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TZS 324: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Textiles – Cotton fibres – Evaluation of maturity – Microscope method
Specifies a method for the evaluation of the maturity of raw cotton fibres, or fibres taken from cotton articles which have not been chemically processed. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 279:2014 (2nd ed) 2014  Textiles – Sanitary towels – Specification 
Revision Covers the requirements for sanitary towels for external use. 
  ICS: 59.080.30 | EAS: 96:2008
TZS 930 Part 3 2007  Operation of solar PV power system
Specifies requirements for the operation of photovoltaic system. It describes the different types of photovoltaic systems, how they work, what components makes up the systems, and how those components work. 
ICS: 27.160.00 | IEC: 389: 2006
TZS 525: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Paints and varnishes – Examination and preparation of samples for testing
Specifies both the procedure for preliminary examination of a single sample as received for testing and the procedure for preparing a test sample by blending and reduction of a series of samples, representative of consignment or bulk of paint, varnish or related product. 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 1187 (Part 1): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components part 1: General requirements and definitions
Specifies general requirement and definitions of compressed natural gas fuel system components. It also provides general design principles and specification requirements for instruction and marking. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-1: 2000
TZS 479 1991  Textiles – Woven fabrics – Faults and characteristics – Specification
Defines faults in fabrics, method of inspection or testing and where appropriate, acceptable tolerances are given 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 576 1999  Microbiological specification for prawns , shrimps and lobsters
Prescribes the microbiological specifications for frozen raw prawns, shrimps and lobsters tails, frozen cooked prawns, and frozen raw breaded prawns and shrimps 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 469: 2015 3rd ed- EAS 61: 2014 2015  Opaque beer — Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for opaque beer. The standard does not cover stout beer. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 61:2014
TZS 1054   Biological evaluation of medical devices
TZS 912: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for cotton T-shirts
Prescribes the constructional and dimensional details and other particulars as a guideline to manufacturers of various types of T-shirts manufactured from 100% cotton yarn.
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 738: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Maize gluten – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for maize gluten feed used for livestock feeding 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 406:2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Textiles – Cotton drills – Specification
Rev Prescribes constructional details and other particulars of five varieties of cotton drills suitable for making industrial garments and uniforms for schools, prisons, army, police, etc. 
  ICS: 50.080.30
TZS 1 2002  National Flag of Tanzania – Specification
2nd Edition Prescribes the design, construction details and other particulars of the national flag of Tanzania made of mill spun and loom woven cotton bunting. 
  | ISO: 59.080.30
TZS 302:1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Textile – Determination of yarn strength parameters of spun yarn
Prescribes methods for determination of yarn strength parameters of yarns spun on cotton system using cotton count and Tex system. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 1296: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Paper, board and corrugated fiberboard - Description and calibration of compressed testing equipment
Specifies the essential characteristics and the principles of calibration of compression testing machines used in the testing of paper, board and corrugated fibreboard. 
ICS: 85.100 | ISO: 13820: 1996
TZS 362: 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fittings with plain sockets for pipes under pressure – Laying lengths – Metric series
Revised Specifies the series of diameters to be used and the dimensions which are common to all types of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fittings with plain sockets for pipes under pressure, regardless of their method of manufacture (with the exception of fittings fabricated from pipes) and composition. 
  ICS: 23.040.45 | ISO: 264:1976
TZS 733: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Method of examination for Vibro cholerae in foodstuffs
Gives general method for detection of Vibro cholerae (01 and 0139) present in food products intended for human consumption 
ICS: 100.30
TZS 340:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate stress in compression parallel to grain
Revised Specifies a method for determining the ultimate stress of wood in compression parallel to the grain. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 1093-11:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles – Part 11: Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
Defines a test method for determining the crazing resistance of all glazed ceramic tiles except when the crazing is an inherent decorative feature of the product. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-11: 1994
TZS1447:2011 ISO/IEC 27001: 2005 2011  Information technology - Security techniques information security management systems - Requirements
Specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented ISM within the context of the organization’s overall business risks .It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customized to the need of individual organization or parts thereof 
ICS: 35.040 | ISO: 27001: 2005
TZS 1510: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Edible full fat soya flour- Specification
Revised Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible full fat soya flour for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 799:2013
TZS 6: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Guide for the presentation of standards
Specifies details of drafting of Tanzania standards specifications, methods of test, glossaries, codes of practice and any other published documents 
ICS: 01.120
TZS 1131(Part 1): 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Water Quality – Determination of nitrogen – Part 1: Methods using oxidative digestion with peroxodisulfate
Specifies a method for the determination of nitrogen present in water, in the form of free ammonia, ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and organic nitrogen compounds capable of conversion to nitrate under the oxidative conditions described. 
ICS: 13.060.01 | ISO: 11905-1: 1997
TZS 1188: 2016 (2nd ed) 2015  Dried Mango – Specification 
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for dried mangoes from Mangifera indica intended for direct human consumption or for other use in the food industry.. 
  ICS: 67.080
TZS 241(Part 1):2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Rockwell hardness test – Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T)
Revision Specifies the method for Rockwell and Rockwell superficial hardness test (scales and field of application according to Table 1) for metallic materials. 
  ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6508-1: 2005
TZS1438:2011 (1st Ed)  ISO10983:1999 2011  Timber structures — Solid timber finger - jointing — Production requirements 
Specifies requirements for bonded finger joints and minimum requirements for the manufacture of cut, interlocking, bonded finger joints in structural timber members. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10983:1999
TZS 205: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Physical testing – Measurement of thickness 
Specifies a method for measurement of the thickness of leather. Method is applicable to all kinds of leather, of any type of tonnage, except for firm leathers of thickness 3 mm of greater. This measurement is valid for both the whole leather and a test sample. 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 1638:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Rubber hoses and hose assemblies- Wire-braid-reinforced hydraulic types for oil-based or water- based fluids- Specification
Specification requirements for six types of wire-braid- reinforced hose and hose assembly of nominal size from 5 to 51, plus, for one of the types (type R2ATS), nominal size 63. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 1436:2009
TZS 267: 1986 (1st Ed) 1986  General microbiological method of estimation of amino acids in food and foodstuffs
Prescribes a microbiological method for estimation of essential amino acids in food and food stuffs. The method is based on the observation that certain micro-organisms require specific nutrients for growth 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1176: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Water Quality - Detection and enumeration of intestinal Enterococci bacteria – Part 2: Membrane filtration method 
Specifies a method for detection and enumeration of intestinal enterococci in water by membrane filtration. It is intended for examination of drinking water, water from swimming pools and other disinfected or clean waters. 
ICS: 07.100.20 | ISO: 7899-2: 2000
TZS 334:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of density for physical and mechanical tests
Revision Specifies a method for determining the density (ratio of mass to volume) of timber for physical and mechanical tests both at the moisture content at the time of test and in the constant mass condition, as well as the conventional density 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 49:2014 (3rd ed) 2014  Edible groundnut oil – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts). Does not apply to groundnut oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | EAS: 300:2013
TZS 522 (Part 3): 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Paints and varnishes – Vocabulary – Part 3: Terminology of resins
Defines the terms used for resins. These definitions apply only to paints and varnishes and certain terms have a slightly different meaning in other fields. 
ICS: 01.040.87
TZS 1187 (Part 15): 2010 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components part 15: Gas- tight housing and ventilation hose
Specifies test and requirements for the gas- tight housing and ventilation hose, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-15: 2001
TZS 1134: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Hair oil- specification
Prescribes the requirement for hair oils and other oil- based cosmetic preparation sold the hair like tonics and hair oil concentrates. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 26: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter, chloride and sulphate in aqueous extract
Includes two procedures for extracting textile specimens with water under method for determining conductivity, pH value, water-soluble matter, chloride and sulphate content of the extract 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 359: 1996 (2nd Ed) 1996  Methods of test and sampling for flexible polyurethane foam 
2nd edition Prescribes the methods of sampling and test for flexible polyurethane foam for domestic mattresses. 
  ICS: 83.140
TZS 259 Part 4:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Direct exploration of soil and rock types as well as groundwater conditions – Part 4: Identification and description of soil types and rocks
Revised Establishes the basic principles for the identification and classification of soils and rocks on the basis of those material and mass characteristics most commonly used for soils for engineering purposes. 
  ICS: 13.080
TZS 841 Part 8: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Requirements for silver table and decorative hollowware 
Specifies materials, performance and marking requirements for silver table and decorative hollowware intended for use at or upon the dining table. 
ICS: 67.250 | ISO: 8442-8:2000
TZS 698: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Road vehicles – Code of practice for inspection and testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness
Rev Specifies the safety related performance characteristics of used motor vehicles and their inspections and tests for roadworthiness. 
  ICS: 43.100.
TZS 318(Part 1): 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry – Part 1: Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1452-7: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and Articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 7: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants using a pouch 
Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into aqueous based food simulants from plastics which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, by forming the plastics film or sheet into standard pouches and filling with a selected food simulant at test temperatures up to and including 70 ºC for selected test times 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 90 (Part 1): 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Water, sewage and industrial effluents – Part 1: Glossary of terms
Defines the terms widely used in relation to water, sewage and industrial effluents. 
ICS: 13.060.30
TZS 764: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Brewing barley – Specification
Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for brewing barley 
ICS: 67.060.00
TZS 425: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Wet leather and pelts – Determination of moisture
Prescribes a procedure for the rapid determination of moisture in wet leather and pelts 
ICS: 59.140.20
TZS 679 2002  Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products – Laboratory determination of density – Hydrometer method
Specifies a method for the laboratory determination, using a glass hydrometer, of the density at 15 0C of crude petroleum products, and mixtures of petroleum and non-petroleum products normally handled as liquids and having a Reid vapour pressure (PVP) of 100 kPa or less. 
ICS: 75.080.00 | ISO: 3675: 1998
TZS 282 1989  Facing and burnt clay bricks and blocks for walling – Specification
Specifies the requirements and the test methods for facing and common burnt bricks and blocks for walling 
ICS: 91.100.01
TZS 1302: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Standard practice for vibration testing of shipping containers
Covers vibration tests procedure of filled shipping containers. Such tests may be used to assess the performance of a container, with its interior packing and means of closure, both in terms of its strength and of the protection it provides its contents when it is subjected to vibration such as it experiences in transportation. 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 584: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Wafers – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for wafers. 
ICS: 67.230
TZS 1661:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Code of practice for inspection and acceptance criteria for used footwear (mitumba)
Prescribes code of practice for the inspection and acceptance criteria for used footwear in the country 
ICS: 61.060
TZS 1418: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipment – Soil tillage and equipment – Terminology
Includes the definitions used in the general classification, design, construction, operation and performance of tillage equipment and soil-tool relationships. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 1298: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Sharps container - specification
Specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially infectious medical waste comprised largely of devices which can readily cause physical injury, e. g scalpels, blades, hypodermic needles and syringes. 
ICS: 11.140
TZS 598: (Part 1): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Automotive engineering – Bus bodybuilding – Part 1: Terms and definitions
Revised Defines terms relating to issues of safety for the bus body building. It does not deal with measurement methods, or with the accuracy required, or with the order of magnitude of dimensions defined. 
  ICS: 43.040.60
TZS 118:2007(2nd Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the enumeration of microorganisms – Colony-count technique at 30oC
Revised Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of micro-organisms by counting the colonies growing in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30ºC. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals. 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4833:2003
TZS 454: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Cigarettes – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cigarettes. 
  ICS: 65.160 | EAS: 110:2005
TZS 1618:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textile- Disposable adult diapers- Specification
Specifies the requirements for disposable adult diapers. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 224 Part 4:1984 1984  Surface active agents – Methods for performance tests Relative detergency
Prescribes a method for determining the relative detergency of surface active agents used for the purpose of cleaning cotton and other textile fabrics. The method is also applicable to surface active agents containing optical brightening agents. 
ICS: 71.100.40
TZS 498:2010: (2nd Ed) 2010  Sodium hydroxide for industrial use – Determination of mercury content - Flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method 
Rev Specifies two methods of determination of mercury content in sodium hydroxide; the flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method and the dithizone photometric method 
  ICS: 71.060.50 | ISO: 5993: 1979
TZS 355 (Part 1): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Agricultural wheeled tractors – Rear mounted three-point linkage – Part 1: Categories 1n, 1, 2n, 2, 3n, 3, 4n and 4 
Revised Specifies the requirements of the three point linkage for the attachment of implements or equipment to the rear of agricultural wheeled tractors. 
  ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 1305: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 7010: 2003 2011  Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas 
Prescribes safety signs for the purposes of accident prevention, fire protection, health hazard information and emergency evacuation 
ICS: 01.080.10; 01.080.20 | ISO: 7010:2003
TZS 800: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Disinfectants – Glossary of terms
Defines terms used in the disinfectants industry 
ICS: 11.080.20
TZS 760 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 1- Determination of strength
Describes a method of determining the compressive and flexural strengths of cement mortar. It describes the reference procedures; it allows the use of alternative procedures only in well-defined cases provided they do not affect the results significantly as specified in clause 11. In case of a dispute, only the reference procedure in this standard is used, excluding any alternatives. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 742: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Oilseeds – Sampling
Rev Specifies methods of sampling oilseeds. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | ISO: 542: 1990
TZS 434: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Chutneys – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for chutneys 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 1236:2014 2014  Group of cheeses in brine (Feta) — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for cheeses in brine (Feta) intended for direct consumption or for further processing. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 1113:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Depots for the storage of petroleum products.
Prescribes the technical requirements relating to the design, materials, construction, testing and layout of bulk plant depots and terminals used for the storage of petroleum products and also include safety distances and specifies product storage systems, firefighting systems, plant/equipment layout and electrical systems required for such storage plants and terminals. 
ICS: 75.200
TZS 585: 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Ready to drink non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage – Specification
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for ready to drink non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.160.30
TZS 616: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Durum wheat semolina – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of semolina for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 1660:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Polyurethane (PU) coated leather — Specification
Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for polyurethane (PU) coated leather. 
