Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

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

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

30.-(1) A person shall not sell or distribute an adulterated or sub- standard fertilizer or fertilizer supplements.
(2) A fertilizer or fertilizer supplements shall be deemed to be adulterated if-
(a) it contains any deleterious or harmful substance in an amount that renders injurious to plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, air, water or environment in general when applied in accordance with directions for use provided for in the Regulations;
(b) adequate warning statements or directions for use which may be necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, air, water or environment in general are not shown on the label or shipping bills and certificate of analysis, as the case may be;
(c) its composition falls below or differs from that which is purported to possess by its labeling or shipping bills and certificate of analysis as the case may be ; or
(d) it contains foreign material other than fertilizer or fertilizer supplement.
(3) Any fertilizer whose standard does not conform to the requirement of this Act shall be seized and disposed of at the cost of the fertilizer dealer in accordance with procedures prescribed in the Regulations made under this Act or other written law. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV Section 30 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fertilizers or sterilizing Plant 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.