Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

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

Labeling of forage seed
20.Every package of seed, offered for sale, of plant species specified in Tables 8 and 9 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations, shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)the name of the plant species;
(c)seed class;
(d)variety name;
(e)country of production if it is imported;
(f)germination percentage;
(g)lot number; and
(h)month and year of germination test. 

Reference of the measure

Part V para 20 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Forage seeds specified in Tables 8 and 9 set out in the First Schedule 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries