Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

10 September 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 728: 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 728: 2015 Black tea – Blended – Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling, testing, hygienic, packaging, marking and labelling for blended tea of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze obtained by blending different grades of black tea from different areas and different factories. Spices may also be added. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 7. 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Black tea – Blended 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.