Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 
Date when the measure came into force
18 December 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 
Regulation where the measure is specified
TZS 271: 2014- EAS 301: 2013 Edible palm oil — Specification 
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing, food additives, contaminants, packaging and labelling of virgin and refined edible palm oil derived from fruit (mesocarp) of the palm (Elaeis guineensis). These measures do not cover crude palm oil subject to further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. 
Reference of the measure
Clause 6. 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Edible palm oil. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world