Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

28 July 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 1276:2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 1276:2010 Fresh sweet cassava – Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for varieties of fresh sweet cassava roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, of the Euphorbiaceae family, to be supplied to the consumer, intended for direct human consumption. Cassava roots intended for industrial processing is excluded. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4, 6, 9, 11 and 13 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fresh sweet cassava roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, of the Euphorbiaceae family, to be supplied to the consumer, intended for direct human consumption. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire World