Destruction of 39 Tons of Substandard Food Products by TBS
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TLDR
- The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) destroyed 39 tons of substandard food products valued at approximately 149 million Tanzanian Shillings.
- The destruction took place on August 17, 2026, in Mbezi Gongoni, Mkuranga District, Coast Region.
- The products were identified as substandard during inspections conducted from July to August.
- Some of the products lacked quality marks, had incorrect labeling, and were either not in Swahili or English as required, while others had expired.
- TBS emphasized the importance for traders to ensure that the products they import or sell meet established standards, and encouraged consumers to read product information and check for quality marks before purchasing.