Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 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

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

17-(1) Labeling and marking of infant formula and supplementary foods shall be in accordance with Tanzania standard 187 and Tanzania standard 180 respectively.

(2) Labels and marks on any infant formula shall include the following information in kiswhili, English and any other language where the product is marketed-
(a) Name of the products that is infact formula and trade name or brand name;
(b) Name and address of the manufacturer or licensed packer;
(c) Batch or code number;
(d) Net content by mass/volume;
(e) List of ingredients with the average content of each nutrient indicated in descending order of proportion;
(f) Protein source and the proportion of saturated and unsaturated farry acids;
(g) The average content of each nutrient;
(h) Directions for storing the unopened container and special directions after the container has been opened.
(i) An indication., with a print letter not less than 5 mm that infant formula is not intended to replace breast feeding but is a complement where breast feeding is insufficient;
(j) The words “ IMPORTANT NOTICE” or their equivalent, directing on how to prepare and use the formula for consumption and shall include:
(i) A statement of the superiority breast feeding;
(ii) A statement that the product shall be used only on the advice of a doctor or health worker;
(iii) Instruction and a warning against the health hazard of inappropriate proportion;
(iv) A statement that infants shall be fed only with cup and or spoon;
(v) Advisory note that infants over 6 months of age should require supplementary foods in addition to the formula.
(vi) Date of manufacturer and expirely to be printed in a tamper proof on the container;
(vii) Country of origin
(3) The label shall not show any photography, drawings or other graphic representations other than for illustrating methods of preparation and in no case shall depict a feeding bottle. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV para 17 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Infact formula 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries