Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 23 August 2007
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 927:2007
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 927:2007 Plastic carrier bags – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
The rationale of the measure: The objective of this measure is to set the minimum requirements of plastic carrier bags which shall be manufactured, imported and/or distributed in the country. It specifies requirements for the thickness for purpose of enhancing re-usability and re-cycleability in line with the available technology.

The type of ink, which can be used for printing on the plastic material, has also been prescribed for the same purpose.
Description of the measure: This measure specifies requirements for carrier bags that are made from plastic materials. The standard covers plastic carrier bags both domestically produced and imported, for use within the country (Tanzania). This measure covers the thickness and printing requirement of these bags.

This measure does not cover some specific plastic packaging materials such as bread bags, candies, laundry bags, refuse bags, bin liners and cement bags.
Reference of the measure: Clause 4, 5 and 7
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
3923.2	- Sacks and bags (including cones) :	Yes	Plastic carrier bags

Description: TZS 927:2007

Plastic carrier bags – Specification

Clause 4, 5 and 7

Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Mechanism