Substandard Imports Hurt Tanzania's Economy

The Confederation of Tanzania Industries has warned that an influx of substandard goods will discourage investment in the manufacturing sector and slow down economic growth.

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Tanzania: Experts Call for More Checks on Substandard Goods

Tanzania Daily News, 27 November 2012

THE establishment of a strong standards body in developing economies is crucial for building a strong domestic industrial sector to speed up economic growth and poverty ... read more »

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Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda (third right) inspects a pharmaceutical factory in Dar es Salaam (file photo).

Tanzania: EAC Eyes Soya Products Standardisation

Tanzania Daily News, 27 November 2012

THE East African Community (EAC) member states are finalising the establishment of standards meant to check the quality and safety of soya products as well as protecting consumers ... read more »
East Africa: Uniform East African Community Standards Move Laudable (editorial)

Tanzania Daily News, 27 November 2012

THE East African Community (EAC) member states are to adopt a uniform policy that will check standards of soya products in the region. When operational, the member states will have ... read more »
Tanzania: Kigoda Defends Decision to Disband 'Ineffective' TBs Board

Tanzania Daily News, 23 November 2012

INEFFICIENCIES and lack of accountability in the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) have been cited as the major reasons for the dissolution of the board of directors, with the ... read more »
Tanzania: TBs Issues Conflicting Information on Water Brands

Tanzania Daily News, 18 November 2012

TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has stammered over the registration of bottled Water manufacturers who were not in their certified list. read more »
Tanzania: TFDA Sets Ablaze Goods Worth 22 Million/-

Arusha Times, 17 November 2012

The Tanzania Foods and Drugs Authority last week reduced to ashes a consignment of drugs, cosmetics and other consumables worth 22 million/- that were confiscated from various ... read more »

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Tanzanians Demand Legal Action Over Fake Drugs

The production and distribution of counterfeit anti-retrovirals has left over 500,000 patients in a state of panic and they have demanded that the culprits face punitive measures. Read more »
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