Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

27 April 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 420:2010- ISO 12757-1: 1998 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 420:2010- ISO 12757-1: 1998 Ball point pens and refills – Part 1: General use 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

Establishes minimum quality requirements for ball point pens (refillable or non-refillable) and
refills for general use. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4, 5 and 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Ball point pens, 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.