Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 25 January 2011
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 741:2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 741:2010 Simsim (sesame) seeds – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
The rationale of the measure: The objective of this measure is to guide producers/processors in achieving the safety and quality of simsim seeds which is fit for human consumption as well as for import and export market.
Description of the measure: This measure specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for Simsim (Sesame) seeds (sesamum indicum, Linnaeus).
Reference of the measure: Clause 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1207.40.00	- Sesamum seeds	No

Description: TZS 741:2010

Simsim (sesame) seeds – Specification

Clause 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11

Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Mechanism