TBS tasked to curb unlawful entry of products

MBEYA: THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) Board of Directors has directed TBS Management to develop methods to deal with the problem of merchandise getting into the nation by means of casual routes, bypassing obligatory inspections.

The directive was issued by TBS Chairman, Prof Othman Chande Othman, throughout a go to to the TBS workplaces on the Tunduma and Kasumulu border posts.

The goal of the go to was to evaluate present operations and establish methods to boost the Bureau’s effectiveness and help enterprise development.

“Apart from strategies to curb the illegal entry of products, TBS management should continue educating the public about the dangers of using banned and uninspected products,” stated Prof Chande.

During these visits, they emphasised the significance of making certain each imported and regionally manufactured items are marked to make it simpler for shoppers to establish quality-assured merchandise.

This directive follows a report by TBS Director General, Dr Ashura Katunzi, who highlighted that uninspected merchandise, together with banned cosmetics, proceed to enter the market by means of casual channels.

“Despite collaboration with other regulatory authorities in market surveillances and at official entry points, such as border posts, airports and ports, the issue of porous borders persists,” she famous.

The Board famous that the continued presence of sub requirements and banned merchandise displays its excessive demand available in the market.

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This highlights the significance of reinforcing schooling campaigns and strengthening surveillance to make sure client security and shield the integrity of the market.

As a consequence, they urged TBS to strengthen public schooling efforts and to make sure all inspected merchandise are clearly marked for client identification.

Strengthening public schooling efforts, equivalent to campaigns that designate easy methods to establish protected and quality-assured items, will be sure that shoppers are higher geared up to make knowledgeable choices.

It additionally emphasises the necessity for a simpler product labelling system to boost market transparency.