28th August 2008 TBS women workers undergo breast cancer check Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) women workers and wives of their male counterparts have undergone examination for breast cancer. The screening took place at the TBS headquarters in Dar es Salaam, on Saturday, August 16, 2008 and was conducted by Medical Women Association of Tanzania (MEWATA) doctors.  [Read More]   18th August 2008 TBS plans pre-shipment verification system The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) plans to introduce a system whereby products will be verified in countries of origin before they are imported.  [Read More] 18th August 2008 Task Force pushes for more laboratory accreditation THREE accredited laboratories in the country have continued to maintain their accreditation status after the surveillance assessment conducted by South Africa National Accreditation Services (SANAS) in May, 2008.  [Read More] 21st July 2008 TBS issues licences, certificates to new clients Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has issued 31 quality licences and certificates to various manufacturers within and outside the country for compliance with standards. The licences and certificates were issued by TBS Director, Mr. Charles Ekelege in a ceremony that took place at TBS headquarters in Dar es Salaam, on Friday, July 18, 2008.  [Read More] 4th July 2008 TBS sensitizes MPs, RCs on food safety, quality The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has carried out a National Symposium on Food Safety and Quality for Policy and Decision Makers, in its move to sensitize the general public on the importance of food safety and quality for national prosperity and economic sustainability.  [Read More] 11th  June 2008 Nagu stresses food safety, quality for market access The Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing, Hon. Dr. Mary Nagu has challenged actors in the food industry to ensure food safety and quality for market access. Dr. Nagu was speaking during the opening of a one day awareness seminar for policy makers, on the role of food quality and safety in trade and agro-industry context, which took place at the Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tuesday, June 10, 2008.  [Read More] 6th  June 2008 Parliamentary Committee pushes for amended Standards Act The Parliamentary Committee on Industry and Trade has promised to push for the endorsement of the amendments to the Standards Acts No. 1 of 1975 by the Parliament. The Committee’s Chairman, Makunduchi MP Hon. Abdisalam Issa Khatib made this clear in his comments at the end of the Committee’s familiarization tour to Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008,  [Read More] 16th  May  2008 TBS launches mobile calibration unit The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has launched a mobile calibration unit which will test the measuring equipment of industries, businesses and laboratories across Tanzania. The launching was done by the Deputy Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing, Hon. Dr. Cyril Chami, at the TBS headquarters in Dar es Salaam on Friday, May 16, 2008. Speaking during the event, Dr. Chami underscored the importance of calibration, insisting that without calibration industries  [Read More] 6th  May  2008 Temeke food vendors trained on food safety, quality Raw food vendors in Temeke district, Dar es Salaam region, have been equipped with an essential knowledge on food safety and quality, in a workshop organized and facilitated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS). The workshop took place on Monday, April 28, at the TBS headquarters in Dar es Salaam, being part of an initiative by TBS to ensure all stakeholders involved in the food chain are trained on food safety and quality. Ilala and Kinondoni districts food vendors have already been trained. [Read More] 5th  May  2008 Manufacturers urged to abide by standards mark requirements Manufacturers whose products bear the “tbs” mark of quality have been urged to abide by the respective standards against which their products have been certified. In an event to award standards mark licences and tested product certificates that took place at the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) headquarters in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, TBS Director Mr. Charles Ekelege urged manufacturers not to abuse the mark. [Read More] 21st  April  2008 TBS appointed cotton centre for East, Central Africa The Tanzania Bureau of Standard (TBS) has been appointed centre for regional technical services under Commercial Standardization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) Project. Speaking during the opening of the awareness workshop on CSITC at Kilimanjaro Kempisk Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Friday, April 18, 2008, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing Dr. Stergomena L. Tax said that the project will benefit the cotton producing countries at large. [Read More] 4th  April  2008 East African Cooperation Minister commends TBS The Minister for East African Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Deodorus Kamala (MP) has commended the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) for its efforts in promoting standardization and quality awareness; and protecting the country from sub-standard products. Dr. Kamala gave the commendation on Thursday, March 27, 2008 during his familiarization visit at the TBS headquarters in Dar es Salaam. [Read More] 19th  March 2008 TBS emphasizes raw food quality Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) will put more emphasis on the quality and safety of raw food so as to enable sellers to compete in local and international markets. The remark was made by TBS Director, Charles Ekelege when officiating at a seminar for Ilala District food products sellers on food quality on Monday, March 17, 2008 at TBS Headquarters in Dar es Salaam. [Read More] 6th  March 2008 Deputy Minister Chami pays visit to TBS The Deputy Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing Hon. Dr. Cyril Chami (MP) has paid a familiarization visit to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).   