Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

30 January 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control ) Regulations Government Notice No. 25published on 30/1/2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control) Regulations , 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

5. Notwithstanding section 28 of the Act, an importer or exporter of hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical shall:
(a) maintain records of imports or export of hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical;
(b) submit information on the imported or exported chemical to the Registrar after every three months.;
(c) provide sufficient information to enable a dealer to take necessary measures as regards safety and protection of human health and the environment;
(d) provide a contingency plan for approval by the Registrar; and
(e) comply with the storage requirements as set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations. 

Reference of the measure

Part II Regulation 5 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.