Non-tariff Measures
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 14 (4) In case of import and export of non pre-packaged food, all permits shall be granted by the Authority.
17. If for any reason the certificate holder changes any matter related to a registered food product such as change of com posit ion, packaging, la bell ing or any other change shall, before marketing the changed product-
(c) obtain approval in writing from the Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 14 (6)
Part IV Regulation 17 (c)
Guidelines for registration of food - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Farm food produce
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 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 14 (4) In case of import and export of non pre-packaged food, all permits shall be granted by the Authority.
17. If for any reason the certificate holder changes any matter related to a registered food product such as change of com posit ion, packaging, la bell ing or any other change shall, before marketing the changed product-
(c) obtain approval in writing from the Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 14 (6)
Part IV Regulation 17 (c)
Guidelines for registration of food - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Perishable goods
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 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 15 (2) The Authority shall grant permit for importation of donation, special occasion or emergency food in accordance with the importation and exportation of food regulations made under the Act
- Reference of the measure
- Part IV Regulation 15 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
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 28 January 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9.-(1) No person shall import, breed or modify (by genetic engineering) sugar cane or seed (fuzz), cuttings and seedlings without the authority of the Director.
(2) No person shall import for commercial purposes sugar cane varieties, seed (fuzz) cuttings or seedlings or other related planting materials without the written authority of the Board. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (1) & (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sugar cane
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 28 January 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9.-(1) No person shall import, breed or modify (by genetic engineering) sugar cane or seed (fuzz), cuttings and seedlings without the authority of the Director.
(2) No person shall import for commercial purposes sugar cane varieties, seed (fuzz) cuttings or seedlings or other related planting materials without the written authority of the Board. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (1) & (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- sugar cane seed (fuzz), cuttings and seedlings
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 28 January 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Sugar Industry ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 14.-(1) The Board shall have power to issue sugar import licences and prescribe procedures and regulations for sugar imports.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sugar
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 22 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (Food Fortification) GN No. 205
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Fortification) Regulations, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6. The Authority may, after being satisfied that there is emergency or food shortage, and upon application in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule to these regulations, grant permit for importation, manufacturing or distribution of unfortified food.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- COFFEE INDUSTRY ACT REGULATIONS (No. 23 of 2001)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE TANZANIA COFFEE IN DUSTRY REGULATIONS, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Control of importation of coffee seeds
13. (1) Persons intending to import coffee seeds into the country shall first obtain a permit in writing from the Director.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation commits an offence and the seeds so imported shall beforfeited by the Director and destroyed according to relevant provisions of the Plant Protection Act, 1997. - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 13
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0901 Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. Yes Coffee - Description
- Coffee
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 13 May 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 May 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Drug Control and Enforcement Act , 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Drug Control and Enforcement Act , 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 12 (1) The Authority may, by regulations, (a)permit and regulate:
(i) cultivation or gathering of any portion of coca plant, cannabis plant, khat plant, production, possession, sale, purchase, transport, import into the Mainland Tanzania, use or consumption of coca leaves only on the account of government; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12 (1) (i)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 1. Cannabis plant
2. Khat plant
3. Coca plant
4. Coca leaves
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 05 November 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- 10.-(1) No person shall import, breed or multiply tobacco seeds or plants for any purpose unless authorised by the Director.
(3) Any seeds or plants imported, bred or multiplied without the authority of the Director shall be destroyed by the Board at the expense of the offender. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 10 (1) & (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tobacco seeds
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 05 November 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 10.-(1) No person shall import, breed or multiply tobacco seeds or plants for any purpose unless authorised by the Director.
