Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

07 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 913: 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 913: 2014 Textiles – Specification for cotton socks 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

Objective of this measure is to help manufacturers of cotton knitted socks to come up with products of a defined quality. Cotton knitted socks are generally knitted on power-driven machines and this measure covers the requirements of this type of socks only. 

Description of the measure

This measure has been prepared in order to help manufacturers of cotton knitted socks to come up with products of a defined quality. Cotton knitted socks are generally knitted on power-driven machines and this measure covers the requirements of this type of socks only. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

TZS 913: 2014

Textiles – Specification for cotton socks

Clause 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World