ICS: 59.080.40
TZS 74: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Sulphuric acid – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, test and sampling methods for four grades of sulphuric acid, that is technical, battery (concentrated and diluted), and pure and analytical reagents 
ICS: 71.060
TZS 127: 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Microbiology – General guidance for the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Identical to)
Rev Gives general guidance for the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus present in products intended for human consumption and animal feeding stuffs 
  ICS: 07.100.01 | ISO: 8914:1990
TZS 1162: 2015- ISO 1575: 1987 2015  Tea — Determination of total ash
New Specifies a method for the determination of the total ash from tea. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1575: 1987
TZS 16 1979  Steel – Clout or slate nail – Specification
Specifies quality requirements and sampling of clout or slate nails made from mild steel round wire
| ISO: 21.060.50
TZS 10 2009  General requirements for the supply of metallurgical materials
It has been prepared with a view to unify certain clauses covering the general requirements for the supply of materials as given in Tanzania standard specifications on metals and metal products. The standard does not cover all other provisions relating to a contract, which should be separately agreed between the contracting parties. 
TZS 935: 2013- ISO 361: 1975 (3rd Ed) 2013  Basic ionizing radiation symbol
Revised Specifies the symbol to be used to signify the actual or potential presence of ionizing radiation and to identify objects devices, materials or combinations of materials which omit ionizing radiation. 
  ICS: 13.280. | ISO: 361: 1975
TZS 1452-5: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 5: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants by cell 
Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into aqueous based food simulants from one surface only of plastics, which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, by exposing the food contact surface, using a cell, to the selected food simulant at temperatures up to and including 70°C for selected test times. 
ICS: 67.250
TZS 1251: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Documentation- spine titles on books and other publications
Establishes rules for general layout (position and orientation) and use of spine tiles and corresponding text used on books, serial publications, periodicals, reports and other forms of documentation such as cases, cassettes and comparable items intended for placing on other shelves. 
ICS: 01.140.40 | ISO: 6357: 1985
TZS 521 (Part 3): 1992 (1st Ed)   Methods of high voltage testing – Part 3: Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used. 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 335:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of volumetric shrinkage
Revision Specifies two methods for the determination of the volumetric shrinkage of wood: the stereometric method and the mercury volumenometer method. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS1438:2011 (1st Ed)  ISO10983:1999 2011  Timber structures — Solid timber finger - jointing — Production requirements 
Specifies requirements for bonded finger joints and minimum requirements for the manufacture of cut, interlocking, bonded finger joints in structural timber members. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10983:1999
TZS 884:2014 2014  Pomades and solid brilliantines — Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for pomades and solid brilliantines for general use.It applies to pomades and solid brilliantines which are either vegetable oil or petroleum based but excludes oil emulsions. It does not cover liquid brilliantines 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 342:2013
TZS 837 (Part 5): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Stationary source emissions – Determination of mass concentration of nitrogen oxides: Naphthylethylenediamine photometric method
Revised Specifies a photometric method for the determination of the mass concentration of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases from ducts or chimneys. 
  ICS: 13.040.40 | ISO: 11564:1998
TZS 1391:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Refined mustard oil – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for refined mustard oil. 
ICS: 67.100.10
TZS 1533: 2012 2012  Quality management system - Guidelines for quality plans
Provide guidelines for the development, review, acceptance, application and revision of quality plans. It is applicable whether or not the organization has a management system in conformity with ISO 9001. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10005:2005
TZS 412: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Method of test for abrasion resistance of fabrics
Specifies a method of test for abrasion resistance of knitted and woven fabrics 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 14:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Steel – Plain carbon – Determination of sulphur by combustion method
Revised Covers methods for the determination of sulphur in plain carbon steel by combustion method. 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 878: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval
Lays down requirements for the design qualification and approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in moderate open air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1. 
ICS: 27.160 | EAS: 364:2005
TZS 1513: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Marble tiles and slabs – Specification 
Specifies the materials characteristics, physical requirement, sizes and finish of marble tiles and slabs. 
ICS: 91.100.99
TZS 721:2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Specification for road marking paints 
Specifies the requirements for paints, in containers, for use in marking on bituminous and concrete surfaces 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 1641:2013 2013  Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for underground mining- Wire-reinforced hydraulic types for coal mining- Specification
Specifies requirements for six types of embedded-wire hose and hose assembly of bore diameter from 5 mm to 51 mm for use with common hydraulic fluids such as mineral oils, soluble oils, oil and water emulsions, aqueous glycol solution and water at temperatures ranging from -40oC to +100 o C for types 1 to 5 and from -40o C to +121 o C for type 6. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 6805:1994
TZS 672: 2012 (4th Ed) 2012  Automotive gasoline (premium motor spirit) – Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit, PMS 
  ICS: 75.160.
TZS 1231 (Part 1): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Motor cycles for general use – Part 1: Specification for two wheeled motorcycles
Specifies the safety related performance characteristics of the two wheeled motor cycles. It covers the mopeds as motor cycles without considering. 
ICS: 43.140
TZS 559: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Palm Olein – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for crude palm olein; neutralized/refined and bleached palm olein; neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein which must have been obtained from a one stage fractionation process; including neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein obtained from a one stage fractionation and finally in the process, refractionated and filtered (double fractionated). 
  ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 217: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Gaseous oxygen (technical grade) – Specification
Prescribes requirements and method of sampling and test for gaseous oxygen (technical grade) intended for industrial use. 
ICS: 71.060.01
TZS 1419 (Part 2): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions – Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods 
Specifies safety requirements and test methods for plastic chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It does not apply to computer related and special purpose workstations, e.g. offices, laboratories, ranked seating, workshops, and spaces for design and technology 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 654 (Part 2): 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Soil test methods – Classification – Part 2 – Determination of Atterberg limits
Specifies method for laboratory determination of liquid limit, plastic limit and derivation of plasticity and liquidity indices, which are commonly known as Atterberg limits of the air-dried soil. These methods may also be used on a sample of soil in its natural state. 
ICS: 13.080.20
TZS 1518 (Part 4): 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring
Specifies the particular specification for light polyvinyl chloride sheathed cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-4:2008
TZS 507: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Sodium bicarbonate – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for sodium bicarbonate 
ICS: 71.040.50
TZS 322: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Textiles – Cotton fibres – Determination of length (span length) and uniformity index
Specifies a method of test for the determination of the length usually referred to as ‘span length’ and uniformity index of cotton fibres by scanning test beard in an optical device. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 15 2009  Steel – Determination of phosphorus by alkali metric method
Rev Describes a method for determination of phosphorus in plain carbon steel and alloy steels containing neither titanium nor zirconium. 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 294 1989  Building drawings – Scales
Specifies recommended scales and building designation for use on building drawings 
ICS: 01.100.30
TZS 586: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Lime (quick lime and hydrated) - Chemical industries – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements for quality quicklime and hydrated lime of various grades. 
ICS: 71.100.35
TZS 320:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Textiles – Absorbent cotton wool for medical use – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the requirements of absorbent cotton wool for medical use. 
  ICS: 59.080
TZS 931: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Protection against ionizing radiation – Limits for occupational exposure
Aims at protecting workers, whose practices expose them to ionizing radiation, namely; gamma and X rays, alpha, beta and other particles that can induce ionization.
ICS: 13.280.
TZS 990: 2009 2009  Solid fertilizers – Determination of moisture content
Describes the methods for the determination of moisture content in solid fertilizers 
ICS: 29.220.20
TZS 310: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Textiles – Method for determination of trash content of cotton and trash and lint content of waste by means of mechanical pneumatic machines
Specifies the method for determining both the trash content of raw cotton taken from bales, laps, silvers, flat strips, cylinder strips, camber waste, the lint and trash content of wastes such as opener droppings and card taken in droppings by means of Shirley Analyzer. 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 657: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Glossary of terms used in timber industry
Covers definition of terms used in the timber industry 
ICS: 01.040.79
TZS 609: 2015- ISO 1063: 1974 2015  Surface active agents — Determination of stability in hard water
New Specifies a method for assessing the stability in hard water of surface active agents which are readily soluble at ambient temperatures or slightly higher temperatures 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 1063:1974
TZS 1440: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 22389-1: 2010 2011  Timber structures — Bending strength of I-beams - Part 1: Testing, evaluation and characterization 
the requirements for prefabricated wood-based I-beams used as structural members in bending applications. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 22389-1: 2010
TZS 341:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate tensile stress parallel to grain 
Revised Specifies a method for determining the ultimate tensile stress of wood parallel to the grain. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 1419 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions. 
Specifies functional dimensions and markings for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes fixed height and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 1118:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Environmental management – Environmental performance evaluation- Guidelines 
Gives guidance on the design and use of environmental performance evaluation within an organization. It is applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size, location and complexity. 
ICS: 13.020.10 | ISO: 14031:1999
TZS 454: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Cigarettes – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cigarettes. 
  ICS: 65.160 | EAS: 110:2005
TZS 70: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Coloured chalks, moulded – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods of coloured moulded chalks intended primarily for writing on boards with smooth surface 
ICS: 97.180
TZS 302:1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Textile – Determination of yarn strength parameters of spun yarn
Prescribes methods for determination of yarn strength parameters of yarns spun on cotton system using cotton count and Tex system. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 100: 2015- EAS 16: 2010 (4th ed) 2015  Plantation white sugar – Specification 
Revision Specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and testing for plantation or mil white sugar intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.180.10 | EAS: 16:2010
TZS 1592-2:2013 2013  Motorcycle tyre and rims (Code- designated series)- Part 2: Tyre load ratings
Specifies the load ratings for an inch code-designated series of tyres for motorcycles. 
ICS: 43.140 | ISO: 4249-2:1990
TZS 1425: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Textile - Sewing threads Specification - Sewing threads made wholly or party from synthetic fibres
Specifies minimum requirements for industrial and domestic sewing thread containing synthetic material. It deals with industrial and domestic sewing threads made from different substratesand a combination of various substrates:
Continuous filament polyester, staple fibre polyester, airjet textured polyester, false twist textured polyester, continuous filament nylon 6.6, staple fibre and Continuous filament aramid, false twist textured nylon 6.6, polyester and cotton core spun (Continuous filament polyester core, cotton sheath), polyester and polyester core spun (Continuous filament polyester core, staple spun polyester sheath)
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 353: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Galvanized corrugated iron sheets – Specification 
Revised Specifies the materials, profiles and dimensions of hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets. 
  ICS: 77.140. 01
TZS 1214: 2016 (1st ed) 2016  Camembert cheese — Specification
New Specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for camembert cheese intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 1422: 2011 2011  Textiles-Woven, non woven, knitted and lace household curtain and drapery fabrics –Specifications
Covers a wide range of curtaining and drapery fabric materials produced from natural and synthetic fibres with the exception of steel and glass fibres 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 1082: 2015(1st Ed) 2015  Dried banana — Specification
New prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for dried banana from Musa spp. of the family Musaceae intended for direct human consumption or for other use in the food industry. 
  ICS: 67.080
TZS 700: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Guide for the inclusion of environmental aspects in product standards 
Covers the consideration of environmental impacts in product standards 
ICS: 13.020.10 | ISO: 64: 1997
TZS 118:2007(2nd Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the enumeration of microorganisms – Colony-count technique at 30oC
Revised Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of micro-organisms by counting the colonies growing in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30ºC. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals. 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4833:2003
TZS 399: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Compound pig feeds – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for compounded pig feeds 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 421:1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Ball point pen refills – Specification
Prescribes the requirements for ball point pen refills made entirely from metal and plastic materials 
ICS: 97.180.00
TZS 159: 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Fertilizers – Methods of sampling
Rev Prescribes the methods of drawing samples from bags as well as from wagons, truck loads or from flowing streams and from transfer belts. It is intended to provide guidance in taking representative samples of fertilizers for analysis 
  ICS: 65.080.
TZS 1589:2013 2013  Societal security- Business continuity management systems- Requirements
Specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22301:2012
TZS 85:1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper tapes – Gummed – Specification
Covers gummed paper tapes made by coating uniformly one side of Kraft paper with a water-soluble adhesive composition. Prescribes requirements for raw materials, dimensions, adhesion, performance and bust factor 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 304:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Pineapple juice – Specification 
Revision Prescribes requirements and method of sampling and test for pineapple juice. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 476: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber – Preparation of test pieces for chemical test
Specifies methods of preparing samples from vulcanized rubber for use in chemical test. 
ICS: 83.060.00 | ISO: 4661 – 2: 1987
TZS 1614:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Hot-rolled steel bars — Part 3: Dimensions of flat bars
Specifies dimensions of metric series hot- rolled steel round bars 
ICS: 25.100.70 | ISO: 1035-3:1980
TZS 1153: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Green Coffee – Determination of proportion of insect- damaged beans 
Describes the types of damage caused by insects to green coffee beans and specifies a method for the determination of the proportion of insect- damaged beans in a lot of green coffee together with the statistical use of the result obtained for technical, commercial and arbitration purposes. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6667: 1985
TZS 629: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Class 0.5, 1 and 2 alternating current watt-hour meter – Specification
It applies to induction type watt-hour meters of accuracy classes 0.5, 1 and 2, for the measurement of alternating current electrical active energy of a frequency in the range of 45 Hz to 65 Hz and applies to their type set only. It also applies to assembly of meters and accessories including current transformers, when enclosed in the meter cases. 
ICS: 91.140.50
TZS 122: 2007 (3rd ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the detection of salmonella spp 
Revised Specifies a horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella including Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratuphi 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 6579:2002
TZS 614: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Junction boxes for use in electrical installations with rated voltages not exceeding 250V – Specificati
Specifies requirements of junction boxes of surface or flush mounting types for use in fixed wiring installation in a.c. and d.c. circuits where the rated voltage do not exceed 250V and where the conductors are not subject to mechanical tension in normal use. 
ICS: 29.120.30
TZS 1093-8:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles- Part 8: Determination of liner thermal expansion
Defines a test method for determining the coefficient of liner thermal expansion of ceramic tiles 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-8: 1994
TZS 1320:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6571:2008 2010  Spice, condiments and herbs - Determination of volatile oil content (hydrodistillation method)
Specifies a method for the determination of the volatile oil content of spices, condiments and herbs. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6571:2008
TZS 387: 1989 1989  Timber – Grading of coniferous sawn timber (cypress and pine)
Specifies the method of grading coniferous sawn timber (cypress and pine) namely visual stress grading. It defines some important terms of timber. The timber to be graded should be at a moisture content not more than 22% 
ICS: 01.040.79
TZS 269: 1986 (1st Ed) 1986  General method for estimation of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in food and foodstuffs
Specifies method for estimation of Vitamin C in food and foodstuffs 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 142-3: 2015 2015  Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Part 3: Welded fabric
Revised Specifies technical requirements for factory made sheets or rolls of welded fabric, manufactured from st~eel wires or bars with diameters from 4 mm to 16 mm and designed for the reinforcement of concrete structures and the ordinary reinforcement of prestressed concrete structures. 
