Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling 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.

Description

Fertilizer or fertilizer plant 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.