Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
20 May 2008 
Publication where the measure is specified
TZS 723:2008 
Regulation where the measure is specified
TZS 723:2008 Specification for silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use 
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania 
The rationale of the measure
The objective of this measure is to lay out the requirements for emulsion paints based on synthetic polymers dispersed in water. It has been observed that manufacturers market this product under the trade names silk emulsion, sheen emulsion or eggshell emulsion paint. 
Description of the measure
This measure specifies requirements for silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use 
Reference of the measure
Clause 4 an 7 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in Note 4 to this Chapter. Yes silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use    
3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. Yes silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use    
3210 Other paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather. Yes silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use    
Description
TZS 723:2008

Specification for silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use

Clause 4 an 7 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
Entire World