Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
Date when the measure came into force: 27 July 2010
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 164:2009
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 164:2009 Textiles – Cotton – Kitenge – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Coded list of objectives: H: Protection of public morals
Description of the measure: This Tanzania Standard prescribes the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton vitenge.
The standard does not specify the type of finish, general appearance, luster and neither feels of cloth nor does it specify the colour combinations in printed cloth.
Reference of the measure: Clause 5, 6, 7 and 8
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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