Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1984 

Publication where the measure is specified

Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The pesticides control regulations, 1984 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

24. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 (1) of the Act the label shall contain the following additional information-
(i) batch number, description of the physical form and purpose of the pesticide and shall include the common name of its active ingredient and trade mark or commercial name;
(ii) the essential instructions or directions on the use of the product in both English and Swahili languages and shall include-
(a)a statement of the intended use for the product, listing the crop and the pest situation for which it is officially registered or approved;
(b)information on recommended dosage rates, methods and timing of application for the above use;
(c)information on compatibility with other products of substances which may be proposed for use with the contents;
(d)a phrase stating the category and limitations of use of the product e.g. FOR USE ONLY AS HERBICIDE. Also it should include a brief statement summarizing the main biological uses of the product for example, “For pre-emergent control of annual and broad-leaved weeds in cotton”
(e)expiry date for the product of the date of manufacture and the shelf life.
(f)Any warnings or contrac0indications intended to prevent misuse of the product and safety of users including practical antidote in case of accidental poisoning;
(g)Any special recommendations on storage conditions for the container and product. Directions for use shall be included in the main label on the container but may be supplied as a separate “Directions for Use” leaflet with each container or outer package. Use of graphics to convey relevant pesticide information may appear on the label;
(h)the warning “SUMU (POISON)” written in bold red letters should appear at the top-centre of the label together with the skull and cross-bone drawing;
(i)A-bulk purchases shall bear a label as provided for in these Regulations and shall further be accompanied by a document detaining the contents of the label. Where the end product is in small packs they must be labeled accordingly;
(j)Any additional information which cannot be accommodated on the label shall be included in the “directions for use” leaflet, for example practical advice on methods of preparing and using the product first aid and antidotes in case of poisoning and other necessary warnings.
(iii) All the information on the label shall be accurate and free from any statements which cannot be substantiated or which could farley inform a purchaser or user. The label shall not describe a product by such terms as“Harmless, non-toxic, the best, superior or most effective” 

Reference of the measure

Section 24 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pesticide 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries