The Weights and Measures Act

1. For the purpose of this Schedule, unless the context requires otherwise- “farm produce” includes crop produce, water bodies products, forest products, livestock products and any other product which is a result of farm yields; “pre-packed goods” means any commodity that is made up as a unit or entity and for which its quantity has been determined and indicates on its label prior to being offered for trade irrespectively of whether such unit or entity is enclosed in a container, wrapped or unenclosed. 114 GN. No. 725 of 2018 Interpretation ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT [CAP. 340 R.E. 2023] Manner and quantities of packaging farm produce

2.–(1) The packaging of farm produce shall be in weight, number, volume or length. (2) For the purpose of sub paragraph (1), farm produce packed in- (a) number, shall not exceed a weight of 100kg; (b) weight, shall not exceed the weight of 100kg, with tolerance of +5 kg. (3) Notwithstanding the Commissioner may, upon request in writing, allow farm produce to be packaged in the quantities as he may think appropriate. the provision of this paragraph, Labeling and declaration of pre-packed goods

3.–(1) Pre-packed goods other than farm produce shall be labeled and declared in quantities of weight, volume, number, or length. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), the Commissioner may, upon request in writing, allow pre-packed goods to be labeled as specified in this paragraph. 115 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.