(3) Any seeds or plants imported, bred or multiplied without the authority of the Director shall be destroyed by the Board at the expense of the offender. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 10 (1) & (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tobacco plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1101.00.00: Wheat or meslin flour., 1102.20.00: - Maize (corn) flour and 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 22 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Governmet Notice no 25 published on 22/7/2011. The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act (Cap 219)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Fortification)regulations,2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6. The authority may, after being satisfied that there is emergency or food shortage, and upon application in the form prescribed in the second schedule to these regulations, grant permit for the importation, manufacture or distribution of unfortified food.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes wheat flour 1102.20.00 - Maize (corn) flour Yes maize flour 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible fats and oils - Description
- Wheat flour, maize flour, edible fats and oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 July 2011 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 20 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Cashew Nut Industry Act 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Cashew Nut Industry Act , 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 15.- (I ) A person registered as a cashewnut buyer, seller, processor, exporter, importer, warehouse owner or operator shall be required to apply for a licence.
- Reference of the measure
- Part IV regulation 15(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cashew nuts
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 26 October 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 October 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The CASHEWNUT BOARD ACT No. 18 of 2009, Regulations 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cashewnut Industry Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 18.-(1) A person shall not-
(a) plant cashewnut or import any planting materials without the prior approval of the Director; - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 18(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashew nut planting material
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 25 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government notice NO 113 Published on 25/08/2006 (Importation and Exportation of Food)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, (Importation and Exportation Food) Regulations, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4-(1) No person shall import food into Tanzania Mainland, unless he is a holder of a valid import permit issued by the authority in respect of food.
(2) A fresh import permit should be obtained from the authority on every occasion the food importer places afresh order even for foods which are included in his original or previous orders
4-(1) No person shall import food into Tanzania Mainland, unless he is a holder of a valid import permit issued by the authority in respect of food
(2) A fresh import permit should be obtained from the authority on every occasion the food importer places afresh order even for foods which are included in his original or previous orders
5. –(1) subject to sub-regulation (3) of this regulation, an application for registration as a food importer or for import permit as the case may be shall be made to the authority in Form prescribed in second schedule to these regulations and shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed under fees and charges regulations made under the Act.
(2) The authority shall grant an import permit if it is satisfied
(a) in case of pre-packaged food, that the food item intended to be imported has been registered with the Authority;
(b) in case of un-pre-packaged food, the food item intended to be imported complies with specification prescribed by the authority;
(c) That the food item for which permit is being sought has not been banned or does not contain any ingredient which has been banned in the country of origin
(3) The authority may with draw, cancel or suspend any registration certificate or import permit issued by it or cancel any food item specified therein if-
(a) it is discovered that false information was given in obtaining the import permit or registration of the food importer or of the food item in question;
(b) it is reasonably suspected that a food item specified therein is likely to cause death hazard to consumers. - Reference of the measure
- Section 4 & 5
- 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 25 August 2006 - Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 August 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 8.-(1) No plant or plant products, harmful organism, beneficial organism, or soil, may be imported into Tanzania, except- control
(a) to the extent, if any, the importation is provided for by this Act; and
(b) in accordance with terms and conditions of a prescribed permit issued under this Act; and
(c) through a point of entry declared under section 14 of this Act.
(2)Any plant or plant product, harmful organism, beneficial organism, or soil imported into Tanzania, shall be clearly identified, declared to an inspector and be made available for an inspection or any subsequent action provided by this Act.
(3)Unless exempted under sub-section (6), no plant (including the living culture of any fungus, bacterium, or any other micro-organisms), plant products, beneficial organisms or any other material or substance provided under this Act may be imported into Tanzania without a prescribed permit..
(4)Unless exempted under sub-section (6), no plant or plant products may be imported into Tanzania without an international phytosanitary certificate stating that it is free from any harmful organisms, and that it complies with the quarantine requirements of Tanzania.
(5) Except as provided for in sub-section (6), no harmful organism, soil, weed or prescribed plant of plant products may be imported into Tanzania.
(6) The Minister may. from time to time, by notice published in the Gazette, exempt from the requirements of subsections (3) and (4) of this section any specified plant or plant products of kind of plant or plant product, provided that he is satisfied that its importation would not present significant threat to the agriculture or natural
environment of Tanzania.
(7) A person who holds a prescribed permit which is issued under this section, shall only be authorized to import the item or items and upon conditions and period, stated in the prescribed permit.