  ICS: 77.140.15 | ISO: 6935-3: 1992
TZS 1244: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Pasteurized ulanzi Bamboo Alcoholic drink-Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for pasteurized ulanzi (bamboo alcoholic drink) 
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 1670: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Finger millet grains — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for finger millet grains of varieties (cultivars) grown from Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertner intended for human consumption.
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 758:2013
TZS 271:2014 (3rd ed) 2014  Edible palm oil – Specification 
Revision Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for palm oil 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | EAS: 301:2013
TZS 937: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Radionuclide gauges – Gauges designed for permanent installation 
Revised Its purpose is to establish the following characteristics for radionuclide gauges designed for permanent installation: a classification of the gauges and shielding devices; technical construction and performance requirements for radiation protection when using radioactive sources; control and test methods to verify the compliance of the gauges with those requirements; and indication to be shown on the gauges. 
  ICS: 13.280. | ISO: 7205: 1986
TZS 847: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Guidelines for emissions discharged to the air by cement factories
Revised Lists the commonly encountered pollutants in cement factories. It gives reasons behind these emissions and gives possible options of mitigation. 
  ICS: 13.040.40
TZS 530: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents
Specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms, except loose fibre, to the combined action of rubbing and of organic solvents used in spot-cleaning, i.e. localized “spotting” carried out by hand. 
ICS: 59.080.01 | ISO: 105-D02: 1987
TZS 1660:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Polyurethane (PU) coated leather — Specification
Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for polyurethane (PU) coated leather. 
ICS: 59.080.40
TZS 733: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Method of examination for Vibro cholerae in foodstuffs
Gives general method for detection of Vibro cholerae (01 and 0139) present in food products intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 100.30
TZS 668 Part 1 2001  Raw materials and products
Consists of a list of equivalent English terms in use in the petroleum industry to indicate raw materials or petroleum products, together with corresponding definitions 
ICS: 01.040.75 | ISO: 1998-1:1998
TZS 1232: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Plastic monobloc chairs- specification 
Sets out requirement for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults, but does not include chairs intended for bathroom use. It specifies minimum requirement for strength, durability and stability of the completed chair, but does not account for materials, design, construction or the process of manufacture. 
ICS: 83.140.01
TZS 527: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 139: 2014 1992  Fortified wine — Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fortified wine. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 139: 2014
TZS 5: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Preferred numbers
Specifies the preferred numbers in the four principles series, R5, R10, R20, and R40 as well as additional R 80 series intended for special applications and gives information regarding their derivations together with definitions of the terms used 
ICS: 17.020
TZS 413: 1989(1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Designation of yarns
Specifies two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1393: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 2450: 2008 2011  Cream – Determination of fat content by Gravimetric method
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of raw, processed and sour cream in which no appreciable separation or breakdown of fat, due to lipolysis, has occurred 
ICS: 67.100.99 | ISO: 2450: 2008
TZS 727 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Cement – Part 1- Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements 
Defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 757: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Knitted cotton fabrics – Specification
Specifies the requirements for knitted cotton fabric suitable for apparel purposes 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1641:2013 2013  Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for underground mining- Wire-reinforced hydraulic types for coal mining- Specification
Specifies requirements for six types of embedded-wire hose and hose assembly of bore diameter from 5 mm to 51 mm for use with common hydraulic fluids such as mineral oils, soluble oils, oil and water emulsions, aqueous glycol solution and water at temperatures ranging from -40oC to +100 o C for types 1 to 5 and from -40o C to +121 o C for type 6. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 6805:1994
TZS 987: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Fertilizer – Rock phosphate powder – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for rock phosphate fertilizers in powder form of biogenic sedimentary origin. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 464: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Rubber test mixes – Preparation, mixing and vulcanization – Equipment and procedures
Revised Specifies the equipment and procedures for the preparation, mixing and vulcanization of rubber text mixes. 
  ICS: 83.060
TZS 1484: 2012 (1st Ed)2 2012  Milk based infant formula – Determination of vitamin A content by liquid chromatographic method
Prescribes the method for the determination of Vitamin A content in milk based infant formula. The method is applicable to milk based infant formula containing more than 500 IU vitamin A per reconstituted quart (quart is equal to 1.14 litres) 
ICS: 67.020
TZS 885: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Pulp paper and board – Microbiological examination – Part 1: Total count of bacteria, yeast and mould based on disintegration 
Specifies a method for determining the total number of colony-forming units of bacteria, yeast and mould in dry market pulp, paper and paperboard after disintegration. The enumeration relates to a specific media. 
ICS: 85.040 | ISO: 8784 (Part 1):2005
TZS 658: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Test sieves – Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet – Nominal sizes of openings
Specifies the nominal sizes of openings for metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet as sieving media in test sieves 
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: ISO 565: 1990
TZS 1518 (Part 8):2016 2016  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V — Part 8: Single core, flat twin and 3-core sheathed cables for fixed wiring 
Specifies requirements and test methods for the constructions and performance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation of rated voltage 300/500 V intended for internal wiring, electric power and lighting. 
ICS: 29.060.20
TZS 1680: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Fortified sugar — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fortified brown sugars and fortified plantation (mill) white sugar intended for direct human consumption 
ICS: 67.180.10 | EAS: 770:2013
TZS 15: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009 Steel – Determination of phosphorus by alkali metric method 
Rev Describes method for the determination of phosphorus in plain carbon steel and alloy steels (containing neither titanium nor zirconium). 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 1518 (Part 5): 2012(1st Ed) 2012 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 5: Flexible cables (Cords)
Specifies particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated flexible cables (cords) of rated voltages up to and include 300/500 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-5:2008
TZS 425: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989 Wet leather and pelts – Determination of moisture
Prescribes a procedure for the rapid determination of moisture in wet leather and pelts 
ICS: 59.140.20
TZS 1429: 2012 2011 Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked Paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticum aestivum L or club wheat, Triticum compactum (Host) or a mixture thereof 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 901 (Part 2): 2006 2006 Information and documentation – Records management – Part 2 – Guidelines 
It gives an overview of the processes and factors to consider in organizations wishing to comply with TZS 901 (Part 1): 2006. It is for use by record management professionals and those charged with managing records in their organizations. 
ICS: 01.140.20 | ISO: 15489 (Part 2): 2001
TZS 222: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984 Soap – Soft – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for soft soap 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 893: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Fertilizers – Mono-ammonium phosphate and di-ammonium phosphate (MAP & DAP) – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for MAP & DAP fertilizer. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 715: 2015- EAS 229: 2001 2015 Crepe bandages — Specification
New Specifies requirements for crepe bandages used for surgical dressings 
  ICS: 59.080.030 | EAS: 229:2001
TZS 1259:2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Water quality- Determination of hydrocarbon oil index- Part 2: method using solvent extraction and gas chromatography.
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydrocarbon oil index in waters by means of gas chromatography. The method is suitable for surface water, waste water and water from sewage treatment plants and allows the determination of a hydrocarbon oil index in concentrations above 0. 1 mg/l. 
ICS: 13.060.50 | ISO: 9377-2:2000
TZS 1618:2014(1st Ed) 2014 Textile- Disposable adult diapers- Specification
Specifies the requirements for disposable adult diapers. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1567-2: 2013 (1st Ed) 2013 Determination of vitamins in flours – Part 2: Determination of Vitamin A content in flours by high performance liquid chromatography method
Prescribes a reference method for determination of vitamin A content in flours by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 744 (Part 1): 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013 Paper sacks
Rev Provides a checklist for the characteristics of paper sacks to be specified when ordering. The ordering specifications cover the description of the sack and do not deal with quantitative performance requirements 
  ICS: 55.080 | ISO: 8351 (Part 1): 1994
TZS 167: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983 Textiles – Method for determination of colour fastness to washing
Prescribes the method to determine the effect on the colour fastness of textiles washing procedure at 60oC 
ICS: 59.080.10
TZS 42: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979 Textiles – Tests for colour fastness: Assessing staining
Prescribes a method for evaluating by means of Geometric staining scale staining of undyed fabrics during colour fastness tests. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1485: 2012 (1st Ed) 2011 Infant formula – Determination of mineral content by atomic absorption spectrophotometric method
for the determination of mineral content in infant formula. The method is used in the determination of mineral content like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, sodium, and potassium. It is also applicable in determining mineral content in enteral products and pet food. 
ICS: 67.020
TZS 841 Part 8: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Requirements for silver table and decorative hollowware 
Specifies materials, performance and marking requirements for silver table and decorative hollowware intended for use at or upon the dining table. 
ICS: 67.250 | ISO: 8442-8:2000
TZS 1640:2013 2013  Plastics hoses and hose assemblies- Textile- reinforced types for hydraulic applications- Specification
Specifies requirements for three types of textile- reinforced thermoplastics hose and hose assembly of nominal size from 3, 2 to 25. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 3949:2009
TZS 1742: 2015- ISO 21067: 2007 2015  Packaging — Vocabulary
New Specifies preferred terms and definitions related to packaging and materials handling, for use in international commerce. 
  ICS: 01.040.55 | ISO: 21067: 2007
TZS 1093-2:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles - Part 2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality
Specifies methods for determining the dimensional characteristics (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity and surface flatness) and the surface quality of ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-2: 1995
T TZS 492: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Textiles – Sisal ropes – Specification
Prescribes the requirements of sisal ropes. 
ICS: 59.080.50
TZS 432-3: 2015- 2015  Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) — Part 3: Fittings
New Specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. 
  ICS: 75.200 | ISO: 4437-3:2014
TZS 848: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Methods of taking and preparing samples
Describes the equipment to be used, the methods to be followed and the provisions to comply with, in taking samples of building lime representative of given lots for testing to assess the equality of products prior to, during or after delivery. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 83: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper – Methods for sampling and test for moisture content
Prescribes methods for the determination of moisture content of paper at the time of sampling 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 353: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Galvanized corrugated iron sheets – Specification 
Revised Specifies the materials, profiles and dimensions of hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets. 
  ICS: 77.140. 01
TZS 1393: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 2450: 2008 2011  Cream – Determination of fat content by Gravimetric method
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of raw, processed and sour cream in which no appreciable separation or breakdown of fat, due to lipolysis, has occurred 
ICS: 67.100.99 | ISO: 2450: 2008
TZS 951: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal methods for sampling techniques from surfaces using contact plates and swabs 
Specifies horizontal methods for sampling techniques using contact plates or swabs on surfaces in the food industry environment, and food processing plants with a view of detecting or enumerating viable microorganisms. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 18593: 2004
TZS 634 2002  Rubber condoms – Testing for holes water leak test
Withdrawn
TZS 265 (Part 1): 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Methods of testing the strength of yarns from packages – Part 1: Determination of breaking strength and extension
Prescribes methods for the determination of the breaking strength and breaking extension of yarns from packages by means of constant-rate-of-loading machines, constant-rate-of-extension machines, and machines with constant-rate-of-traverse of driven clamp. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 972: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Limits for soil contaminants in habitat and agriculture
Set limits for soil contaminants in agriculture and habitat. 
ICS: 13.080.99
TZS 1320:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6571:2008 2010  Spice, condiments and herbs - Determination of volatile oil content (hydrodistillation method)
Specifies a method for the determination of the volatile oil content of spices, condiments and herbs. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6571:2008
TZS 1537:2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Rubber, unvulcanized - Determinations using a shearing - disc viscometer Part 1: Determination of mooney viscosity
Specifies a method, using a shearing -disc viscometer, for measuring the Mooney viscosity of uncompounded or compounded rubbers. 
ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 289-1:2005
TZS 264: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textile – Designation of the direction of twist in yarns and related products
Specifies a method of twist in textile yarns and is applicable to yarn intermediates such as slivers, slubbing, or rovings; to single yarns, plied yarns, cabled yarns; and to threads, twine, cordage and rope 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 1187 (Part 12): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 12: Pressure relief valve (PRV)
Specifies test and requirement for the pressure relieve valve (PRV), a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-12: 2000
TZS 1298: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Sharps container - specification
Specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially infectious medical waste comprised largely of devices which can readily cause physical injury, e. g scalpels, blades, hypodermic needles and syringes. 
ICS: 11.140
TZS 537: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Quick frozen prawns and shrimps — Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for quick frozen raw prawns and shrimps for human consumption. It does not apply to specialty products where prawns or shrimps only constitute a portion of the edible contents 
  ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 971: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Photovoltaic system performance monitoring – Guidelines for measurement, data exchange and analysis
Recommends procedures for the monitoring of energy-related PV systems characteristics such as inplane irradiance, array output, storage input and output and power conditioner input and output; and for the exchange and analysis of monitored data. 
ICS: 27.160 | EAS: 368: 2005
TZS 1533: 2012 2012  Quality management system - Guidelines for quality plans
Provide guidelines for the development, review, acceptance, application and revision of quality plans. It is applicable whether or not the organization has a management system in conformity with ISO 9001. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10005:2005
TZS 241(Part 3): 2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials- Rockwell hardness test- part 3: Calibration of reference blocks (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T)
Revised Specifies the method for the calibration of reference blocks to be used for the indirect verification of Rockwell hardness testing machines (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T) as specified in TZS 241(Part 2). 
  ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6508-3: 2005
TZS 1496: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-10: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 10: Determination of soluble solids
Specifies a refractometric method for the determination of the soluble solids in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-10: 2000
TZS 1163: 2015- ISO 1576: 1988 (1st ed) 2015  Tea — Determination of water-soluble ash and water-insoluble ash
New Specifies a method for the determination of the water-soluble ash and the water-insoluble ashof tea.
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1576: 1988
TZS 444: 2015- ISO 941: 1980 2015  Spices and condiments — Determination of cold water-soluble extract
New Specifies a method for the determination of cold water-soluble extract in spices and condiments. 
  | ISO: 941:1980
TZS 175:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Hexagon nuts, style 2 – Product grade A & B
Rev Gives specifications for hexagon nuts, style 2 (property classes 10 and 12), with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up to and including 36 
  ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4033: 1979
TZS 137: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments – Machine method
Describe a method for determining the dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments made from natural and man made fibers. It also specifies methods for the preparation, making and measuring of fabric specimens and garments for use in tests for determining dimensional changes. 
