The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has suspended 106 certificates and licenses that allowed businesses to use its quality mark, citing reasons including closure requests and non-compliance with licensing conditions under Regulation 28 of the Standards (Registration of Premises and Certification of Products) Regulations, 2021.
TBS has urged the public to avoid purchasing or distributing products whose TBS quality mark has been suspended. Consumers are also encouraged to report any such products found in the market to the authorities.
“This action is part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard consumers and ensure that all products in the Tanzanian market meet the required quality standards,” TBS stated.
The bureau said businesses whose licenses have been suspended must cease using the TBS mark immediately, noting that any violation could result in further legal action.
TBS emphasized that the measure is aimed at protecting public health, maintaining consumer trust, and upholding the integrity of Tanzanian products in both domestic and regional markets.