Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

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

55. The Authority may revoke, cancel or suspend any import or export permit issued or any other certificates made under these Regulations, if it is satisfied that the importer, exporter or consignment contravenes any provision of these Regulations.
56.-(1) No imported medical device shall be removed out of the ports of entry or any other place before it is inspected by the inspector and released. 

Reference of the measure

Part V Regulations 55 and 56 (1) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medical devices 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.