(8) Any plant or plant products, culture or beneficial organism imported under a prescribed permit issued under this section shall be held, grown and maintained in strict compliance with the conditions stated in the prescribed permit, and shall be made available to the inspector for inspection by that inspector, at all reasonable
times and upon request by that inspector.
9.-(1)Notwithstanding any provision in this Act, but subject to subsections (2) and (3), of this section, the Minister may, for the purposes of essential scientific research or experiment, permit the importation into Tanzania, of anything not otherwise eligible for importation under this Act.
(2) The Minister shall not permit anything to be imported under sub-section (1) above unless he is satisfied that its importation will not present significant threat to the agriculture or natural environment of Tanzania.
(3) An importation under this section shall be permitted subject to such safeguards and other terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit.
10.-(1)Any conveyance and its contents shall, immediately upon its arrival in Tanzania, be made available for inspection, examination and treatment in accordance with this Act, and no person shall enter the conveyance or remove anything from it without the approval of an inspector and until such inspection, examination and treatment has been completed.
(2) Any plant or plant products or other things the subject of this Act arriving in Tanzania in or on a conveyance but not being Imported in Tanzania shall, be brought to the attention of an inspector, be made available for inspection and shall he confined or otherwise dealt with as the inspector directs until the conveyance is outside the jurisdiction of Tanzania. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 8 (a), (b) (3) (7) & (8)
- 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 Yes 04 July 1997 - Description
- imports of plant and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 155 published on 10/4/2015; THE PYRETHRUM INDUSTRY RULES, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Pyrethrum Industry Rules, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 57 (2) A pyrethrum dealer shall import Pyrethrum, subject to the acquisition of an import permit from the Board issued upon such terms and conditions as the Board may prescribe.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulation 57 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pyrethrum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1901.10.00: - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The gazette of the united Republic of Tanzania No 26 Vol 75, dated 1st July 1994. Printed by the Government printer, Dar-salaam by order Government
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The food (control of quality) marketing of Breast –Milk substitutes and designated products regulations, 1994.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18 (2) All importers shall o obtain import permits of breast milk substitutes/or designated products from the commission.
(3) No person shall distribute or sell or display for sale or otherwise any breast milk substitutes and /or designated products unless he is convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the designated product in his custody has been manufactured under licence from the commission and if imported has been so imported under the permission from the commission. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1901.10.00 - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale Yes Breast Milk substitutes - Description
- Breast Milk substitutes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1994 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 30.-(1) A registered seed processor shall processes only seeds from the approved fields or seeds permitted to be imported into Tanzania.
(2) Every seed processor shall notify the Chief Seed Certification Officer or any authorized officer before processing any seed lots and upon such notification, the Chief Seed Certification Officer or authorized officer shall issue a work order to the dealer in Form SR X set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(3) The Seed Inspector or authorized Seed Inspector may enter and inspect the premises for seed processing.
(4) The processed seed shall be properly marked and stored separately in identifiable seed lots
33.-(1) Every seed dealer who, intends to import seed into Tanzania, shall submit to the Director a notice of intention to import such seed on Form SR XII set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) the notice under sub-regulation (1) shall specify:-
(a)name and address of importer;
(b)country of origin;
(c)name and address of importer;
(d) the quantity of seed;
(e)expected date of arrival of consignment; and
(f)the species and the cultivar.
(3) Upon receipt of such notice, the Director shall issue a seed import permit in Form SR XIII set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) Any seed imported under this regulation shall not be sold unless its quality has been examined and approved by TOSCI or any other certification agency which is in bilateral agreement with Tanzania as regard to seed certification.
(5) Any imported seed shall be accompanied by certificate of quality issued by a Recognized Certification Agency, phytosanitary certificate and shall meet Tanzanian quarantine requirements as provided in the Plant Protection Act - Reference of the measure
- Part VI para 30 & 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 09 February 2007 - Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 February 2013
- 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 (Marketing of Foods and Designated Products for Infants and Young Children)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 18. Any person shall not manufacture, import, distribute, sell, or expose for sell any breast-milk substitute or complementary food unless the product has been registered with the Authority and the person is in possession of a permit issued by the Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Breast-milk substitute or complementary food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products