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Standards Act, 2009 (No. 2 of 2009).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the promotion of the standardization of specifications of commodities and services, to re-establish the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and to provide better provisions for the functions, management and control of the Bureau, to repeal the Standards Act, Cap. 130 and to provide for other relation matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Standards Environmental audit Environmental standards Protection of environment Food quality control/food safety Institution Certification Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by Statutory Instrument, appoint.
Abstract

This Act establishes the Tanzania Bureau of Standards as a body corporate and makes provision with respect to the publication and enforcement of standards in Tanzania. The Bureau shall, among other things, undertake measures for quality control of commodities and services; promote standardization in industry and trade; assist industries in setting up and enforcing quality assurance and environmental management systems procedures; issue National Standards; and approve (the use of) standard marks.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Standards (Certification) Regulations, 2009 (G.N. No. 406 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Standards (Compulsory Batch Certification of Imports) Regulations, 2009 (G.N. No. 405 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Standards (Tested Products) Regulations of 2009 (G.N. No. 404 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX