Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A15: Authorization requirement for importers for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons 

Date when the measure came into force

26 January 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, NO.2 OF 2006 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2006 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

35.(1) No person shall on or after the appointed day, carry on the business of an importer of food unless he is registered/approved by the Board under section 36 as an importer of food. 

Reference of the measure

Part III Regulation 35 (1) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.