Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

07 November 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 1082: 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 1082: 2015 Dried banana — Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

The objective of this measure is to provide guidance to processors and traders of dried banana in ensuring its quality and safety to consumers. 

Description of the measure

This measure prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for dried banana from Musa spp. of the family Musaceae intended for direct human consumption or for other use in the food industry. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the important crops in Tanzania. Bananas grown in Tanzania fall in three categories; namely sweet banana, plantain and East African highland banana. The former is normally consumed as dessert (sweet banana), while the plantain and East African highland banana are primarily consumed after cooking.

Sweet banana can in addition be used for preparation of desserts, purees and puddings; they can also be dried and eaten as snack. Plantains can be dried and ground into flour. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Dried banana 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.