ICS: 59.080.30 | ISO: 675: 1979
TZS 593: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Sensory analysis – Methodology – Method of investigating sensitivity of taste
Describes a set of objective tests for familiarizing assessors with sensory analysis. 
ICS: 67.240 | ISO: 3972: 1991
TZS 795: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Corrugated glossy compound roofing materials – Specification and test methods
Specifies requirements for composition, manufacture and mechanical strength, physical and fire resistance properties of corrugated glossy compound roofing materials 
ICS: 91.100.20
TZS 1278: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fresh potato tuber (ware potato tuber) - specification
Specifies the requirement for ware potato tuber of varieties (cultivars) grown from (Solanumtuberosum) and its hybrids to be supplied fresh and either packaged or loose for human consumption. It does not cover the requirement for potato tubers intended for industrial processing or as seed potato tuber. 
ICS: 67.080.2 | EAS: 748: 2010
TZS 185: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Milk and milk products – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for liquid, condensed and dried milk, cheese, ice cream and butter 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 719: 2015- EAS 253-1: 2001 2015  Code of practice for grading of textile materials — Part 1: Fabrics
New Specifies requirements for grading of textile fabrics.
  ICS: 61.020 | EAS: 253-1:2001
TZS 1163: 2015- ISO 1576: 1988 (1st ed) 2015  Tea — Determination of water-soluble ash and water-insoluble ash
New Specifies a method for the determination of the water-soluble ash and the water-insoluble ashof tea.
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1576: 1988
TZS 480: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Coffee and coffee products- determination of the caffeine content using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)- Reference method
Revised Specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of the coffee content of green coffee, roasted coffee, soluble coffee, regular and decaffeinated and mixed instant coffee products (e. g coffee/ chicory mix) 
  ICS: 67.140 | ISO: 20481:2008
TZS 301: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Pesticides manual
Prescribes permissible agricultural pesticides, their technical characteristics and general requirements for safe handling of the products as certified by Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (TPRI). 
ICS: 65.100.01
TZS 585: 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Ready to drink non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage – Specification
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for ready to drink non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.160.30
TZS 1588:2013 2013  Societal security –Emergency management- Requirements for incident response
Specifies minimum requirements for effective incident response and provide the basics for command and control, operational information, coordination and cooperation within an incident response organizations. It includes command and control organization structures and procedures, decision support, traceability, information management and interoperability. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22320:2011
TZS 1690:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Holomo cheese — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for holomo cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 847: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Guidelines for emissions discharged to the air by cement factories
Revised Lists the commonly encountered pollutants in cement factories. It gives reasons behind these emissions and gives possible options of mitigation. 
  ICS: 13.040.40
O&M 5 Special Methodological document for processing of draft Tanzania Standards for approval by Executive Council
Gives procedure for processing of draft Tanzania Standards for approval by the Executive Council with a view to reducing the overall time required for formal consideration of draft Tanzania Standards during the meetings of the Executive Council. 
TZS 67:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Correspondence envelopes – Designation and sizes 
Revision Specifies the designations and the sizes of correspondence envelopes intended for postal purposes. 
  ICS: 55.O80. | ISO: 269:1985
TZS 970: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Crystalline silicon photovoltaic array-on-site measurement of l-V characteristics 
Describes procedures for on-site measurement of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) array characteristics and for extrapolating these data to standard. 
ICS: 27. 160 | EAS: 369: 2005
TZS 1332:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3596: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fat and oils – Determination of unsaponifiable mater – Method using diethyl ether extraction
Specifies a method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3596:2000
TZS 76:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  General method for determination of arsenic silver diethyldithiocarmate photometric method
Revision Specifies a general method for photometric determination of arsenic, using diethyldothiocarbamate. It is applicable to the determination of quantities of arsenic (As), contained either in all the test solution or in the aliquot portion taken for the determination, of between 1 and 20 µg. 
  ICS: 71.040.40 | ISO: 2590:1973
TZS 790   Hand pumps
TZS 1008: 2015- EAS 145: 2014 2015 Gin — Specification
New Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for gin. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 145:2014
TZS 2: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984 Chama cha Mapinduzi flag – Specification
Gives in detail the requirements on design, construction, and sizes of Chama Cha Mapinduzi flag of Tanzania, made of mill spun and loom woven cotton bunting 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1430: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011 Tea Masala - Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for tea masala which is used as a flavouring material in the preparation of tea. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 962: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007 Native starch – Determination of starch content – Ewers polarimetric method
Specifies a polarimetric method for the determination of the starch content of native starch, with the exception of starch with high amylose content. 
ICS: 67.040 | ISO: 10520: 1997
TZS 748-2: 2009 2009 Paper and board – Determination of tensile properties – Part 2: Constant rate of elongation method 
Specifies a method of measuring the tensile strength, stretch at break and tensile energy absorption of paper and board using a test instrument operating at a constant rate of elongation. It also specifies methods for calculating the tensile index, the tensile energy absorption index and the modulus of elasticity. 
ICS: 85.060 | ISO: 1924-2:1994
TZS 1541: 2012 2012 Rubber, raw natural and raw synthetic- Sampling and further preparative procedures
Specifies a method for the sampling of raw rubber in bales, blocks or packages and further procedures carried out on the samples to prepare test samples for chemical and physical tests. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 1795:2007
TZS 297 1989 Building drawings – Representation of areas, sections and views – General principles
Establishes general rules for representation of areas, sections and views on buildings and civil engineering drawings 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4069:1977
TZS 1454:2011 (1st Ed) ISO 10012:2003 2011 Measurement management systems - Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment
Specifies generic requirements and provides guidance for the management of measurement processes and metrological confirmation of measuring equipment used to support and demonstrate compliance with metrological requirements. It specifies the quality management requirements of a measurement management system that can be used by an organization performing measurements as part of the overall management system, and to ensure metrological requirements are met. 
ICS: 03.120.10; 17.020 | ISO: 10012:2003
TZS 218: 1984 (1st Ed 1984 Gaseous nitrogen (technical grade) – Specification
Prescribes the requirement and methods of sampling and test for gaseous nitrogen (technical grade). 
ICS: : 71.060.01
TZS 15:2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Steel- Determination of phosphorus by alkalimetric method
Rev Describes method for the determination of phosphorus in plan carbon stell and alloy steels (containing neigher titanium nor zirconium) 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 497 1999 Determination of silica content in sodium hydroxide
Outlines the method of determination of silica content in sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.50
TZS 1536: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Spices and condiments - Cumin specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fruitsof cumin (CuminumcyminumL) 
TZS 584: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003 Wafers – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for wafers. 
ICS: 67.230
TZS 1530: 2012 (1st Ed)   Rubber - Determination of ash
Specifies two methods for the determination of ash from raw rubbers, compounded rubbers and vulcanizates. The methods are applicable to raw, compounded or vulcanized rubbers of the M, N, O, R and U families described in ISO 1629 
ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 247: 2006
TZS 274 Part 3:2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test – Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks
Revision Specifies a method for the calibration of reference blocks to be used for the indirect verification of Vickers hardness testing machines. 
  ICS: 77.040 | ISO: 6507-3:2005
TZS 973: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Soil quality – Gas chromatographic determination of the content of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons, naphthalene and volatile halogenated hydrocarbons – Purge-and-trap method with thermal desorption ethod with thermal desorption
Specifies a method for quantitative gas-chromatographic determination of volatile hydrocarbons, naphthalene and volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in soil. 
ICS: 13.080.99 | ISO: 15009: 2002
TZS 667: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Motor vehicles brake fluids — Specification
Rev Specifies the characteristics, methods of test and packing of automotive brake fluids of the non-petroleum type and silicone type for use in the hydraulic braking systems and clutches of motor vehicles. 
  ICS: 75.20
TZS 1394: 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 5544: 2008 2011  Caseins -Determination of “fixed ash” 
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the “fixed ash” of caseins, as a percentage by mass, obtained by acid precipitation or lactic fermentation, of ammonium caseinates, of their mixtures with rennet casein and with caseinates, and of caseins of unknown type.
ICS: 67.100.99 | ISO: 5544: 2008
TZS 1134: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Hair oil- specification
Prescribes the requirement for hair oils and other oil- based cosmetic preparation sold the hair like tonics and hair oil concentrates. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 306:2009(2nd Ed) 2009  Dairy ices and dairy ice creams – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and sampling and methods of test for dairy ices and dairy ice cream 
  ICS: 67.100.10 | EAS: 70:2007
TZS 1149: 2010 2010  Green and roasted coffee- Determination of free-flow bulk density of whole beans (Routine method)
Specifies a method for the determination of the bulk density of whole green or roasted coffee beans under free-flow conditions from one container to another. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6669:1995
TZS 1585:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Specification for road humps and rumbles strips
Specifies the requirements for design and construction of road humps and rumble strips, intended for use in speed control on paved roads and highways. 
ICS: 93.080.20
TZS 655: 2001 2001  Timber – Method of testing connector joints
Specifies the method of evaluating the strength and rigidity of timber joints fastened with metal connectors, which also require bolts to form the joint. 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 802: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant – Specification
Covers formulations based on quaternary ammonium compounds in liquid or powder form for disinfecting inanimate spaces. It is intended primarily for destruction of pathogens on floors, walls and other hard surfaces. 
ICS: 11.080.20
TZS 1443: 2011 ISO 8213:1986 2011  Chemical Products for Industrial use-Sampling techniques-Solid chemical products in the form of particles varying from powders to coarse lumps 
Describes the general techniques of taking and preparing samples with a view to the assessment of a solid chemical product lot, for use in conjunction with a previously established sampling plan. Is applicable to solid chemical products, in particulate form, ranging from powders to coarse lumps with a maximum size of 100mm, and consigned in containers (of for example 25, 50 or 100kg) or in bulk 
ICS: 71.100.01 | ISO: 8213:1986
TZS 220:2014 (2nd ed) 2014  Liquid soap — Specification
Revision Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for liquid soap for general purposes. It does not cover shampoos and products intended for specific purposes, such as those for industrial and surgical uses. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 790:2013
TZS 1419 (Part 2): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions – Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods 
Specifies safety requirements and test methods for plastic chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It does not apply to computer related and special purpose workstations, e.g. offices, laboratories, ranked seating, workshops, and spaces for design and technology 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 1514: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Food products – Determination of melamine in liquid and powder milk by HPLC-UV Method
Prescribes procedures for the extraction and determination of Melamine in liquid (fresh milk, UHT milk and condensed milk) and powder milk by HPLC-UV Method. 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 375: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Classification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines
Classifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines. It also defines the requirements with which protective enclosure shall comply 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 986: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Instruments for measuring vehicle exhaust emissions – Metrological and technical requirements; Metrological control and performance tests 
Specifies the metrological and technical requirements and tests for measuring instruments that serve to determine the volume fractions of certain components of the exhaust gases emanating from motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.040.99 | ISO: 3930: 2000
TZS 774: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014 Labeling of cosmetic products – General requirements 
Rev Specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products 
  ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 147: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009 Steel pipes – Hot – Dip zinc coating – Specification
Rev Covers the requirements for zinc coating applied by hot - dip galvanizing on steel tubes covered in TZS 152 
  ICS: 77.140.75
TZS 817: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004 Packaging – Glass beer bottles- Specification
Specifies the design and dimensions, neck finish, capacity, internal pressure resistance, verticality, thermal shock resistance and markings for amber glass bottles for beer of 520ml brimful capacity intended for multi-trip use. 
ICS: 55.100.00
TZS 1060: 2008 2008 Continuous hot-dip aluminum/zinc-coated steel sheet of commercial, drawing and structural qualities
Specifies the characteristics of steel of commercial, drawing and structural qualities coated by a continuous hot-dip aluminum/zinc alloy coating process. 
ICS: 77.140.15 | ISO: 9364:2001
TZS 265 (Part 1): 1985 (1st Ed) 1985 Textiles – Methods of testing the strength of yarns from packages – Part 1: Determination of breaking strength and extension
Prescribes methods for the determination of the breaking strength and breaking extension of yarns from packages by means of constant-rate-of-loading machines, constant-rate-of-extension machines, and machines with constant-rate-of-traverse of driven clamp. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 1099: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Automotive biodiesel fuel- Specification
Specifies requirements and test methods for pure biodiesel (B100) used as automotive diesel fuel for diesel engines at 100% concentration. 
ICS: 75.160.20
TZS 657: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011 Glossary of terms used in timber industry
Covers definition of terms used in the timber industry 
ICS: 01.040.79
TZS 135: 1983 1983 Hard boiled sugar confectionery – Specification
Covers the requirements and specifications for hard -boiled sugar confectionery 
ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 1650:2014(1st Ed) 2014 Instant hand sanitizers — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of test for alcohol based instant hand sanitizers. The standard does not cover non-alcohol based hand sanitizers.
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 789:2013
TZS 1490: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-4: 2000 2012 Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and method of test – Part 4: Determination of mineral impurities content
Specifies a method for the determination of the mineral impurities content (impurities generally originating from the soil) of fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-4: 2000
TZS 1685:2014(1st Ed) EAS 134:2013 2014 Cold rolled steel section-Specification 
Specifies the dimensions and sectional properties of cold rolled steel sections of thickness up to 8 mm for use in structural applications. The section are listed in Tables 4 to 12 
ICS: 77.140.01 | EAS: 134:2013
TZS 1093-1:2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Ceramic tiles-Part 1: Sampling and basis for acceptance
Specifies rules for batching, sampling, inspection and acceptance/rejection of ceramic tiles 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-1:1995
TZS 760 Part 21:  2004 (1st Ed)   Method of testing cement – Part 21 – Determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and alkali content of cement
Lays down the methods for the determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and alkali content of cement. The standard describes methods and, in certain cases, an alternative method which can be considered as giving equivalent results. If other methods are used, their results shall be shown to be equivalent to the results given by the reference methods 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 521 Part 1 1992 General definitions and test requirements
Defines general terms and requirements regarding test objects and test procedures. 
