Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

06 July 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 320: 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 320: 2012 Textiles – Absorbent cotton wool for medical use – Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Pescribes the requirements of absorbent cotton wool for medical use.

This Tanzania Standard applies to cotton wool used for cleaning and swabbing wounds, pre-operative skin preparation, application of medicaments to wounds, insertion into orifices such as ear and nose and for preparation of swabs for taking specimens. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 3,4,5 and 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Absorbent cotton wool for medical use 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.