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

05 November 2001 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Tobacco Industry ACT, 2001 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Description of the measure

10.-(1) No person shall import, breed or multiply tobacco seeds or plants for any purpose unless authorised by the Director.
(3) Any seeds or plants imported, bred or multiplied without the authority of the Director shall be destroyed by the Board at the expense of the offender. 

Reference of the measure

Part III Regulation 10 (1) & (3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Tobacco seeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.