Non-Tariff Measure

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 55:2010 Edible tallow – Specification 
Regulation where the measure is specified
TZS 55:2010 Edible tallow – Specification 
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania 
The rationale of the measure
The measure objective is to guide producers, exporters and importer in achieving the edible tallow safety and quality fit for human consumption 
Description of the measure
This measure specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible animal tallow. It does not cover requirements for technical animal tallow. 
Reference of the measure
Reference: TZS 55:2010 Edible tallow – Specification

Clause: 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
NOTE – The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under licence from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licences are granted, may be obtained from TBS. 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1502.10.00 - Tallow Yes edible tallow    
Description
This Tanzania Standard prescribes the require¬ments and the methods of sampling and test for edible tallow. This Tanzania Standard will guide producers, exporters and importer in achieving the edible tallow safety and quality fit for human consumption. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
Entire World