Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 December 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 1672 : 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 1672:2014, Lentils - Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

The objective of this measure is to ensure a reliable production base of consistent and safe crops that meet customer requirements. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

This measure specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for shelled whole lentils of varieties (cultivars) grown from Lens culinaris Medic. Syn. Lens esculenta Moench. intended for human consumption. 

Reference of the measure

Reference clause, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lentils 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World