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Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is a regulatory body under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare which is responsible for regulating the quality and safety of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. more about TFDA
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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the procedures for registration on food premises?
  1. Contact inspector of the area in which the premises you intend to register is located
  2. Collect the forms for application for registration of product premises from the inspector
  3. Submit to the inspector a duly filled in application form
  4. Ensure that your premises is inspected
  5. Pay relevant fee
  6. Following inspection done by the inspector the report shall be submitted to the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority for approval
  7. Obtain your registration certificate from the TFDA/inspector in your area

What are the procedures for obtaining a license for selling pharmaceuticals?
  1. Write a letter of intention of dealing with pharmaceutical to Director General TFDA and a copy to inspector of the area you intend to open the business
  2. Make sure your premise is inspected (by an inspector of your area)
  3. The inspection report is then submitted to the TFDA for consideration
  4. The Authority has the final say on location and name of the premise
  5. If approved, applicant will be informed and required to pay the fee
  6. Obtain registration certificate from the TFDA
  7. License is renewable every year on 1st July

How TFDA regulates importation of drugs?
Prior importation of pharmaceutical product, importers must obtain approval from the TFDA. A proforma invoice from the manufacturer indicating the name, amount and price of each product is submitted to TFDA. The particulars of this invoice are checked for accuracy before approval.

At the port of entry, the consignment is inspected to make sure the importer has abided to the law. Samples are taken for laboratory analysis. This ensures products entering into the market are safe, effective and of good quality.

Does TFDA register pharmacists?
TFDA is not registering pharmacists. They are registered by the Pharmacy Council which was established by the Pharmacy Act of 2002.

Does TFDA monitor Product Complaints?
The objective of product complaint activity is to monitor the quality and safety of food, drugs, herbal drugs, cosmetics and medical devices circulating on the Tanzania market. The following cases should be reported:
  1. Lack of efficacy of drugs, herbal drugs and medical devices
  2. Poor packing
  3. Improper storage conditions during transportation
  4. Poor or improper labeling
  5. Change in colour of the product
  6. unusual smell
  7. Turbidity in injections
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  1. Mkutano wa Wamiliki wa Maduka ya Dawa Baridi Mkoani Dar es Salaam, tarehe 17 January 2012.
    (Posted: 16th January, 2012)

  2. Announcement to all Parties Conducting Clinical Trials and those Providing Preventive Chemotherapy in Tanzania.
    (Posted: 30th December, 2011)

  3. Clarification on Inspection of Overseas Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities by TFDA.
    (Posted: 21st December, 2011)

  4. Announcement to All Parties Involved or Conducting Clinical Trials in Tanzania.
    (Posted: 25th October, 2011)

  5. a) Utaratibu Mpya wa Kulipia Huduma za TFDA Kufanyika Kupitia Benki.
    (Imetolewa: 07 Oktoba, 2011)

    b) New Payment Systems for TFDA Services Through Bank Account.
    (Posted: 7th October, 2011)

  6. Tahadhari ya Uwepo wa Dawa Bandia kwenye Soko.
    (Imetolewa: 27 Septemba, 2011)

  7. Tangazo la Viwango Vipya vya Ada na Tozo 2011/2012.
    (Imetolewa: 23 Septemba, 2011)

  8. Taarifa kwa Umma Kuhusu Usalama wa Samaki Walioingizwa Nchini kutoka Japan, Tarehe 24, July 2011.
    (Imetolewa: 13 Septemba, 2011)


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