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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has opened an investigation after a Tanzanian tea manufacturing company marketed Kenyan tea in the East African nation packaged in containers bearing the Tanzanian trademark. The inquiries were started in response to a popular video in which a man from Tanzania expressed his displeasure at purchasing premium Kenyan tea that was packaged…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is embarking on a special campaign to enlighten food service providers on the significance of adhering to food standards, after discovering that there aren’t enough verified food service providers in Dar es Salaam. Acting Manager of the TBS’ Food Risk Assessment Unit, Dr. Ashura Kilewela, reports that there are currently more food-related…
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TANZANIA – At least 20 tonnes of substandard goods worth TZs 400,000,000 (US$171 thousand) have been seized and burned by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) in the Eastern Zone. Speaking during the exercise, TBS Acting Manager- Eastern Zone, Mr. Francis Mapunda, claimed that the substandard products, including expired food items, had been seized by TBS inspectors during their operations…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has committed to keep raising awareness of the need of buying high-quality products so that it becomes ingrained in Tanzanian culture. The TBS Marketing Officer, Ms. Deborah Haule, delivered the remarks at the Maisara grounds in Zanzibar at the ninth business festival with the goal of reaching local residents, including manufacturers, dealers,…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has announced that it is finalizing regulations that will assist food product importers in understanding what is necessary before introducing goods into the local market. “Sometimes you find that products contain a label that specifies that they are not for Tanzania’s market. You are therefore compelled to ask the importer to communicate…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has urged the public to utilize certified food items as a way to uphold food safety and lower their risk of contracting foodborne illnesses. The TBS Marketing Officer, Rhoda Mayugu, made the comments while engaging with food manufacturers and consumers during the six-day exhibition conducted in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region to commemorate…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has formally announced the launch of the National Quality Awards (NQA) competition for the years 2022–2023 as it strives to raise the caliber of domestic goods to match international standards. The competition will be divided into five subcategories including best company of the year, best service of the year, best seller of…
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TANZANIA – TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) and the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) have inked a US$ 9 billion deal to assist business people in conducting transactions based on standards for simple market entry. Speaking after penning the deal, Monica Hangi, the TMEA Country Representative, stated that the agreement aims to facilitate trade and address issues brought on by non-tariff…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has trained staff dealing with production and measurement in industries from four Lake Zone regions in metrology science to help them ensure correct measurements in the products produced. The training conducted in the regions of Kagera, Mwanza, Mara and Shinyanga was under the theme, “Metrology, key for quality control”. Speaking during the…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) in the Central Zone has impounded and destroyed various expired products including food worth more than 100m/- (USD 42,891). TBS Inspector in the Central Zone, Domisiano Rutahala ordered business people to stop selling expired goods because they are detrimental to human health and the country’s economy. “Some products may become toxic and…
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