Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

Date when the measure came into force

19 June 1978 

Publication where the measure is specified

Food [Control of quality)(Food Additives] Government Notice No 370 Published in 19/6/1978 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Food ( Control of quality) (food additives) regulations 1978 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

4. No person shall sell food containing food additive unless that food additive is listed in the Schedule of these Regulations
5. Arequest that a food additive be added to or a change made in the Schedule of these Regulations shall be accompanies by a submission to the Commission and shall include-
(a)a description of the food additive including its chemical name and the name under which it is proposed to he sold. Method of its manufacture, chemical and physical properties. Composition and specification;
(b) a suggestion of the amount of the food additive proposed for use. and the purpose for which it is proposed. together with all directions, recommendations and suggestions for use;
(c) date establishing that the food additive shall have the intended physical or other technical effect;
(d) detailed reports of tests made to establish the safety of the food additive under the recommended conditions of use;
(e) data to indicate the residues that may remain in or upon the finished food when the food additive is used in accordance with good manufacturing practice:
(f) a proposed maximum limit for residues of the food additive in or upon the finished food;
g) specimens of the [abelling proposed for the food additive;and
(h) a sample of the food additive in the form in which it is proposed to be used in foods,a sample of 'the active ingredient and,on request, a sample of food conta1ning the food additive.
6.The Commission shall inform in writing the person filing the sub- mission of its Decision to approve or disapprove the request for the addition or change in the Schedule.
7. Any person who contravenes any of these Regulations or who fails to comply with Any notice or prohibition under –these Regulations is liable upon conviction to a fine not less than five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceedingThree years or to both that fine and imprisonment 

Reference of the measure

Section 4-7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries