Recall Order for 14 Tanzanian Alcoholic Beverage Products
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TLDR
- The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) announced the measure on August 5, 2026, as part of broader regulatory action affecting 52 alcoholic beverage listings originating from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, India.
- Tanzania’s alcoholic beverage industry faces disruption in the Rwandan market after regulators in Kigali temporarily suspended imports and ordered the recall of 14 product listings manufactured in Tanzania.
- Earlier this week, authorities reportedly closed about 100 local brewing plants, revoked their licences and ordered their products removed from the market.
- The Tanzanian listings include Konyagi, Strong Dry Gin, Diamond Rock Gin, Tzee Lemon and Ginger, Kiwingu Spirit, K-Vant, Blackhat, Campfire Gin, Cuca Vodka, Hanson’s Vodka, Relax Vodka, Tzee Portable Spirit and X5 Gin.
- However, the announcement did not disclose the volume or value of Tanzanian alcoholic beverages currently sold in Rwanda.