Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

05 August 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 229 ; THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT (CAP.340) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Weights and Measures (General) Regulations, 2016. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

184 (2) Every imported consignment shall be subject to inspection, testing and certification by Weights and Measures Inspector.
(3) After Identification of imported goods or consignment, an assizer shall seal or mark the container with a Government seal prior to inspection, testing and certification of such imported goods or consignment at the premises of the importer or any other place proposed by assizer. 

Reference of the measure

Part XXII Regulation 184(2) & 3 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.