ICS: 29.020.00
TZS 1325: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3657: 2002 2010  Animal and Vegetable fats and oils - Determination of specification value
Specifies a method for the determination of the saponification value of animal and
vegetable fats and oils. The saponification value is a measure of the free and esterified acids present in fats and fatty acids. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3657:2002
TZS 714: 2015- ISO 6839: 1982 2015  Anionic surface active agents — Determination of solubility in water
New Specifies a method of establishing the curve representing the solubility of an anionic surface active agent in water as a function of temperature and consequently of allowing evaluation of its solubility at a given temperature 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 6839:1982
TZS 131: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuff: General guidance for enumeration of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count technique at 25oC
Rev General guidance for enumerative of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count Technique at 25oC It gives general guidance for the enumeration of viable yeasts and moulds in products intended for human consumption or animal feeding stuffs by means of colony count at 25oC 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: ISO 7954:1987
TZS 1304: 2011 (1st Ed0 ISO 6309: 1987 2011  Fire protection - Safety signs
Specifies safety signs for use in the field of fire protection and fire-fighting. 
ICS: 13.220.20 | ISO: 6309: 1987
TZS 1659:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textiles — Reusable sanitary towels — Specification
Prescribes the requirements for reusable sanitary towels for external use 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 559: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Palm Olein – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for crude palm olein; neutralized/refined and bleached palm olein; neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein which must have been obtained from a one stage fractionation process; including neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein obtained from a one stage fractionation and finally in the process, refractionated and filtered (double fractionated). 
  ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 993 (Part 3): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use – Part 3 – Auto-disable syringes for fixed-dose immunization 
Specifies the properties and performance of sterile single-use hypodermic syringes with or without needle, made of plastic materials and stainless steel and intended for the aspiration of vaccines or for the injection of vaccines immediately after filling. 
ICS: 11.040.20 | ISO: 7886 (Part 3): 2005
TZS 1419 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions. 
Specifies functional dimensions and markings for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes fixed height and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 1525: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Environmental labels and declarations - Type I environmental labeling - Principle and procedure
Establishes the principles and procedures for developing Type I environmental labelling programmes, including the selection of product categories, product environmental criteria and product function characteristics; and for assessing and demonstrating compliance. This Standard also establishes the certification procedures for awarding the label. 
ICS: 13.020.50 | ISO: 14024: 1999
TZS 840: 2015 2015  Skin powder — Specification
New Prescribes the requirements, sampling and test method for skin powders. It does not cover skin powder for infants, for which a separate standard is applied to that product. 
  ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 129: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Meat and meat products – Microbiological examination – Sampling
Gives general instructions and specifies the procedures to be followed in taking primary samples from meat and meat products. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1539: 2012 2012  Rubber, raw natural- Determination of dirt content
Specifies a method for the determination of the dirt content of raw natural rubber. It is not applicable to dirt present as surface contamination. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 249: 1995
TZS 663:2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Textiles – Cotton woven canvas materials – Specification
Revised Describes the constructional details and other particulars of six types of cotton woven canvas materials meant for shoe uppers, normal canvas materials, luggage and mail bags, PVC coating or laminating materials, heavy duty canvas materials whether bleached, dyed, printed striped or checked 
  ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 186: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Fresh fish – Handling and processing – Code of hygiene
This code applies to handling and processing of fresh fish at large scale for commercial purpose. 
ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 1679: 2014- 2014  Hot-rolled, heavy-thickness carbon steel sheets, coils and strips — Specification
It specifies requirements for hot-rolled, heavy-thickness carbon steel sheets, coils and strips of commercial quality, drawing quality special killed, and structural quality. 
ICS: 77.140.20 | EAS: 108: 2014
TZS 407: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Tungsten filament lamps for general lighting service – Specification
Specifies requirements for the safety, interchangeability and performance of tungsten filament (incandescent) lamps for general lighting purposes 
ICS: 29.140.30
TZS 762: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Metallic materials – Calibration of force-proving instruments used for the verification of uniaxial testing machines 
Covers the calibration of force-proving instruments used for the static verification of uniaxial testing machines (e.g. tension/compression testing machines) and describes a procedure for classifying these instruments.
ICS: 77.040.10
TZS 598: (Part 3): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Automotive engineering – Bus bodybuilding – Part 3: Code of practice for bus body building
Revised Gives guidelines for body building. It specifies seat arrangement, required seat dimensions, external dimensions of buses and several aspects regarding safety. It specifies material used for windows and windscreen. It also specifies the classes of buses based on comfortability but does not give details of design in terms of construction or mechanical condition. 
  ICS: 43.040.60
TZS 516: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Vibration test at fixed low frequency
Revised Specifies a method for carrying out vibration test on complete, filled transport packages of unit loads using sinusoidal excitation at fixed frequency 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 34 (Part 3):1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Animal feeds and feeding stuffs – Part 3: Microbiological test methods
Prescribes the microbiological methods for testing animal feeds and feeding stuffs. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 875: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Dry beans — Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.) intended for human consumption 
  ICS: 67.060. | EAS: 46:2013
TZS 1059: 2008 2008  Continuous hot-dip zinc-coated carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
Applies to carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities coated by the continuous hot-dip zinc-coating process. Zinc coated sheet is produced in thickness from 0.25 mm to 5mm inclusive after coating, and in widths of 600 mm and over coils and cut lengths. Zinc-coated sheet less than 600mm wide, slit from wide sheet, will be considered as sheet. 
ICS: 77.140.50 | ISO: 3575:2005
TZS 1474: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 54:1999 2012  Burnt building bricks – Specification
Specifies building bricks of burnt clay, shale or brick earth for use in buildings for decoratives, structural and non-structural purposes. It also specifies sampling and testing methods. 
ICS: 91.100.10; | EAS: 54:1999
TZS 272:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Hardened vegetable fats – Specification 
Revision Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for hardened vegetable fats. 
  ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 1114: 2015 2015  Road tank vehicles for the transportation of dangerous petroleum products
Revised Specifies the requirement for road tank vehicles intended for use on public roads for the transportation of dangerous petroleum products under the classification of flammable liquids such as petrol or gasoline, diesel or gasoil, jet oil, kerosene, furnace oil and lubricants. 
  ICS: 75.200
TZS 1475: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticumaestivum L or club wheat, Triticumcompactum (Host) or a mixture thereof. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 1350: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - insulated containers for domestic use - Specification for insulated bags and boxes
Specifies the requirement for portable domestic food and / or drinks insulated containers such as boxes, chests and bags, intended to contain generally wrapped or packed food and/ or dinks in their own container. It does not apply to insulated bags designed specifically for short term storage and transportation of frozen food, containers fitted when a device for production or removal a heat containers for industrials or catering uses, or insulated flask and jugs. 
ICS: 55.160
TZS 640: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes – Specification
Specifies requirements for the chemical compositions, mechanical properties and other characteristics for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots intended to be re-melted for production of castings and aluminium and aluminium alloy castings. 
ICS: 77.120.10
TZS 1187 (Part 9): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 9: Pressure regulator
Specifies test and requirements for the pressure regulator, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles.. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-9: 2001
TZS 972: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Limits for soil contaminants in habitat and agriculture
Set limits for soil contaminants in agriculture and habitat. 
ICS: 13.080.99
TZS 647: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Engine oils – Minimum performance – Specification
Revised Specifies the minimum requirements for engine oils for light-duty and heavy-duty internal combustion engines used under a variety of operating conditions in automobiles, trucks, vans, buses and off-highway farm, industrial and construction equipment. 
  ICS: 75.100
TZS 687: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Masonry – Vocabulary
Defines terms used in the structural design of un-reinforced masonry 
ICS: 01.040.91 | ISO: 9652-5:1999
TZS 1796-3: 2015- EAS 93-3: 2000 2015  Preservation of raw hides and skins — Code of practice — Part 3: Pickling
New Apply to raw lamb, sheep, kid and goat skins to be preserved by pickling and intended for tanning 
  ICS: 59.140 | EAS: 93-3: 2000
TZS 727 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Cement – Part 1- Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements 
Defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 810: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Test method for determination of sulphated ash from lubricating oil and additives
Covers the method for determination of sulphated ash from unused lubricating oils containing additives and additive concentrates used in compounding. 
ICS: 75.100.
TZS 694: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Size designation of clothes – Men’s and boy’s outwear garment 
Establishes a system of designating the sizes of men’s and boys’ outwear garments (including knitwear and swimwear). 
ICS: 61.020. | ISO: 3636: 1977
TZS 331: 1987(1st Ed) 1987  Cereals – Milled products – Method of test
Prescribes methods of test for milled cereal products 
ICS: 67. 060
TZS 1332:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3596: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fat and oils – Determination of unsaponifiable mater – Method using diethyl ether extraction
Specifies a method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3596:2000
TZS 20: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Woven fabrics – Determination of the number of threads per unit length
Describes three procedures for the determination of the number of warp threads (ends) per centimetre and the number of weft threads (picks) per centimetre in woven fabrics as follows: 
Method A – Determination by dissection
Method B – Determination by traversing thread counter and 
Method C – Determination by counting glass. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 225: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Powders – Scouring – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for scouring powders 
ICS: 71.100.40
TZS 922: 2006(1st Ed) 2006  Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Polyethylene (PE) 
Specifies the requirements for polyethylene (PE) pipes, fitting and piping systems intended for use for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for the conveyance of soil and waste discharge of domestic and industrial origin, as surface water. 
ICS: 23.040.20 | ISO: 8772: 2006
TZS 584: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Wafers – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for wafers. 
ICS: 67.230
TZS 198: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of chromium as chromic oxide
Prescribes a procedure for the determination of chromium as chromic oxide. It is applicable to all types of leather containing chromium salts. 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 350: 2015- ISO 6078: 1982 (2nd ed) 2015  Black tea — Vocabulary
Revised Provides a list of terms and definitions, applicable to the techniques for processing and assessing black tea for commerce. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 6078: 1982
TZS 1416: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipments – disc plough – Specification.
Specifies the requirements for disc plough used for four-wheel tractor 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 628: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Cycles rubber tubes for tricycles and bicycles – Specification
Covers the dimensions and other requirements for cycle rubber tubes intended for use with tyres prescribed in TZS 627: 2003 (see clause 2). The tubes shall be manufactured from natural or synthetic rubber or mixture of both, suitable compound and vulcanized. 
ICS: 83.160.10
TZS 316: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Shampoo, soap based – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for shampoo based on soap. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 643: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Petroleum products – Determination of oxidation stability of gasoline Induction period method 
Specifies a method for determination of stability of aviation and motor gasoline in their finished form only, under accelerated oxidation conditions, by measuring the induction period to breakpoint in a pressure bomb apparatus. 
ICS: 77.120.10 | ISO: 7536: 1994
TZS 222: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Soap – Soft – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for soft soap 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1230: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles - Specification for mosquito nets -Part 1: Net from100% polyester yarn
Prescribes the requirements of two types of mosquito net namely rectangular mosquito nets and circular shaped mosquito nets. These may be bleached or dyed as specified in the contract or order. 
ICS: 97.160
TZS 837 (Part 6): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Stationary source emissions – Determination of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxygen – Performance characteristics and calibration of automated measuring systems
Revised Specifies the principles, the essential performance characteristics and the calibration of automated systems for measuring carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and oxygen in the flues of stationary sources. 
  ICS: 13.040.40 | ISO: 12039:2001
TZS 152: 2015(2nd Ed) 2015  Steel tubes — Mild steel tubes and sockets screwed — Specification
Rev Covers the requirements for butt welded and seamless, screwed and socketed and plain end mild steel tubes. 
  ICS: 77.140.75
TZS 1796-2: 2015- EAS 93-2: 2000 2015  Preservation of raw hides and skins — Code of practice — Part 2: Air-drying
New Apply to raw hides and skins to be preserved by air-drying and intended for tanning 
  ICS: 59.140 | EAS: 93-2:2000
TZS 185: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Milk and milk products – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for liquid, condensed and dried milk, cheese, ice cream and butter 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1640:2013 2013  Plastics hoses and hose assemblies- Textile- reinforced types for hydraulic applications- Specification
Specifies requirements for three types of textile- reinforced thermoplastics hose and hose assembly of nominal size from 3, 2 to 25. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 3949:2009
TZS 1673: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Dry split peas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry split peas of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pisum sativum L. and Pisum sativum var. arvense (L.) Poir. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 761:2013
TZS 1592-2:2013 2013  Motorcycle tyre and rims (Code- designated series)- Part 2: Tyre load ratings
Specifies the load ratings for an inch code-designated series of tyres for motorcycles. 
ICS: 43.140 | ISO: 4249-2:1990
TZS 1093-14: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles – Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to stains of the proper surface of ceramic tiles 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-14: 1995
TZS 897: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for woven fabrics used for suits, jackets, slacks, trousers and skirts
Specifies technical requirements for three types of weaves used in the manufacture of fabrics intended for making up of suits, jackets, slacks, trousers and skirts 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1442 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Soil shear test Part 1 - Direct shear stress 
Specifies laboratory test methods to establish the effective shear strength parameter for soils within the scope of the geotechnical investigations. 
ICS: 13.080.20
TZS 1442 2010  Performance requirements for motor vehicle frontal protection systems intended for game touring and hunting.
Sets out requirements for all types of vehicle frontal protection systems and specifies the road user protection criterion. This standard also require that motor vehicles fitted with a frontal protection system to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of this country. 
ICS: 43.060.99
TZS 199 1984  Leather – Determination of ph and difference figure of an aqueous extract
Prescribes a procedure for the determination of pH and difference figure of an aqueous extract for all types of leather in all stages of dressing 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 1678: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Textured soya protein products — Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for textured soya protein products intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 802:2013
TZS 626: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Raw milk – Specification
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for raw milk obtained from the cow. 
ICS: 67. 100.01
TZS 962: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Native starch – Determination of starch content – Ewers polarimetric method
Specifies a polarimetric method for the determination of the starch content of native starch, with the exception of starch with high amylose content. 
