Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

03 October 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 87: 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 87:2013, Processed Tomato Concentrate Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

The objective of this measure is intended to be used as an important tool to be applied by food regulators in ensuring that tomato concentrates that are produced and consumed complies with the safety and quality requirements. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

This measure prescribes requirements on methods of tests and sampling of processed tomato concentrate/puree. 

Reference of the measure

This measure prescribes requirements on methods of tests and sampling of processed tomato concentrates. 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

The use of the TBS certification mark of quality is governed by the provisions of the standards Act, No 2 of 2009.
Details of conditions under which a license for the use of TBS certification mark may be granted to manufacturers may be obtained from TBS. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Processed Tomato Concentrate/puree 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World