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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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ORGANIZATION OF TFDA

In order to meet the anticipated challenges in offering its services, TFDA has organized itself (see organogram) on the following four layered structure with the following features:

At the top of the structure is the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, who is responsible for strategic issues with regards to the TFDA’s performance. She is advised by the Ministerial Advisory Board for which is a Chairperson.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Mr. Hiiti B. Sillo.
The Director General is the overall Chief Executive of the organization. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the Authority. His office is comprised of the legal counsel, internal audit and Procurement Unit . These three offices are responsible for providing supportive services in areas not linked to any of the specialized directorates. Below the Director General are the four Directorates of TFDA:
Acting Director of Medicines and Cosmetics
Mr. Mitangu A. Fimbo
Directorate of Medicines and Cosmetics
The Directorate is established to ensure that all drugs, herbal drugs, cosmetics and medical devices are correctly evaluated for quality, safety and effectiveness before being approved for use. The directorate is also responsible for inspection and enforcement of medicines, cosmetics and medical devices. It is also responsible for control of clinical trials and adverse drug reactions monitoring and evaluation.
Director of Food Safety
Mr. Raymond N. Wigenge
Directorate of Food Safety
The directorate is responsible for food inspection services, pre-market evaluation and registration of food products and food establishments, food risk analysis, food import and export certification and food promotion control.
Director of Laboratory Services
Ms. Charys N. Ugullum
Directorate of Laboratory Services
The directorate is responsible for food inspection services, pre-market evaluation and registration of food products and food establishments, food risk analysis, food import and export certification and food promotion control.
Director of Business Support
Dr. Sikubwabo S. Ngendabanka
Directorate of Business Support
This Directorate is established to provide and enhance good management of TFDA’s resources and to give support to all technical operations of the Authority. It is also involved with development and implementation of public education programmes and Management information Systems.
     
     
 

Zones Offices
There are five TFDA-Zone offices that perform TFDA functions at zone level. These zone offices are Lake zone which is  located in Mwanza (Mwanza, Mara, Kagera and Shinyanga regions), Northern zone is located at Arusha ( Arusha, Manyara, Kilimanjaro and Tanga regions), Southern Highland located at Mbeya (Mbeya, Iringa, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions), Eastern Zone located at Dar es Salaam (Dar es salaam, Pwani and Morogoro) and Central Zone located at Dodoma (Dodoma and Singida)

NOTE: TFDA collaborates with the Regional and Local Authorities in enforcing the Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2003

 
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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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