Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: Packaging requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 25 January 2011
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 560:2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 560:2010 Palm stearin – Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Prescribes the requirements and method of sampling and testing, hygiene, packaging, marking and labelling for crude palm stearin, neutralized bleached palm stearin; and refined bleached and deodorized (including neu¬tralized, bleached and deodorized) palm stearin, obtained from a one stage fractionation process through any of the following three processes:

a) Dry fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and subse¬quent filtration.

b) Detergent fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of surface active agent. After fractionation, the surface active agent is removed by washing.

c) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallization of the oil in a solvent, followed by separation of the fractions. After fractionation, the solvent is removed from each fraction.
Reference of the measure: Clause 7
Measure also domestic: Yes

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