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NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 18 December 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 72: 2014 Toothpaste — Specification
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 72: 2014 Toothpaste — Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
The rationale of the measure: This Tanzania standard (third revision) has been prepared in order to improve the quality of fluoridated toothpaste in the industries.
Description of the measure: This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test,packaging,marking, composition, quality for toothpaste.
Reference of the measure: Clause: 4, 5 and 6.
Measure also domestic: Yes
Notes: NOTE — The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by the manufacturers only under license from TBS. Particulars of conditions under which the licenses are granted, may be obtained from TBS.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
3306.90.00	- Other	Yes	toothpaste.

Description: Prescribes requirements and the methods of test for toothpaste.

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