Dr. Chami visited TBS headquarters at Ubungo, Dar es Salaam on Monday, March 3, 2008 and had an opportunity to become accustomed to the different functions performed by TBS [Read More] 4thMarch 2008 TBS Client Service Charter underway The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is working on a Client Service Charter to continuously improve service delivery to the general public and other stakeholders. This was revealed on February 27, 2008 by TBS Director Mr. Charles Ekelege in his introductory remarks prior to the commencing of a customer care awareness course for TBS [Read More] 22nd  February 2008 Few bakeries certified by TBS ONLY seven bakeries in Tanzania have been issued with quality assurance licences after meeting mandatory criteria. This was revealed recently at the New Arusha Hotel in Arusha during a one day workshop on implementation of white bread standard which involved bakery owners and Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) presenters. [Read More] 22nd  February 2008 Proficiency testing scheme vital East Africa National Standards Bodies have been urged to produce analytical data so as to demonstrate accuracy and comparability of data through the proficiency testing scheme. This was said recently by Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) Director Charles Ekelege, [Read More] 28th January 2008 TBS to take stern measures against manufacturers of goods which are below standards The Tanzania Bureau of Standards(TBS) will take punitive measures against business people who manufacture goods which are below the national standards. [Read More] 25th January 2008 TBS workers urged to increase efficiency Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) workers have been urged to work hard so as to increase efficiency in service delivery. This was said by the new TBS Director Mr. Charles Ekelege during the staff new year’s party held recently at TBS Offices in Dar es Salaam. [Read More] 17th January 2008 Plan to give TBS more powers underway The government plans to amend the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) Act of 1975 to give it more powers of controlling the standard of goods and services offered in the country. This was said in Dar es Salaam recently by the Prime Minister, Mr. Edward Lowassa, when he visited TBS offices, at Ubungo Dar es Salaam. [Read More] 28th December 2007 Ekelege appointed TBS director The President of the United Republic of Tanzania has appointed Mr. Charles M Ekelege (51) the new Director of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) with effect from 26th November, 2007. The appointment follows the retirement on 19th January 2007 of former TBS Director Mr. Daimon Mwakyembe. [Read More] 17th December 2007 TBS Food Microbiology Laboratory accredited The Food Microbiology Laboratory of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has been accredited against ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation is a formal confirmation by a recognized independent third party that a laboratory conforms to the requirements of ISO 17025 and is therefore competent to perform its tasks. [Read More] 14th December 2007 Raw food sellers sensitized on food quality Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has embarked on a process to sensitize raw food sellers and the public in general on food quality and safety. This was revealed by Acting TBS Director Leandri Kinabo, when officiating at a seminar for Kinondoni Municipality food products sellers on food quality on Friday, December 14, 2007 at TBS Headquarters in Dar - es - Salaam. [Read More] 7th December 2007 SADC underscores laboratory accreditation THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for improved competence of national standards laboratories in the region. The call was made on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 by Donald Masuku, the Regional Coordinator for SADC Measurement Traceability (SADCMET) during a water proficiency testing evaluation workshop held in Dar es Salaam. [Read More] 3rd December 2007 TBS workers commended for HIV VCT Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) employees have been commended for their response for voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VCT). HIV/AIDS expert Dr. Godwin Ndeki told TBS workers in a workshop held at TBS on the World Aids Day on December 1, 2007 that the big response meant that TBS workers are now more aware concerning the virus. [Read More] 29th November 2007 TBS approves 22 products Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has approved the quality of 22 products manufactured within and outside the country. In a ceremony held at TBS headquarters recently, Acting Director Charles Ekelege issued 16 standards