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Introduction
TFDA is a regulatory body responsible among other things for regulating the quality and safety of cosmetics in Tanzania with the objective of protecting the public againt hazards associated with the use poor quality and unsafe cosmetics.
In order to protect the public, the Authority regulate importation, manufacture, labelling, marking or identification, storage, promotion, sell and distribution of products regulated by the authority or any other substance or material used in in their manufacture.
Provisions 86-92 of the Tanzania Food , Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2003 (TFDCA, 2003) prohibits the sale of unsafe and poor quality cosmetics. These provisions form the legal basis of cosmetic regulation in Tanzania.
In achieving its objectives TFDA is working closely with the industry and the public to regulate and promote safe use of cosmetics and personal care products that are manufactured for sale in Tanzania. TFDA hopes that by working closely with the industry it will promote voluntary compliance and that the industry through its own mechanisms will spear head this idea.
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