ICS: 67.040 | ISO: 10520: 1997
TZS 742: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Oilseeds – Sampling
Rev Specifies methods of sampling oilseeds. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | ISO: 542: 1990
TZS 1637:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Rubber and plastics hoses- Hose sizes, minimum and maximum inside diameters and tolerance on cut- to- length hoses
Specifies the sizes of rubber and plastics hoses and the minimum and maximum inside diameters permitted for each hose size. It is also specifies tolerance on cut-to-length rubber and plastics hoses for industrial and automotive applications. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 1307:2006
TZS 1390 (Part 3): 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 8262 - 3: 2005 2011  Milk products and milk based foods –Determination of fat content by Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 3: Special cases 
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the fat content of milk- based and of liquid, concentrated or dried milk products to which the Röse - Gottllieb method is not applicable; i.e. those containing distinct quantities of free fatty acids or those which are not completely soluble in ammonia owing to the presence of lumps or non-milk ingredients, such as custards, porridges or certain milk-based products for bakery purposes. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 3: 2005
TZS 498:2010: (2nd Ed) 2010  Sodium hydroxide for industrial use – Determination of mercury content - Flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method 
Rev Specifies two methods of determination of mercury content in sodium hydroxide; the flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method and the dithizone photometric method 
  ICS: 71.060.50 | ISO: 5993: 1979
TZS 545: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Corrugated fibreboard – Water absorbency – Test method (Cobb)
It is applicable to corrugated fibreboard that is not penetrated by water in the selected absorption time. The method is thus generally applicable to sized paperboard. 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 693: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Size designation of clothes – Women’s and girl’s outwear garments
Establishes a system of designating the sizes of women’s and girl’s outwear garments (including nightwear and swimwear) that are classified as a) covering the upper or whole body, or b) covering the lower body only. Both the control dimensions on which the size designation system is based and the method of indicating the designation on a garment label are laid down. 
ICS: 61.020. | ISO: 3637 – 1977
TZS 176:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Hexagon nuts – Product grade C 
Gives specifications for hexagon nuts (property classes 4 and 5) with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up and including 36 mm and product grade C. 
ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4034:1999
TZS 1607:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Composite flour — Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for composite flour intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 782:2012
TZS 1424: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Textiles - Woven upholstery fabrics -Plain, tufted or flocked –Specifications
Covers the performance specification required for Plain woven upholstery fabrics, Tufted, or flocked as used in the manufacture of indoor furniture. The requirements apply to both the warp and weft directions for those factors where each fabric direction is pertinent. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 653: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Soil test methods – Terms and definitions
Revised Covers definitions of words and terms used in methods of testing soils for engineering purposes. It also includes a list of quantity and unit symbols used. 
  ICS: 01.040.93
TZS 1500-15: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 15: Determination of zinc content - Atonic absorption spectrometric method
Specifies an atomic absorption spec- trometric method for the determination of the zinc content of fruits, vegetables and derived products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-15: 2000
TZS 133 1981  Iodized edible salt – Specification (Withdrawn and replaced by TZS 132:1995) Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and testing iodized salt.
TZS 186: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Fresh fish – Handling and processing – Code of hygiene
This code applies to handling and processing of fresh fish at large scale for commercial purpose. 
ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 111: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Bakery and biscuit manufacturing units – Code of hygiene
Prescribes the hygienic conditions required for establishing and maintaining bakery and biscuits manufacturing units. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 75: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Water for lead acid batteries – Specification
Gives requirements, testing and sampling methods for distilled or deionized quality of water for lead acid batteries (counter EMF cells). 
ICS: 29.220
TZS 755: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Kikoi – Specification
Specifies the requirements for Kikoi 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 283:2002 (2nd ed) 2002  Concrete bricks and blocks (masonry units) – Specification
Revision Specifies the requirements of pre-cast hollow and solid masonry units for use in walling. 
  ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 243: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Farm implements – Single furrow animal drawn plough shares – Specification 
Specifies the material and dimensions of both upset and flat shares used in animal drawn plough 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 152: 2015(2nd Ed) 2015  Steel tubes — Mild steel tubes and sockets screwed — Specification
Rev Covers the requirements for butt welded and seamless, screwed and socketed and plain end mild steel tubes. 
  ICS: 77.140.75
TZS 112: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Milk – Production, processing, transportation and distribution – Code of hygiene
The code prescribes the hygienic conditions and hygienic practices for production, processing, storage, transportation and distribution, processing, storage, transportation and distribution of milk at the commercial level. 
ICS: 67.100.
TZS 650: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Method of sampling of lime and limestone products
It covers sampling methods of lime and limestone products. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1053: 2008 2008  Sterile hypodermic needles for single use
Specifies requirements for sterile hypodermic needles for single use of nominal outside diameters 0,3 and 1,2mm. It does not apply to dental needless 
ICS: 11.040.25 | ISO: 7864: 1993
TZS 932: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Acoustics – General tolerance limits for environmental noise
Specifies limits for environmental noise. 
ICS: 17.140.01
TZS 220:2014 (2nd ed) 2014  Liquid soap — Specification
Revision Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for liquid soap for general purposes. It does not cover shampoos and products intended for specific purposes, such as those for industrial and surgical uses. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 790:2013
TZS 1796-3: 2015- EAS 93-3: 2000 2015  Preservation of raw hides and skins — Code of practice — Part 3: Pickling
New Apply to raw lamb, sheep, kid and goat skins to be preserved by pickling and intended for tanning 
  ICS: 59.140 | EAS: 93-3: 2000
TZS 314 1999  Cosmetics and toilet products – Methods of sampling
Prescribes methods of sampling cosmetics and toilet products. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 834 (Part 2): 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Textiles – Determination of commercial mass of consignments of textile fibres and yarns – Part 2 – Methods for obtaining laboratory samples
Specifies methods for obtaining laboratory samples for mass determination by one of the methods given in TZS 834: Part 1. 
ICS: Specifies methods for obtaining laboratory samples for mass determination by one of the methods given in TZS 834: Part 1.
TZS 640: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes – Specification
Specifies requirements for the chemical compositions, mechanical properties and other characteristics for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots intended to be re-melted for production of castings and aluminium and aluminium alloy castings. 
ICS: 77.120.10
TZS 1537:2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Rubber, unvulcanized - Determinations using a shearing - disc viscometer Part 1: Determination of mooney viscosity
Specifies a method, using a shearing -disc viscometer, for measuring the Mooney viscosity of uncompounded or compounded rubbers. 
ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 289-1:2005
TZS 754:2009-ISO 188:2007 2009  Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests 
Rev Specifies accelerated ageing or heat resistance tests on vulcanized or thermoplastic rubbers. Two methods are given:
  Method A: air-oven method using a cell-type oven or cabinet oven with low air speed and a ventilation of 3 to 10 changes per hour;
  Method B: air-oven method using a cabinet oven with forced air circulation by means of a fan and a ventilation of 3 to 10 changes per hour.
  ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 188: 2007
TZS 2: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Chama cha Mapinduzi flag – Specification
Gives in detail the requirements on design, construction, and sizes of Chama Cha Mapinduzi flag of Tanzania, made of mill spun and loom woven cotton bunting 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 822: 2015 - ISO 6654: 1991 (1st Ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of urea content
Rev specifres a spectro- metric method for the determination of the urea content of animal feeding stuffs. 
  ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 6654: 1991
TZS 137: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments – Machine method
Describe a method for determining the dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments made from natural and man made fibers. It also specifies methods for the preparation, making and measuring of fabric specimens and garments for use in tests for determining dimensional changes. 
ICS: 59.080.30 | ISO: 675: 1979
TZS 916: 2015- ISO 10464: 2004 2015  Gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Periodic inspection and testing
New Specifies the intervals and inspection and testing procedure for the periodic inspection of refillable welded steel dedicated LPG cylinders of water capacity from 0, 5 1 up to and including 150 1. 
  ICS: 23.020.30 | ISO: 10464:2004
TZS 1440: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 22389-1: 2010 2011  Timber structures — Bending strength of I-beams - Part 1: Testing, evaluation and characterization 
the requirements for prefabricated wood-based I-beams used as structural members in bending applications. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 22389-1: 2010
TZS 238:2013 (2nd ed) 2013  Road vehicle – Leaf springs – Specification 
Revision Covers general requirements for materials, leaf spring assembly and individual spring leaves for road vehicles. 
  ICS: 43.040.01
TZS 999: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 6: 2000 2015  Fresh pineapple – Specification 
Rev Covers requirements for fresh pineapples (Ananas comosus L.). It provides guidance on the quality of pineapples from the harvesting, handling, grading, transport and packaging stages to marketing. It also specifies provisions concerning quality, sizing tolerances and presentation of the fruit to the market. The standard does not include pineapples for industrial processing.
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 6:2000
TZS 383: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of copper content in sodium hydroxide
Describes a method for the determination of copper content in sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 481: 2015 2015  Nutrition labelling — Requirements
New Specifies requirements for the nutrition labelling of foods. The standard applies to the nutrition labelling of all foods except for foods for special dietary uses. 
  ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 803:2014
TZS 1298: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Sharps container - specification
Specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially infectious medical waste comprised largely of devices which can readily cause physical injury, e. g scalpels, blades, hypodermic needles and syringes. 
ICS: 11.140
TZS 1472:2011(1st Ed) IEC 61184:2008 2011  Bayonet lampholders
Applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E27 and E40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. Also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. Also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be used indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. Also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. Also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply 
ICS: 29.140.10 | IEC: 61184:2008
TZS 377: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Method for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machines
It is intended to establish methods of determining efficiencies of D.C., A.C. synchronous and induction machines from tests and also to specify methods of obtaining particular loss when these are required for other types of machines such as rotary convectors, A.C. commentator motors and single-phase induction motors for which other methods of determining loss are generally used. 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 413: 1989(1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Designation of yarns
Specifies two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 366: 2015- ISO 1572: 1980 2015  Tea — Preparation of ground sample of known dry matter content
New Specifies a method of preparing aground sample of tea and of determining its dry matter content for use in analytical determination which require the results to be expressed on the dry basis 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1572:1980
TZS 274 Part 2:2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test – Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines
Revision Specifies method of verification of testing machines for determining Vickers hardness. 
  ICS: 77.040 | ISO: 6507-2:2005
TZS 1429: 2012 2011  Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked Paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticum aestivum L or club wheat, Triticum compactum (Host) or a mixture thereof 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 794: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Masonry – Unreinforced masonry design by simple rules
Gives limited rules for the structural design and construction of un-reinforced masonry for which calculations of loading and strength criteria are not required 
ICS: 91.080.30 | ISO: 9652 (Part 2): 2000
TZS1436 (Part 2): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Gypsum binders and gypsum plasters – Part 2: Test methods 
Describes the reference test methods for all gypsum binders and gypsum plasters covered by TZS 1436-1 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 179 (Part 2): 1983 1983  Modular coordination – Part 2: Principles and rules
Specifies the aims of modular coordination and states the general principles and rules to be applied in determining the dimensions of buildings, and the positioning and dimensioning of components, equipment assemblies 
ICS: 91.010.30
TZS 1516: 2012(1st Ed) 2012  Textiles – Female condoms – Requirements and test methods
Specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for female condoms, which are supplied to consumers for contraceptive purposes assisting in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. 
ICS: 11.200 | ISO: 25841:2011
TZS 286 1986  Code of practice for maintenance and supervision of insulating oil in service
This code of practice deals with the maintenance and supervision of insulating oil used in transformers, switch gear, and certain other similar on immersed electrical equipment. 
ICS: 29.040.10
TZS 293 1989  Building drawings – Reference lines
Specifies the representation of reference lines on building and civil engineering drawings of all kinds 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4068: 1978
TZS 771 (Part 1): 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – Part 1 – General requirements
Applies to manually operated general purpose switches, for A.C. only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. 
ICS: 29.120.40
TZS 1061: 2008 2008  Continuous hot-dip zinc-coated carbon steel sheet of structural qualities
Applies to continuous hot-dip zinc-and zinc and iron-alloy-coated carbon steel sheet of structural quality. Zinc coated structural quality sheet is produced in thickness from 0.25 mm to 5 mm after zinc coating, and in width of 600 mm and over in coils and cut lengths. Zinc-coated sheet less than 600mm wide may be slit from wide sheet and will be considered as sheet. 
ICS: 77.140.50 | ISO: 4998: 2005
TZS 1549: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Textile - Lining fabric specification
Prescribes constructional details and other requirements for woven fabrics and warp knitted fabrics for linings in garments. Requirements are specified for construction, mass per unit area, threads or courses per unit length, strength, dimensional stability and colour fastness. Recommended fabrics for various end users are given in appendix A. Appendix B gives a method for determination of thickness on recovery, appendix C gives a method for determination of dimensional stability on heating. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1519: 2012(1st Ed) 2012  Conductors of insulated cables
Specifies the nominal cross- sectional areas, in the range 0.5 mm2 to 2 500mm2 for conductors in electric power cables and cords of a wide range of types. Requirements for numbers and sizes of wires and resistance values are also included. These conductors include solid and stranded copper, aluminium and aluminium alloy conductors in cables for fixed installations and flexible cooper conductors. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 501:2008
TZS 1293 (Part 2): 2010 2010  Test sieves- technical requirements and testing – Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
Specifies the technical requirement and corresponding test methods for sieves of perforated metal plate. It applies to test sieves having, round holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 1 mm or square holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 4 mm. 
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: 3310-2:1999
TZS 848: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Methods of taking and preparing samples
Describes the equipment to be used, the methods to be followed and the provisions to comply with, in taking samples of building lime representative of given lots for testing to assess the equality of products prior to, during or after delivery. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 257:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of moisture content for physical and mechanical tests
Revision Specifies a method of determining the moisture content of timber for physical and mechanical tests. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 150: 2009 (Rev) 2009  Steel tubes – Method for flattening test
Rev Specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic tubes of circular cross-section to undergo deformation by flattening. 
  ICS: 77.140.75 | ISO: 8492:1998
TZS 573: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Natural mineral water – Specification
Applies to all bottled natural water i.e. spring water and borehole water, offered for sale as food. It does not apply to natural mineral water sold or used for other purposes.
ICS: 13.060.20
TZS 421:1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Ball point pen refills – Specification
Prescribes the requirements for ball point pen refills made entirely from metal and plastic materials 
ICS: 97.180.00
TZS 1175: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs- General requirement and guidance for microbiological examination
Gives general requirement and guidance/options intended for tree main use: implementation of ISO/TC 34/SC 9 or ISO/TC 43/SC 5 standards for detection or enumeration of microorganisms, named hereafter “specific standards” 
ICS: 07.100.20 | ISO: 7218: 2007
TZS 249: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Woven or knitted fabric – Determination of bow and skewness
Specifies methods for measuring bow and skew in woven fabrics 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1671: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Dry whole peas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry whole peas of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pisum sativum L. and Pisum sativum var. arvense (L.) Poir. intended for human consumption,
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 759:2013
TZS 1250: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Information and documentation- requirements for binding materials and methods used in the manufacture of books 
Specifies manufacturing methods and material that will result in durable hard cover and soft cover binding for books manufacture in commercial qualities. It does not apply to hand bookbinding, individual casing or binding of archival matter. 
ICS: 01.140.40 | ISO: 11800: 1998
TZS 691: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  General labeling of all products manufactured from textiles
Concerned with basic labelling requirements for garments and other products manufactured from textiles. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 940: 2015- EAS 143: 2014 2015  Brandy — Specification
New Specifies the requirements and method of sampling and test for brandy. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 143:2014
TZS 5 1980  Rounding off numerical values
Prescribes principles and procedures to be adopted for rounding a number for the purpose of reporting analysis, measurements, calculation or test 
| ISO: 03.120.30
TZS 704: 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Environmental management systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques 
Rev Provides guidance on the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an environmental management system and its coordination with other management systems 
  ICS: 13.020.10 | ISO: 14004: 2004
TZS 518: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Compression test
Specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 1011: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Solid fertilizers – Reduction of samples
Specifies a method suitable for the reduction of a sample of a solid fertilizer to a smaller quantity such as may be used for analysis or for further reduction after suitable comminution. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 7742: 1988
TZS 405: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Specification for preparation for microbiological media and reagents
Contains the formula for preparation of culture media and reagents mentioned in different Tanzania Standards and also those commonly used in different microbiology laboratories in the country 
ICS: 07.100.01
TZS 1281: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Potato crisps - specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for crisps made from potato tuber. 
ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 745: 2010
TZS 166: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Textiles – Cotton dress fabric – Specification
Covers constructional details and other particulars of plain woven cotton dress fabric, bleached, dyed, printed, stripped or checked 
ICS: 59.080.30
O&M 1 1979  Methodological document for editorial and type - Graphical style
Special This document gives guidelines, which are expected to become conventions for the preparation of manuscripts. It details rules and layout use of capitals, hyphens, full stop, quotation marks, italics, spelling, word division, decimal marker, expressions of numerical value and quantities, page numbering, paragraphs, quoting TZS numbers, placing headings, titles and abbreviations. 2 Pages
  O&M (2): Methodological document for records management
  Prescribes all items on which information or knowledge can be stored i.e. paper, files, films, tapes (records) etc. It also gives definitions and objectives of record management, system to follow, movement of files, implementation, storage and retrieval 
TZS 181:1983 1983  Infants and children foods – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for infants and children foods in order to safeguard them from health hazard emanating from foods contaminated with micro-organisms. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1093-5:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles – Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution
Specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-5:1996
TZS 54:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils – Sampling
Revised Prescribes methods of sampling for animal and vegetable fats and oils intended to assist regulatory bodies to apply methods that are standardized and therefore minimize divergence of results among laboratories. 
  ICS: 67.200.00 | ISO: 5555:2001
TZS 224 Part 4:1984 1984  Surface active agents – Methods for performance tests Relative detergency
Prescribes a method for determining the relative detergency of surface active agents used for the purpose of cleaning cotton and other textile fabrics. The method is also applicable to surface active agents containing optical brightening agents. 
ICS: 71.100.40
TZS 1013:2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Solid fertilizers – Preparation of samples for chemical and physical analysis
Specifies methods for the preparation of test samples and test portions from laboratory samples of solid fertilizer for subsequent chemical or physical analysis. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 8358: 1991
TZS 760 (Part 6): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 6 – Determination of fineness
Describes two methods of determining the fineness of cement. The sieving method serves only to demonstrate the presence of coarse cement particles. The method is primarily suited to checking and controlling the production process. With the air permeability method (Blaine), the specific surface (mass related surface) is measured by comparison with a reference cement sample. . 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 274 Part 2:2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test – Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines 
Revision Specifies method of verification of testing machines for determining Vickers hardness. 
  ICS: 77.040 | ISO: 6507-2:2005
TZS 974: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Soil quality – Determination of cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc in aqua regia extracts of soil – Flame and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric methods 
Specifies two methods for determination, by atomic absorption spectrometry, of one or more of cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc, in aqua regia extracts of soil obtained in accordance with ISO 1146. 
ICS: 13.080 | ISO: 11047:1998
TZS 576 1999  Microbiological specification for prawns , shrimps and lobsters
Prescribes the microbiological specifications for frozen raw prawns, shrimps and lobsters tails, frozen cooked prawns, and frozen raw breaded prawns and shrimps 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 374(Part 2): 1988 (1st Ed) 1988 Three-phase induction motors – Part 2: Dimensions and output ratings
Specifies dimensions and output ratings for electric motors, frame numbers 50 to 400 and flange numbers F55 to 1080 manufactured for frequency of 50Hz and voltages up to 11 kV. 
ICS: 29.160.30
TZS 627: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003 Cycles pneumatic tyres – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for bicycle and tri-cycle pneumatic tyres intended for normal and heavy duty applications, while mounting in straight side rims, conforming to TZS 619. 
ICS: 83.160.10 | ISO: 5775 – 2: 1994
TZS 486: 1992(1st Ed) 1992 Sensory analysis – Methodology – Guidelines for the preparation of samples for which direct sensory analysis is not feasible
Lays down guidelines for the preparation of foodstuff for which direct sensory analysis is not feasible, either because of the intensity of their flavour or their physical state (viscosity), colour powderness etc 
ICS: 67.230.00 | ISO: 5497 – 1982
TZS 953 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007 Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 1 – Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings with flexible joints – Specification
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete pipes and fittings, un-reinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with flexible joints and nominal sizes not exceeding DN 1750 or WN/HN 1200/ 1800, for which the main intended use is the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure in pipelines that are generally buried.
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 676 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002 Surface active agents – Detergents – Determination of cationic-active matter content – Part 1 – High molecular-mass cationic-active matter 
Specifies a method for the determination of high-molecular-mass cationic-active materials such as; quaternary ammonium compounds and salts of imidazoline. The method is applicable to solids or to aqueous solutions of the active materials 
ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 2871 (Part 1): 1988
TZS 1079: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Installation of underground storage tanks, pumps/ dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installation.
Covers provisions for the installation of underground storage tanks of individual capacity not exceeding 85 000 1, pumps/ dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installation. 
ICS: 75. 200
TZS 436: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry – Hydraulic coupling – Braking circuit
Specifies the conditions for interchangeability and operating characteristics of tractors and machinery. It also lays down hydraulic coupling on braking systems for towed agriculture and forestry machinery. 
ICS: 65.060.10
TZS 1001: 2015 (2nd Ed) 2015 Fresh mangoes – specification 
Rev Prescribes requirements for mangoes from Mangifera indica (L.) of Anacardiaceae family intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 1427:2011 2011 Lanolin, anhydrous for cosmetics industry
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for anhydrous lanolin for cosmetic industry. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 432-3: 2015- 2015 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) — Part 3: Fittings
New Specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. 
  ICS: 75.200 | ISO: 4437-3:2014
TZS 518: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992 Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Compression test
Specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 949 (Part 2): 2007 2007 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -- Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae – Part 1 – Detection and enumeration by MPN technique with pre-enrichment
Specifies a method without pre-enrichment, for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 21528-2: 2004
TZS 249: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985 Textiles – Woven or knitted fabric – Determination of bow and skewness
Specifies methods for measuring bow and skew in woven fabrics 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1332:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3596: 2000 2010 Animal and vegetable fat and oils – Determination of unsaponifiable mater – Method using diethyl ether extraction
Specifies a method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3596:2000
TZS 596: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999 Sensory analysis – Methodology – Flavour profile methods 
Describes a family of methods for describing and assessing the flavour of food products by qualified and trained assessors. 
ICS: 67.240 | ISO: 6564: 1985
TZS 1676: 2014 2014  Brown Rice- specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for brown rice of the varieties grown from Oryza spp., intended for human consumption or for processing to milled rice. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 765:2013
TZS 1600:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textiles — a-twill jute bags — specification
Prescribes the technical requirements relating to the manufacture of A-Twill jute bags and does not purport to include all the provisions of a contract. 
ICS: 59.060
TZS 234:1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Voltages for A.C. transmission and distribution systems – Specification
Specifies the voltage recognized as standard for alternating current power transmission and distribution systems 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 413: 1989(1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Designation of yarns
Specifies two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1540:2012 2012  Rubber, raw natural and rubber latex natural – Determination of nitrogen content
Specifies a macro-method and a semi-micro method for the determination of nitrogen in raw natural rubber and in natural rubber latex using variants of the Kjeldahl process. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 1656:1996
TZS 760 (Part 6): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 6 – Determination of fineness
Describes two methods of determining the fineness of cement. The sieving method serves only to demonstrate the presence of coarse cement particles. The method is primarily suited to checking and controlling the production process. With the air permeability method (Blaine), the specific surface (mass related surface) is measured by comparison with a reference cement sample. . 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 281 1989  Corrugated asbestos – Cement sheets and fittings – Specifications
Withdrawn Covers asbestos fibre, with its unique properties of heat, fire and corrosion resistance, combined with tensile strength and flexibility. 
TZS 1531: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Packaging - Flexible carrier bags for the transport of various retail goods - General characteristics and test methods for the determination of volume and carrying capacity
Specifies general characteristics and test methods for determination of volume and carrying capacity of flexible carrier bags with handles for transport of various unspecified retail goods. 
ICS: 55.020
TZS 25: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to sea water
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials to sea water 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 50:2014 (4th ed) 2014  Edible Sunflower oil – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and method of sampling and test for edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L intended for human consumption. Does not apply to sunflower oil, intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.200.10 | EAS: 299:2013
TZS 871: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Test methods for determination of motor vehicles brake fluids
Describes test methods for determination of motor vehicles brake fluids intended for use in hydraulic brake systems of road vehicles. 
ICS: 75.120
TZS 369: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Sodium hypochlorite solutions – Specification 
Covers an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite for industrial use, laundry bleaching and water purification, as well as dilute aqueous solutions of sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic use. 
ICS: 71.100.80
TZS 979: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Determination of cyanide 
Is applicable to as-received soil samples, and specifies two quantification methods for the determination of easily released and complex cyanides. 
ICS: 13.080.10 | ISO: 11262:2003
TZS 416: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Instant coffee –Sampling method for bulk units with liners 
Rev Specifies a method of sampling a consignment of instant coffee, shipped in ten units or more, for the purposes of examination to determine whether the consignment complies with established specification. 
  ICS: 67.040.20 | ISO: 6670: 2002
TZS 1083: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2009  Dry soybeans — Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry whole soybeans of varieties (cultivars) grown from Glycine max (L.) Merr. intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 762:2013
TZS 340:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate stress in compression parallel to grain
Revised Specifies a method for determining the ultimate stress of wood in compression parallel to the grain.
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 134: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Industrial common salt
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible common salt, which may include iodized coarse salt, iodized table salt, and salt for margarine and dairy products. 
ICS: 71.060.50
TZS 178 Part 6 1990  Standard sand for mortar cubes
Specifies the source, preparation and properties of standard sand to be used for making mortar cubes 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 226: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Code of practice for safe use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its copolymer in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceutical and drinking water
Defines the polymers, copolymers, manufacturing residues and necessary activities, which may be regarded as safe for use when properly processed in contact with food, pharmaceutical and drinking water and when present in the prescribed limits of concentration. It does not purport to establish the suitability of the packaging medium with a particular foodstuff from other than toxicological considerations 
ICS: 67.250
TZS 521 (Part 3): 1992 (1st Ed)   Methods of high voltage testing – Part 3: Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used. 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 1148: 2010 2010  Instant coffee- determination of free-flow and compacted bulk densities
Specifies two methods for the determination of the bulk density of instant coffee a) free-flow bulk density(section one) b) compacted bulk density (section two). 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 8460: 1987
TZS 110: 1981 1981  Ante – Mortem and post – Mortem inspection of slaughtered animals fresh meat and processed meat products – Code of hygiene
It contains the minimum requirement for hygiene of meat production, handling, packing ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of slaughter animals intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.120
TZS 717: 2015- EAS 252: 2007 2015  Textile fabrics — Method for determination of water repellency of fabrics by cone test
New Prescribes a method for determining the water repellency of fabrics (permeable as well as non- permeable to air) by cone test 
  ICS: 59.080.30 | EAS: 252:2007
TZS 1093-4: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles - Part 4: Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
Defines a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and breaking strength of all ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545: 2004
TZS 598: (Part 2): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Automotive engineering – Bus bodybuilding – Part 2: Specification for bus chassis
Revised Covers the minimum requirements for the chassis used for bus body building. It covers also safety requirements. 
  ICS: 43.040.60
TZS 1224:2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles - Disposable baby diapers- Specification
Specifies the requirement for disposable baby diapers. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 899: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Towels – Specification
Specifies the constructional details and other requirements for woven terry fabrics to be used in the manufacture of beach, bath, kitchen and face cloth towels 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1687:2014(1st Ed) EAS 340:2013 2014  Nail polish- specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of test for nail polish used for cosmetics 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 340:2013
TZS 1652:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Carpet and upholstery shampoo — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for a liquid foaming shampoo used for both general cleaning and spot cleaning of colourfast carpets and upholstery that are not damaged by water alone. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 792:2013
TZS 233 (Part 1):1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Non-metallic conduits for electrical installation – Specification – Part 1: Rigid PVC conduits 
Specifies the requirements for plain non-threadable conduits of tubular form, manufactured from rigid PVC and intended for the protection of cables in electrical installations 
ICS: 29.120.10
TZS 1233: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Tolerance limits for industrial effluents discharged into inland surface water-sugar industry
Lays down the tolerance limits for effluents from sugar industry discharged into water bodies 
ICS: 13.060.20
TZS 230 (Part 1):1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors – Aromatic polyamide – Base – Specification – Part 1: Round wire
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round copper conductors covered with aromatic polyamide enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 329: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Cereal – Sampling of grain 
Sets out general procedures for sampling cereal grains. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 1152: 2010 2010  Green coffee – Size analysis – Manual sieving
Specifies a routine method for carrying out size analysis of green coffee by manual sieving using laboratory test sieves. The procedure includes the determination of moisture content or loss in mass at 105 0C. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 4150:1991
TZS 1569:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Soya milk — Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for soya milk intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 800:2013
TZS 534: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Textiles – Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing 
Defines the characteristics and use of standard atmospheres for conditioning and for determining the physical and mechanical properties of textiles 
ICS: 59.080.01 | ISO: 139: 1973
TZS 445: 2015- ISO 5567: 1982 2015  Dehydrated garlic — Determination of volatile organic sulphur compounds 
New Specifies a method for the determination of volatile organic sulphur compounds in dehydrated garlic. 
