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

20 November 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Cashew Nut Industry Act 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Cashew Nut Industry Act , 2009 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

15.- (I ) A person registered as a cashewnut buyer, seller, processor, exporter, importer, warehouse owner or operator shall be required to apply for a licence. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV regulation 15(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

cashew nuts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.