Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 06 July 2012
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 1547: 2012
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 1547: 2012 Ophthalmic optics – Specification for single-vision ready-towear near-vision spectacles
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Description of the measure: This measure specifies the minimum requirements for complete single-vision ready-to-wear nearvision
spectacles. These spectacles are not intended for regular use without the approval of an eyecare
professional.
Reference of the measure: Clause 4 and 5
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
9004.90.10	--- For correcting vision	Yes	Single-vision ready-towear near-vision spectacles

Description: TZS 1547: 2012

Ophthalmic optics – Specification for single-vision ready-towear near-vision spectacles

Clause 4 and 5

Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Mechanism