Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A15: Authorization requirement for importers for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons 

Date when the measure came into force

25 August 2006 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government notice NO 113 Published on 25/08/2006 (Importation and Exportation of Food) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, (Importation and Exportation Food) Regulations, 2006 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

4-(1) No person shall import food into Tanzania Mainland, unless he is a holder of a valid import permit issued by the authority in respect of food.
(2) A fresh import permit should be obtained from the authority on every occasion the food importer places afresh order even for foods which are included in his original or previous orders
4-(1) No person shall import food into Tanzania Mainland, unless he is a holder of a valid import permit issued by the authority in respect of food
(2) A fresh import permit should be obtained from the authority on every occasion the food importer places afresh order even for foods which are included in his original or previous orders
5. –(1) subject to sub-regulation (3) of this regulation, an application for registration as a food importer or for import permit as the case may be shall be made to the authority in Form prescribed in second schedule to these regulations and shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed under fees and charges regulations made under the Act.
(2) The authority shall grant an import permit if it is satisfied
(a) in case of pre-packaged food, that the food item intended to be imported has been registered with the Authority;
(b) in case of un-pre-packaged food, the food item intended to be imported complies with specification prescribed by the authority;
(c) That the food item for which permit is being sought has not been banned or does not contain any ingredient which has been banned in the country of origin
(3) The authority may with draw, cancel or suspend any registration certificate or import permit issued by it or cancel any food item specified therein if-
(a) it is discovered that false information was given in obtaining the import permit or registration of the food importer or of the food item in question;
(b) it is reasonably suspected that a food item specified therein is likely to cause death hazard to consumers. 

Reference of the measure

Section 5 (1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries