Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

07 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 744-1: 2013- ISO 8351-1: 1994 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 744-1: 2013- ISO 8351-1: 1994 Packaging – Method of specification for sacks – Part 1: Paper sacks 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

This part of IS0 8351 provides a checklist for the characteristics of paper sacks to be specified when ordering. These ordering specifications cover the description of the sack and do not deal with quantitative performance requirements. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Paper sacks 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.