Non-Tariff Barriers

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 1278;2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 1278: 2010 Fresh potato tuber (ware potato tuber) – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Specifies the requirements for ware potato tuber of varieties (cultivars) grown from (Solanum tuberosum L.) and its hybrids to be supplied fresh and either packaged or sold loose for human consumption. It does not cover the requirements for potato tubers intended for industrial processing or seed potato tuber.
Reference of the measure: Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: Potato tuber of varieties (cultivars) grown from (Solanum tuberosum L.) and its hybrids to be supplied fresh and either packaged or sold loose for human consumption

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