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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.
"It is among only four such laboratories
in Africa. Its test reports are
recognized throughout the world," said
the Acting Director, adding that other
such laboratories are situated in Kenya,
Egypt and South Africa.
Mr. Ekelege said the area of
measurements is such a sensitive area
that measuring implements should be
calibrated on a regular basis to ensure
accuracy and traceability of
measurements.
He said the Metrology Laboratory which
was accredited in December 2006, is the
custodian of National Measurement
Standards.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ekelege presented 11
standards mark licences and two tested
product certificates to local and
foreign manufacturers and processors.
The manufacturers/processors who were
presented with standards mark licences
are Singida Fresh Oil Mill of Singida
(sunflower seed oil), Mara Milk Limited
of Musoma (yoghurt), Sheda General
Supplies of Mafinga (treated wood
poles), and Bamburi Cement Ltd of
Mombasa, Kenya (Portland limestone
cement).
Others are Euro Cables Ltd of Dar es
Salaam (PVC-insulated electric cables),
Banit Tamim Food Products of Dar es
Salaam (drinking water - Mtera Splash),
Amani Food Supplies of Dar es Salaam
(sunflower seed oil - raw grade) and
Jamahedo Health Foods Company of Arusha
(maize flower).
Other manufacturers and processors
granted with standards mark licences are
Ihembe Insustries Ltd of Mafinga
(treated wood poles), WTM Utility
Services of Essex, UK (Inspected used
motor vehicles) and Mega Woodcraft
Products Ltd of Dar es Salaam (concrete
blocks).
The manufacturers granted with tested
products certificates are Alawy Supplies
Co. Ltd (soft facial tissues) and Mega
Woodcrafts Products (kerbstones and
paving bricks).
Mr Ekelege urged the manufacturers and
processors granted with the licences and
certificates to ensure that their
products always conform to respective
standards.
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