Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

6 (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 million at the point of its sale. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6 (2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Edible salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.