Non-Tariff Barriers

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 36: 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 36: 2014 Laundry soap — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Description of the measure: This measure specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry
soaps. This measure covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes,
tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials.

It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been
added to enhance its performance.
Reference of the measure: Clause 5 and 8
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
3401.19.00	-- Other	Yes	Laundry soap
3401.20.90	--- Other	Yes	Laundry soap

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