Standards Act, 2009 (No. 2 of 2009). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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