Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P61: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

30 January 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,THE SEEDS ACT, 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The seeds act No 18 of 2003 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

4. - (1) No person shall –
(a)Shall, import into Tanganyika or export from Tanganyika any seed under a grade name or designation so closely resembling a grade name prescribed under the provisions of this Act as to be likely to be mistaken therefore; or
(b)Apply to any seed or package containing seed a grade name or other designation so closely resembling a grade name prescribed under the provisions of this Act as to be likely to be mistaken therefore, unless the seed meets the requirements prescribed for the grade, has been graded and inspected as required by the regulations or orders and is marked and packed and the package is labeled in the prescribed manner.
(2) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence 

Reference of the measure

Section 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Seeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.