Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

27 June 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

14 (4) In case of import and export of non pre-packaged food, all permits shall be granted by the Authority.
17. If for any reason the certificate holder changes any matter related to a registered food product such as change of com posit ion, packaging, la bell ing or any other change shall, before marketing the changed product-
(c) obtain approval in writing from the Authority. 

Reference of the measure

Part III Regulation 14 (6)
Part IV Regulation 17 (c)
Guidelines for registration of food 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Perishable goods 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.