Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
27 July 2007 
Publication where the measure is specified
TZS 1007: 2007 
Regulation where the measure is specified
TZS 1007: 2007 Code of practice for the cleaning of the petroleum storage tanks and disposal of sludge 
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania 
Description of the measure
This measure gives code of practice for cleaning of petroleum storage tanks which have hazardous operation owing to the presence of flammable fuel vapour in the tanks. The sludge and scale removed from the tanks should also be regarded as hazardous. This measure provides cleaning and disposal of sludge. It does not cover the aspects of fire and safety precautions that are covered by fire regulations and installation safety codes. 
Reference of the measure
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
7309.00.00 Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. Yes petroleum storage tanks    
7311.00.00 Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel. Yes petroleum storage tanks    
Description
petroleum storage tanks 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.