Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

28 August 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS101:2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Refined Sugar Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

The objective of this measure is 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. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar intended for industrial use or direct human consumption.
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Reference of the measure

Reference clause, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

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

Products affected by the measure.

Description

This measure prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar intended for industrial use or direct human consumption. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Refined Sugar