Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A89: Conformity assessment related to SPS conditions n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 July 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE ZANZIBAR FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETICS (IODATED SALT) REGULATIONS, 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Iodated Salt ) Regulations, 2009 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

5. No person shall import into Zanzibar any edible salt in any other form unless such salt is iodated in conformity with regulation 6 of 4 these Regulations.
6. (1) No person shall or cause any other person or on his behalf manufacture for sale or distribute, store or display salt for human or animal consumption unless such salt is iodated in accordance with the Regulations.
(2) Not withstanding the provision of any other regulation, salt shall not be iodated unless the same contains moisture not exceeding 4.0 percent of the weight of the undried sample and containing on dry weight basis:
i) at least 97.0 per cent by weight of sodium chloride;
ii) not more than 1.0 per cent by weight of matter insoluble in water;
iii) not more than 2.0 per cent by weight of matter soluble in water other than sodium chloride; and
iv) the level of iodine shall be 75 – 100 parts per million at its production; and
v) the level of iodine shall be 40 – 75 parts per million at the time of importation; and
vi) the level of iodine shall be 25 – 55 parts per millionat the point of its sale. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 5 & 6 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Edible Salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.