Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
Date when the measure came into force: 01 July 2003
Publication where the measure is specified: No.1 Tanzania Food, Drugs, Cosmetics,2003.The United Reoublic of Tanzania
Regulation where the measure is specified: Food,Drugs and Cosmetics Act,2003
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: 88. No person shall himself or by any other person on his behalf -
(a) sell, supply or distribute cosmetics that contain poisonous or harmful substances that might injure users under normal conditions;
(b) manufacture or hold cosmetics under in sanitary conditions, using non-permitted colours, or including any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance;
(c) sell, or stock or exhibit or offer for sale or distribute any cosmetic which has been imported or manufactured in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act
Reference of the measure: Part V para 88
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 22	Cosmetics	No		01 July 2003

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	01 July 2003

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