Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

03 July 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Tanzania, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Control of Medical Devices) Regulations, 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

47.-(1) The Authority, after considering the application made to it and being satisfied that the conditions set in these Regulations are met, and upon payment of a fee as prescribed in the Fees and Charges Regulations in force, shall issue an import or export permit.
52. (2) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, importation of free samples shall meet the following criteria: (b) the quantity of the commercial pack shall not exceed 300 unit packs per single consignment.
53.-(1) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, application for importation of free of charge medical devices shall be accompanied by the profoma invoice indicating the unit price of each product.
(2) Without prejudice to other conditions set in these Regulations, all free of charge medical devices shall be charged Free on Board as per Fees and Charge.
56. (4) An importer shall avail all necessary documents as may, from time to time, be requested by the Authorised inspector. 

Reference of the measure

Part V Regulation 47 (1); Regulation 52 (2)(b) ; Regulation 53 and Regulation 56 (4) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medical devices 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.