Non-Tariff Barriers

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.