Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A83: Certification requirement 

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

7. -(1) No imported food shall be removed out of the customs area before it is inspected or examined as the case may be and certified as fit for human consumption in writing by the inspector.
(2) Before its arrival or soon after, the food importer or captain of the vessel or his agents shall give the inspector a copy of food cargo manifest stating the kind and amount of food packaging unit used and the name of country of origin.
(3) Any importer of food shall ensure that the imported food is labelled in Kiswahili or English or both
(4) Any other language may be used in labelling of food provided that language is used together with Kiswahili or English or both.
(5) Each imported food consignment shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a competent authority in the country of origin acceptable to the authority showing-
(a) That the food is fit for human consumption at the time of exportation; and
(b) that it meets the standards prescribed for it by the food control authority of the country of origin stating such standards.
Taking of samples
8-(1) any inspector who has procured or taken a sample of imported food shall as soon as he receives the results of the analysis inform the customs officer of his decision regarding the facts of the imported food and both the inspector and customs officer, where necessary work in co-operation to effect the decision, that is to release or order for re-exportation of the food to the country of origin or dispose off as the case may be as soon as reasonably possible.
(2) Cost of re-exportation or disposal of food found unfit for human consumption or inspection at port of entry shall be borne by the importer of that food.

Certification of food exports
9-(1) When deemed necessary or upon request from an exporter of food or importing country, the authority shall issue a health certificate to accompany food exports.
(2) The authority shall issue health certificate if it is satisfied that-
(a) The food has been registered and manufactured under licence issued by it or the food consignment has been inspected and found in compliance with specifications prescribed by it;
( b) the food does not contravene any provisions of the Tanzania food drugs and cosmetics act,2013 or registered made there under.
(3) The authority may withdraw, cancel or suspend any heath certificate issued by it if it is discovered that false information was given in obtaining the health certificate.
10. A person who seeks or obtain services rendered under these regulations shall be charged fees as provided for under the fees and charges regulations made under this Act. 

Reference of the measure

Section 7(5) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries