- EAS 767: 2013 Fortified wheat flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fortified wheat flour prepared from common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), club wheat (T. compactum Host.) or a mixture thereof intended for human consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10
- 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
- Fortified wheat flour
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 465: 2011- EAS 739: 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 465: 2011- EAS 739: 2010 Dried cassava chips – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dried cassava chips intended for human consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10
- 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
- Dried cassava chips
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
- 15 December 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette 22 January 2016: General Notice No. 45 of 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13500:2008, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling fluid materials — Specifications and tests
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard covers physical properties for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA-grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical-grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-LVT), technical-grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), starch, low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV), high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV) and drilling-grade Xanthomonas campestris (Xanthan gum).
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13500:2008
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drilling fluid materials for Petroleum and natural gas industries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 22. (1) Imitation dairy product shall be classified in accordance with the classes specified in column 1 or 2 of Table 18.
(2) If the type of imitation dairy product referred to in sub-regulation (1) complies with the requirements for the nutrient content claim or the comparative claim as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), the expression "fat free", "low fat", "reduced fat", "light", "lite" or any other words with a similar meaning, as the case may be, may form part of the class designation.
Standards for imitation dairy products
23. (1) All classes of imitation dairy products shall -
(a) have a clean, characteristic flavour and taste of the product concerned;
(b) subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (6), be free of any substance that does not naturally form part of the raw materials from which it is manufactured; and (c) comply with the applicable standards specified in columns 3 and 4 of Table 18
opposite the class concerned.
(2) At least 50 per cent of the dry matter content of an imitation dairy product of the type known as imitation milk powder shall consist of milk solids: Provided that at least 50 per cent of such milk solids shall consist of a primary dairy product of the class known as fat free milk powder.
(3) An imitation dairy product of the class known as blend of skimmed milk with vegetable fat shall consist of milk constituents, to which vegetable fat has been added.
(4) An imitation dairy product shall, in the case of a powdered form, contain not more than 5 per cent moisture (m/m).
(5) The expression "powder(ed)" or "liquid", as the case may be, may form part of the class designation.
(6) An imitation dairy product may contain other foodstuff and/or food additives to the extent
permissible in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act
No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 22 and 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Iimitation dairy products - Description
- Iimitation dairy products i.e any product other than a dairy product or a fat spread, that is of animal or plant origin and in general appearance, presentation and intended use corresponds to a dairy product.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1955
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as amended by G.N No 407 of 1963 and Act No. 4 of 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 37(1) Entry in terms of section thirty-four shall not be valid unless
(a) Particulars of the goods and packages in that entry correspond with the particulars of the goods and packages as reported in terms of section twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, or twenty-five, and in the certificate or other document, where any is required, by which the importation of those goods is authorized
(b) The goods have been properly described in the entry by the denomination and with the characters, circumstances, and origin according to which they may be imported or are charged with duty;
(c) the value of the goods in terms of section eighty-five has been declared; and
(d)all documents required by the Customs Services Division have been produced and all questions asked by the Customs Services Division in relation to such documents or the imported goods, have been answered; and
(e) The registration number is assigned electronically by the Customs Computer System, on the entry duly signed by a declarant or importer, where such facilities exist.
(2) Goods taken or delivered by virtue of an entry which is not valid, out Of any ship, aircraft, vehicle, pipeline, customs area, or bonded warehouse, or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act shall be deemed to be goods landed or taken without entry, and any person taking or delivering such goods shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) If any goods in respect of which a valid entry has been made
(a) are delivered to any person from any customs area or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act pending clearance through customs, or from any ship, aircraft, vehicle, or pipeline; or
(b) Are tampered with in any way whatsoever; before authority for delivery has been granted in such manner as may be prescribed, the person delivering or tampering with them shall be guilty of an offence.
(As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963, Acts No. 48 of 1968, No. 4 of 1999, No. 1 of 2002, and Act No.1 of 2003) - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 37 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 1955 - Description
- all imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- All importing countries
B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT