Food items regulated by Tanzania Bureau of Standards
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) regulates various food items to ensure their safety, quality, and compliance with national standards. Some of the food items regulated by TBS include:
1. Packaged drinking water: TBS sets standards for bottled and packaged drinking water to ensure its safety, purity, and proper labeling.
2. Dairy products: TBS regulates dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt, setting standards for their composition, quality, and hygiene.
3. Canned and processed fruits and vegetables: TBS establishes guidelines for canned and processed fruits and vegetables to ensure quality, safety, and proper labeling.
4. Processed meat and poultry products: TBS regulates processed meat and poultry items such as sausages, hams, and canned meat, ensuring their quality, hygiene, and adherence to labeling requirements.
5. Bakery products: TBS sets standards for bakery products, including bread, biscuits, cakes, and pastries, to ensure their quality, hygiene, and labeling.
6. Fish and seafood products: TBS regulates fish and seafood products, including fresh, frozen, canned, and processed fish, to ensure their safety, quality, and proper labeling.
7. Edible oils and fats: TBS sets guidelines for edible oils and fats, including cooking oils, margarine, and butter, to ensure their quality, purity, and adherence to labeling requirements.
8. Cereals and cereal products: TBS regulates cereals such as maize, wheat, rice, and cereal-based products like flour, pasta, and breakfast cereals, ensuring their quality, safety, and adherence to labeling standards.
9. Sugar and sugar products: TBS establishes standards for sugar and sugar-related products, including refined sugar, confectionery, and sweeteners, to ensure their quality, purity, and proper labeling.
10. Beverages: TBS sets guidelines for various beverages, including soft drinks, carbonated drinks, fruit juices, and energy drinks, to ensure their safety, quality, and adherence to labeling requirements.
These are just some examples of the food items regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards. The aim is to protect consumers and promote food safety and quality in the country.