Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

17 November 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 143(Part 1): 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 143(Part 1): 2010 Primary batteries – Part 1: General 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

The objective of this part of TZS 143 is to benefit primary battery users, device designers and battery manufacturers by ensuring that batteries from different manufacturers are interchangeable according to standard form, fit and function. Furthermore, to ensure compliance with the above, this part specifies standard test methods for testing primary cells and batteries. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Electric cells, Primary batteries, Storage batteries, Lithium, Freight transport, Safety measures, Transportation safety, Electrical safety, Electrical testing, Packages, Type testing, Test specimens, Sampling methods, Reproducibility, Testing methods, Marking 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.