Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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

39 (2) The distribution record, sales and user records shall contain sufficient information to permit traceability complete and rapid withdrawal of the medical devices from the market in case of recall or any other reason. 

Reference of the measure

Part V Regulation 39 (2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medical devices 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.