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 1675 : 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 1675:2014, Rough (paddy) rice - 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 rough rice of the
varieties grown from Oryza spp. used for further processing. 

Reference of the measure

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

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rough (paddy) rice 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World