Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 February 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Tobacco products ( regulations) Act, 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Tobacco products regulations Act, 2003 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

The rationale of the measure

(a) protecting persons under eighteen and other non smokers from inducements to use tobacco products;
(b) protecting non smokers from exposure to tobacco smoke;
(c) ensuring that the population is adequately informed about the risk of using tobacco products and exposure to second hand to-
bacco smoke and about the benefits available for quitting smoking;
(d) ensuring that tobacco products are modified to reduce harm to such an extent as may be technologically and practically possible; and
(e) promoting a climate that will lead to a smoking-free atmosphere in all walks of life. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

4. No person shall manufacture or import a tobacco product that does not conform with the standards prescribed by Tanzania Bureau of Standards established by the Standards Act, 1975.
5. Every manufacturer of a tobacco product shall provide to the Minister information about the product and its emissions in the manner Required and within the prescribed time. 

Reference of the measure

Part III para 4 & 5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Tobacco and tobacco products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries