Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A84: Inspection requirement
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: 26.-(1) No seed shall be certified unless, it has been produced, inspected, sampled, tested, and complied with the standards set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Varieties released in Tanzania pursuant to regulation 4 shall be eligible for certification.
(3) Seed shall be classified in four classes as set out in the Second Schedule of these Regulations.
(4) Minister may make rules and procedures for certification and control of Quality Declared Seed and tree seed.
Reference of the measure: Part VI para 26
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 3	Seeds for sowing	No		09 July 2007

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	09 February 2007

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