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

07 July 1994 

Publication where the measure is specified

The gazette of the united Republic of Tanzania No 26 Vol 75, dated 1st July 1994. Printed by the Government printer, Dar-salaam by order Government 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The food (control of quality) marketing of Breast –Milk substitutes and designated products regulations, 1994. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

16 –(1) The composition of infact formula shall be in accordance with Tanzania standard 187 “ infant formula specification”
(2) Infant formula shall be in powder form prepared from dairy animals or other animals or other edible constituents of animals including fish or plants which are suitable for infant feeding and shall contain only oils of plant origin after satisfactory removal of fats of animal origin.
(3) Infant formula shall be free from lumps, coarse particles, dirt, extraneous matter and added clouring substances and shall be free from any material microorganisms in amounts which are hazardous to infants as set out in the first schedule to these regulations
(4) Infant formula shall be clean, safe, suitable for ingestion and nutritionally adequate to promote normal growth and developments of infants and shall contain nutrients in quality and composition as set out in the second, third and fourth schedule to these regulations.
(5)Infant formula shall be packed in air tight and temper proof containers approved by the commission and they shall safeguard the hygienic and nutritional qualities of the products.
(6) Subject to sub-regulations (5) of this regulation, nitrogen or a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen may be used as packing media in the case of spray dried infant formula.
(7) The composition of supplementary foods shall be in accordance with Tanzania standard 180, “processed cereal based weaning food”
(8) supplementary food shall be clean, safe, suitable for ingestion and nutritionally adequate to promote normal growth and development of the young child and shall contain nutrients in quality and composition as set out in Tanzania standard 180. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV para 16(2&3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

infant formula 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries