Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

28 July 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 101:2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Refined sugar – Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

This Tanzania Standard was prepared in order to ensure quality and safety of the refined sugar produced locally as well as to give guidance to traders and consumers of refined sugar in Tanzania. 

Description of the measure

This measure specifies requirements for moisture content, sucrose content, colour, reducing sugar, hygiene, microorganisms, packaging, marking, labeling and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar.

Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

1. The words, “Produce of Tanzania” shall be declared on the label. If the refined sugar has been processed from imported raw sugar; Tanzania, in which the processing has been performed shall be considered to be the country of origin of the refined sugar for the purpose of labeling.

2. The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under license from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licences are granted may be obtained from TBS. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Refined sugar is manufactured from sugar cane by process of purification of raw sugar, consisting broadly of affination, melting, chemical treatment, filtration, decolorization and subsequent recrystallization in vacuum pan. Refined sugar is suitable for direct human consumption, and for industrial use. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World