Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Cotton Industry Act ( Cap 201) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Cotton Industry Regulations, 2011 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

27. A grower, trader, processor, exporter, importer and ginner shall maintain quality of cotton at all levels of production, processing and marketing as provided in these Regulations.
50-(1) A person registered under these Regulations shall maintain books and records of cotton dealing and shall, using the prescribed forms under the Fifth Schedule, submit to the Board accurate and proper reports of-
(a)in the case of a licensed buyer and processor, the amount of cotton purchased or processed by him for every week, month or year within a cotton season;
(b)in the case of a licensed exporter, cotton purchased and exported, within each month of the cotton season;
(c)in the case of a licensed importer, a monthly return of cotton imported and sold locally.
(d)In the case of textile spinning mill, a monthly report of lint purchased.
(2) Any information under Sub regulation (1) shall be availed to cotton inspectors upon request.
(3) The Board shall compile and may upon request furnish a copy of the monthly report to key stakeholders 

Reference of the measure

Part V para 27, Part IX para 50 (1c,2 & 3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries