Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

07 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 1601: 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 1601: 2013 Textiles — Hair extensions — Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

The objective of this measure is to help manufacturers of hair extension to come up with products of defined quality which resemble the natural human hair with respect to length, diameter, colour and light reflection. Human hair extensions are mainly synthetic fibres made to resemble the human natural hair and meant to be used for beauty purposes.
These fibres are worn to either cover the whole scalp, or just a part of the scalp, or for attachment to lengthen the hair. Those that cover the whole scalp area are referred to as the wigs, while those that cover part of the scalp are referred to as the weaves. Those that are used to lengthen the hair are called the braids. Hence one would not be far from the truth if he classifies the finished human hair products as wigs, weaves and braids. Some hair fibres have safety additives such as fire retardants while others have none of it. This makes their burning behavior to vary from manufacturer to manufacturer 

Description of the measure

This measure prescribes the requirements and test methods for hair extensions made from synthetic fibres for use on human beings.

This measure shall not be applicable to the natural human hairs 

Reference of the measure

Clause 5 and 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

TZS 1601: 2013

Textiles — Hair extensions — Specification

Clause 5 and 6 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World