TANZANIA – In a bid to bring its services closer to its clients and also increase efficiency in service delivery, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is venturing into the construction of a mega modern laboratory in each of the two cities of Dodoma and Mwanza. The buildings, to be named Viwango House, are aimed at bringing services closer to…
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Tanzania Bureau of Standards to introduce stiffer penalties for peddlers of counterfeit products
TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is mulling over introducing stiffer penalties to offenders as it intensifies its efforts of taking counterfeit products off the shelves. The Bureau has vowed not to relent in phasing out the substandard products from the market, further insisting that those found culpable will be brought to justice. “So far so good, TBS…
READ MOREAlliance for Action on Pesticide in Nigeria seeks for formulation of pesticide regulations
NIGERIA – The Alliance for Action on Pesticide in Nigeria (AAPN) has entreated the Nigerian government to develop pesticide policy and legislation that will ensure noxious pesticides are banned and reduced in usage. AAPN made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of a one-day documentary screening and panel discussion on pesticide double standards and improving pesticide regulation…
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