Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 04 March 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 1681:2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 1681:2014, Incineration plant for the destruction of hospital waste — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
The rationale of the measure: The objective of this measure is to specify the performance requirements for incineration plant, assisted by auxiliary fuel if required, suitable for the destruction of hospital waste.
Coded list of objectives: E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: This measure specifies the performance requirements for incineration plant, assisted by auxiliary fuel if required, suitable for the destruction of hospital waste. Devices which utilize intensities of combustion exceeding an average heat release rate of 350 W/m3 are not included. This standard does not specify materials or methods of construction.
Reference of the measure: Reference clause, 3
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
8417.80.00	- Other	Yes	Incineration plant for the destruction of hospital waste

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