marks licenses, two license extensions and four tested product certificates to various manufacturers. Under the Standards Mark Scheme, manufacturers are licensed [Read More] 28th November 2007 TBS, FAO organize national symposium on food safety Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will hold a National Symposium on Food Safety for policy and decision makers so as to create awareness on food safety and quality, which are fundamental to public health, social and economic development. [Read More] 25th October 2007 Increase awareness campaigns on quality mark - TBS told THE Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania HE Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein has urged the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to increase awareness campaigns on its Standard Mark of Quality. Dr. Shein made the call in Dar es Salaam on 2007-10-18 when he paid a familiarization visit to TBS. [Read More] 25th October 2007 Parliamentary committee wants TBS empowered THE Trade and Investment Parliamentary Committee has pledged to propose to the government to provide the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) with ‘legal teeth’ to scrutinize substandard products in the country. The Committee’s Chairman, Mr. William Shelukindo said on 2007-10-17 during his committee’s visit to the Bureau that TBS is using an outdated law which needs to be reviewed to ensure that the organization is able to counter [Read More] 15th October 2007 EAC Quality Web Portal officially launched The East African Community Quality Web Portal has been officially launched. The portal - www.eac-quality.net -  which is shared by the five national standards bodies of East Africa, was launched on September 27. [Read More] 21st August 2007 PRESS RELEASE FUEL ADULTERATION Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) wishes to inform the general public, and in particular the petroleum industry businessmen that stern measures will as from now be taken against all those found dispensing adulterated products. [Read More] 21st August 2007 TBS discusses ISO/IEC DIS 29500, the Office Open XML Draft International Standard before going to the ballot The Tanzania Bureau of Standards held discussions on the proposed International Standard, the draft ISO/IEC 29500 - Information [Read More] 3rd August 2007 Employment Opportunity Tanzania Bureau of Standards is pleased to announce the following vacant position for prospective and potential candidates to apply. JOB TITLE: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT REPORTS TO: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER [Read More] 27th July 2007 Standard for cane molasses underway Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is working on a standard for cane molasses to ensure the safety and quality of the product. The standard will prescribe the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cane molasses. In its seventh meeting held on July 24, 2007 at TBS, [Read More] 27th July 2007 Codex adopts new food safety, quality standards The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted 44 new and amended food standards and set up a comprehensive set of risk analysis principles to help governments establish their own standards, especially for food items that are not covered by Codex standards. [Read More] 18th July 2007 TBS develops standard for rosella wine Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has prepared a draft standard for rosella wine. Rosella wine is prepared by fermentation of a mash of extract of rosella calyces (flower). The preparation of this standard aims at ensuring the safety and quality of the product and at the same time fulfill the consumers demands. [Read More] 27th July 2007 Employment Opportunity Tanzania Bureau of Standards invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill in the under-mentioned post. PLANNING OFFICER GR I (1 POST) Qualifications and experience Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Economics from an accredited university. A masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. [Read More] 26th June 2007 Ministry urges compliance with agro-food industry requirements AGRO-food processing industry has been urged to comply with internal and external trade requirements so as to access both domestic and international markets. The Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing Dr. Florance Turuka made the remark recently on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Stergomena Tax during the closing of the ceremony of the UNIDO/TBS, ISO 22000 Basic Training Course [Read More] 26th June 2007 Public called into war against counterfeit, sub-standard products THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has called upon the general public to participate in the fight against sub-standard and counterfeit products in the local market. In a discussion in ITV’s Kipima Joto program on Friday, June 22, TBS Acting Director Charles Ekelege said each Tanzania citizen has a responsibility of ensuring that the local market is free from sub-standard and counterfeit products [Read More] 5th June 2007 ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Laboratory Quality Management System Training Seminar Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is a parastatal organization mandated, by its enacting legislation, with the duty of Standardization and Quality Assurance. In order to promote the quality infrastructure in our