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Import of Food and Food Products
Steps
1. The importer should apply the permit to the TFDA through TFDA online portal
Inputs
Business Permit from TFDA
Bill of lading/airway bill from the importer
Profoma invoice from the Supplier (Consignee)
Certificate of analysis from the competent regulatory body from the exporting country
Radiation free certificate from the exporting country
Zoosanitary certificate in case of non-processed food of animal origin
Phytosanitary certificate in case of importation of un-processed cereal and plant origin product
Certificate from relevant bodies for specific food products such as (Sugar Board Certificate, Dairy Board, Meat Board and Fisheries)
Certificate of Origin from the exporting country
Outputs
Food & Food product Import Permit
Cost
Refers to fees and charges regulation, 2015
Duration
01 to 02 days for registered product, up to 25 days for non-registrable product after receiving pre-shipment sample, TFDA
Officer in charge
Manager, Food Import and Export/Zonal Manager
Contacts
Tanzania Food & Drugs Authority (TFDA)
Legal Justification
For The Tanzania Food, Drugs Authority (TFDA)