country, TBS shall conduct a training seminar based on an international standard [Read More] 28th May 2007 Industrialists urged to use TBS Metrology lab Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has urged industrialists to make use of its Metrology Laboratory. Addressing representatives of manufacturers and processors during a function to grant licences and certificates on Friday, May 25th, 2007, Acting TBS Director Charles Ekelege said the Metrology Laboratory is accredited and that its test reports are valid all-over the world. [Read More] 21st May 2007 TBS to open border offices The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) will open offices at border areas to enhance its imports inspection. TBS Acting Director Charles Ekelege revealed this on Friday, May 18, during the function to issue licences to three clients, which took place at TBS. He said from July 1, 2007, TBS will be having offices in Holili (Kilimanjaro), Namanga (Arusha), Horohoro (Tanga), Tunduma (Mbeya), Sirari (Mara) and at the Dar es Salaam Port.   [Read More] 9th May 2007 PRESS RELEASE Implementation of Tanzania standard on refrigerators and food freezers Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) wishes to inform the general public particularly importers, that the Tanzania Standard on refrigerators and food freezers namely "TZS 448(Part 2-1) :1992/IEC 60335-2-24 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2-1: Particular requirements for refrigerators and food freezers" is under implementation.   [Read More] 8th May 2007 TBS Editorial Board gets training on CMS The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) Editorial Board has been urged to be innovative for the development of the Website. Presenting a paper in a two days workshop on Content Management System (CMS) in Bagamoyo, over the week end, the resource person, Charles Macha said, the Editorial Board should be more responsible and accountable [Read More] 8th May 2007 Improve packages- Mramba The Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing Hon. Basil Mramba has called upon Tanzania Bureau of Standards to improve packages of the products packed by the Small and Medium producers in the country. Hon. Mramba made the remark recently during the Northern Zone Small Industries Development Organization exhibition in Kilimanjaro region. [Read More] 19th April 2007 Selection of pilot companies for Implementation of "SO 22 000: 2005 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS" The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is implementing a Project on "Trade Capacity Building: Enhancing the capacities of the Tanzanian quality infrastructure and TBT/SPS compliance systems for trade". [Read More] 04th April 2007 TBS given tips for better performance The Parliamentary Investment and Trade Committee have advised the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to establish group of experts to oversee standardization of goods and commodities in the country. The advice was given on Friday by Committee member Mohamed Habib Mnyaa, who is also a shadow Minister for Energy and Minerals, when the Committee paid a visit at TBS [Read More] 28th March 2007 TBS Staff bid farewell to Mwakyembe Tanzania Bureau of Standards Management and staff promised to work hard so as to ensure that what has been done by the outgoing Director Daimon Mwakyembe continue to flourish The promise was made recently by the TBS Acting Director Mr. Charles Ekelege during the farewell party for the outgoing TBS Director. [Read More]  28th March 2007 ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Internal Quality Auditing Training Seminar ISO 9000 family of international standards is a set of quality management standards and guidelines formulated by International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Since their inception in 1987, they have earned a global reputation as the basis for establishing Quality Management Systems (QMS). ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management . [Read More] 23rd March 2007 TBS eyes construction materials The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has banned the importation and sale of non-certified construction materials, including bricks, blocks and tiles.The move follows the sensitization seminar on standards for imported concrete bricks and [Read More] 9th March 2007 East African Standards Committee to meet in Arusha The East African Community Secretariat will on March 15, 2007 hold a two day meeting of the East African Standards Committee. The meeting will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha.The meeting will be preceded by four [Read More] 6th March 2007 East Africa to harmonize food control systems East African Community member states, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda have adopted proactive measures to ensure imported and exported foodstuff meet the required international standards. Deputy Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing, Hezekiah Chibulunje disclosed [Read More] 5th March 2007 PRESS RELEASE PRE-IMPLEMENTATION CONFERENCE ON STANDARDS FOR CONCRETE BRICKS AND BLOCKS, FLOOR, WALL AND ROOFING (METAL/CLAY) TILES Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) will hold a half day pre-implementation conference on standards related to concrete bricks and blocks; floor, wall and roofing (metal/clay) tiles. [Read More] 23rd February 2007 TBS, FAO organize consultative meeting on food control system The