  ICS: 67.080.20 | ISO: 5567:1982
TZS 1250: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Information and documentation- requirements for binding materials and methods used in the manufacture of books 
Specifies manufacturing methods and material that will result in durable hard cover and soft cover binding for books manufacture in commercial qualities. It does not apply to hand bookbinding, individual casing or binding of archival matter. 
ICS: 01.140.40 | ISO: 11800: 1998
TZS 1669: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Sorghum grains — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for sorghum grains of varieties (cultivars) grown from Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 757:2013
TZS 731: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and feeding-stuffs – Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of presumptive Escherichia Coli – Most Probable Number Technique 
Revised Gives general guidelines for the detection and enumeration of presumptive E. coli by means of the liquid-medium culture technique and calculation of the most probable number (MPN) after incubation at 37 ºC, then at 44 ºC. 
  ICS: 100.30 | ISO: 7251: 2005
TZS 1208: 2016 2016  Tilsiter cheese — Specification
It prescribe requirements, methods of sampling and test for tilsiter cheese intended for direct human consumption. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 118:2007(2nd Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the enumeration of microorganisms – Colony-count technique at 30oC
Revised Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of micro-organisms by counting the colonies growing in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30ºC. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals. 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4833:2003
TZS 1257: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles – Specification for open mouth woven poly-sacks made from polypropylene tape- yarns
Specifies minimum requirements for materials, dimensions, and performance of open mouth poly-sack manufactured from plain woven fabric produced from polypropylene 
ICS: 55.080
TZS 1652:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Carpet and upholstery shampoo — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for a liquid foaming shampoo used for both general cleaning and spot cleaning of colourfast carpets and upholstery that are not damaged by water alone. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 792:2013
TZS 77:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Determination of water – Karl Fischer method (General method) 
Revision Specifies the standard atmosphere for conditioning and for testing pulp, paper and board and also the procedures for measuring the temperature and relative humidity. 
  ICS: 71.140.40 | ISO: 760:1978
TZS 1452-4: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 4: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil by cell 
Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into fatty food simulants, from one surface only of plastics in the form of sheet and film at temperatures above 20°C and up to, but not including, 100°C for selected times. 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 1547: 2012 2012  Ophthalmic optics - Specification for single - vision ready – to - wear near - vision spectacles
Specifies the minimum requirements for complete single-vision ready- to –wear near vision spectacles. 
ICS: 11.040.70 | ISO: 16034:2002
TZS 7-2: 2015 (2nd Ed) 2015  Aluminium conductors, galvanized steel reinforced (ACSR) for overhead power transmission — Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements for uninsulated stranded hard-drawn aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced (ACSR) for overhead power transmission purposes. 
  ICS: 29.050
TZS 1335: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 8294: 1994 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of copper, iron and nickel content - Graphite furnace atomic absorption method
Specifies a method for the determination of trace amounts of copper, Iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils, referred to hereinafter as fats 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 8294:1994
TZS 1271: 2010 2010  Protective polyvinyl chloride tapes – Specification
Specifies protective polyvinyl chloride tapes, which are used for preservation of iron pipes, iron bar and metal products 
ICS: 83.080
TZS 432-2: 2015 2015  Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) — Part 2: Pipes
Specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this International Standard. 
ICS: 75.200 | ISO: 4437-2: 2014
TZS 468: 2015 3rd ed- EAS 109: 2014 2015  Potable spirits – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for potable spirits. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 109:2014
TZS 84:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Determination of opacity (paper backing) – Diffuse reflectance method 
Revision Prescribes a method for the determination of the opacity (paper backing) of paper by diffuse reflectance. It is not applicable to coloured papers or boards which incorporate fluorescent dyes or pigments. 
  ICS: 85.060 | ISO: 2471:1998
TZS 1155: 2010 2010  Green Coffee - determination of water content- basic reference method
Specifies the basic reference method for the determination of the water content of green coffee. This method is designed to serve as a standard for the checking and perfecting of method suitable for routine determination of the water content of green coffee. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 1446:2001
TZS 685: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Specification for wood preservation by means of pressure creosoting
Specifies-methods that can be used for the preservation of wood by pressure creosoting and other methods of treatment with coal tar creosote 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 185: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Milk and milk products – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for liquid, condensed and dried milk, cheese, ice cream and butter 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 563: 1996 (1st Ed) 1996  Classification of electrical and electronic equipment with regard to protection against electric shock 
Describes a classification, with definitions, for means of protection against electric shock in the event or failure of the insulation. It does not detail the requirement for design, construction and testing according to this system 
ICS: 13.260
TZS 524: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Paints and varnishes – sampling
Specifies methods of sampling paints, varnishes and related products, which aim at obtaining uniform samples of convenient size and adequate representation of the product being sampled. 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 1690:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Holomo cheese — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for holomo cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 1488: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-2: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 2: Determination of titratable acidy
Specifies two methods for the determination of titratable acidity of fruits and vegetables products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-2: 2000
TZS 822: 2015 - ISO 6654: 1991 (1st Ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of urea content
Rev specifres a spectro- metric method for the determination of the urea content of animal feeding stuffs. 
  ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 6654: 1991
TZS 1694:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Road marking materials — Part 2: Road marking performance for road users
Specifies the performance for road users of white and yellow road markings, as expressed by their reflection in daylight and under road lighting, retroreflection in vehicle headlamp illumination, colour and skid resistance. 
ICS: 97.080.20 | EAS: 293 Part 2:2007
TZS 1752: 2015- ISO 15152: 2003 2015  Tobacco — Determination of the content of total alkaloids as nicotine — Continuous-flow analysis method
New Specifies a method for the determination of the content of total alkaloids as nicotine in tobacco by continuous-flow analysis. 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 15152:2003
TZS 213: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Textiles – Bed sheets – Specification 
Describes the constructional details and other particulars of cotton bed sheets, scoured or bleached. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 23: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to light: Xenon ARC
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials of all kinds (cotton, wool, silk etc.) and in all forms (fibre, yarn or fabric) to the action of artificial light, namely xenon lamp.
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 448(Part 2-2):1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for cooking ranges, cooking tables, ovens and similar appliances for household use 
Applies to cooking ranges, separate stationery oven and grills, cooking tables, table cookers, hob elements, grills and griddles that form part of cooking ranges, and ovens and grills for household use. 
ICS: 97.040.20
TZS 346: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Prawns and shrimps – Handling and processing – Code of hygiene
Prescribes the hygienic requirements for the harvesting, processing and handling of prawns and shrimps of the families Penaeidae, Pandalidae, Palaemonidae and Crangonidae in the sea and on shore. 
ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 1452-7: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and Articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics – Part 7: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous food simulants using a pouch 
Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into aqueous based food simulants from plastics which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, by forming the plastics film or sheet into standard pouches and filling with a selected food simulant at test temperatures up to and including 70 ºC for selected test times 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 825: 2015- ISO 14182: 1999 (2nd Ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of residues of organophosphorus pesticides — Gas chromatographic method
Revised Specifies a gas chromatographic method for the determination of residues of organophosphorus pesticides in animal feeding stuffs 
  ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 14182:1999
TZS 723: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Specification for silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use
Specifies requirements for silk (sheen) emulsion paints for interior and exterior use 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 1505: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Milk based infant formula – Determination of iodide content by ion-selective electrode method
Prescribes method for the determination of iodide in milk based infant formula. . The method used is applicable in ready to feed milk based infant formula containing 75 – 150 µg/L iodide. 
ICS: 67.020
TZS 1740: 2015- ISO 3394: 2012 2015  Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Dimensions of rigid rectangular packages
New Sets forth a series of dimensions for rigid rectangular transport packages, based on the standard plan dimension (module) of 600 mm × 400 mm, 600 mm × 500 mm and 550 mm × 366 mm, as outlined in ISO 3676, which defines the plan dimensions of four series (1 219 mm × 1 016 mm, 1 200 mm × 1 000 mm, 1 200 mm × 800 mm, 1 100 mm × 1 100 mm). 
  ICS: 55.020 | ISO: 3394:2012
TZS 736: 2015 2015  Knitted polyester/cellulosic blended fabric — Specification
New Specifies the requirements for knitted polyester/cellulosic blended fabric for apparel purposes. 
  ICS: 65.120.00 | EAS: 222:2001
TZS 1367:2014(1st Ed) EAS 304:2013 2014  Edible corn oil — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible corn oil derived from the embryo (endosperm) of maize or corn (Zea mays L.). It does not apply to corn oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption 
ICS: 67.200.10 | EAS: 304:2013
TZS 1093-2:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles - Part 2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality
Specifies methods for determining the dimensional characteristics (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity and surface flatness) and the surface quality of ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-2: 1995
TZS 1133:2010 2010  Skin care oils – Specification
Prescribes the requirements for skin care oils based on refined vegetable oils blends, vegetable oils, mineral oils or mixture of the vegetable oils and mineral oils meant for application on the skin for adults and babies. The standard does not cover skin creams, lotions or pure essential oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 1416: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipments – disc plough – Specification.
Specifies the requirements for disc plough used for four-wheel tractor 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 989 (Part 1): 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Fertilizer – Methods for chemical analysis of rock phosphate – Part 1: Determination of phosphorus contents
Describes the methods for the determination of total phosphorus and citric acid soluble phosphorus in rock phosphate fertilizers. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 730 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Colony count technique at 44 0C using membranes and 5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl b-D-glucuronide 
Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of b-glucuronidase-positive Escherichia coli in products intended foe human consumption or for the feeding of animals. It uses colony- count technique after resuscitation using membranes and incubation at 44 0C on a solid medium containing a chromogenic ingredient for detection of the enzyme b-glucuronidase. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 16649-1: 2001
TZS 1434-3: 2011 ISO 13007-3:2010 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts 
Defines terms concerning the product, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile grouts. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile grouts [cementitious (CG) and reaction resin (RG) grouts] 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007-3:2010
TZS 3 1979  Atmospheric conditions for testing
Specifies the atmospheric conditions for testing materials, equipment and products. It applies to such tests where atmospheric conditions need to be controlled to obtain comparable and reproducible results or to conduct measurements where test results obtained under different conditions have to be reduced to standard conditions. 
TZS 375: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Classification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines
Classifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines. It also defines the requirements with which protective enclosure shall comply 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 861 (Part 2): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Water quality – Determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons – Gas chromatographic methods 
Specifies two methods for the determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons by using gas chromatographic methods. 
ICS: 13.060.30 | ISO: 10301 – 1997
TZS 1153: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Green Coffee – Determination of proportion of insect- damaged beans 
Describes the types of damage caused by insects to green coffee beans and specifies a method for the determination of the proportion of insect- damaged beans in a lot of green coffee together with the statistical use of the result obtained for technical, commercial and arbitration purposes. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6667: 1985
TZS 835: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Textiles – Fish-nets – Specification
Specifies minimum requirements for fishing nets. 
ICS: 65.150
TZS 229:1985 (Part 1) (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors (modified polyester base) –Part 1: Round wire -Specification 
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round cooper conductors covered with modified polyester enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 1590:2013 2013  Societal security- Terminology
Contains terms and definitions applicable to societal security to establish a common understanding so that consistent terms are used. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22300:2012
TZS   1177: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators part 3: Biological indicators for moist heat sterilization process 
Specific requirements for test organisms, suspensions inoculated carriers, biological indicators and test methods intended for use in assessing the performance of sterilization processes employing moist heat as the sterilizing agent. 
ICS: 11.080.01 | ISO: 11138-3: 2006
TZS 1114: 2015 2015  Road tank vehicles for the transportation of dangerous petroleum products
Revised Specifies the requirement for road tank vehicles intended for use on public roads for the transportation of dangerous petroleum products under the classification of flammable liquids such as petrol or gasoline, diesel or gasoil, jet oil, kerosene, furnace oil and lubricants. 
  ICS: 75.200
O&M 7 1982  Methodological document on handling of instruments for calibration
Special Prescribes routines for proper handling of measuring instruments brought to TBS for calibration. These processes shall be undertaken before granting and during operation of standards mark license where quality control instruments used are to be traced to the National Primary Standard and to which traceability to Reference Standards by regular calibrations shall be maintained by the licensees. 
TZS 1187 (Part 13): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 13: Pressure relief device (PRD)
Specifies test and requirements for the pressure relief device (PRD), a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-13: 2000
TZS 861(Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Water quality – Determination of suspended solids by filtration through glass-fibre filters 
Describes a method for the determination of suspended solids in raw waters, wastewaters and effluents by filtration through glass-fibre filters. 
ICS: 13.060.30 | ISO: 11923:1997
TZS 248: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Cotton curtain cloth, bleached, dyed, stripped or checked – Specification
Prescribes three types of cotton curtain material, which may be bleached, dyed, printed, stripped or checked according to demand 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 341:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate tensile stress parallel to grain 
Revised Specifies a method for determining the ultimate tensile stress of wood parallel to the grain. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 1010: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Fertilizers – Presentation of sampling reports
Specifies the information to be given in sampling reports for consignments of fertilizers. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 5306: 1983
TZS 454: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Cigarettes – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cigarettes. 
  ICS: 65.160 | EAS: 110:2005
TZS 462: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of hardness (hardness between 30 and 85 IRHD)
Specifies a method for the determination of the hardness of vulcanized rubbers preferably of hardness range between 30 and 85 IRHD 
ICS: 83.060.00
TZS 1259:2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Water quality- Determination of hydrocarbon oil index- Part 2: method using solvent extraction and gas chromatography.
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydrocarbon oil index in waters by means of gas chromatography. The method is suitable for surface water, waste water and water from sewage treatment plants and allows the determination of a hydrocarbon oil index in concentrations above 0. 1 mg/l. 
ICS: 13.060.50 | ISO: 9377-2:2000
TZS 1475: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticumaestivum L or club wheat, Triticumcompactum (Host) or a mixture thereof. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 307:2009(2nd Ed) 2009  Yoghurt – Specification
Rev Prescribes requirements and method of sampling and test for yoghurt 
  ICS: 67.100.10 | EAS: 33:2007
TZS 1647-2:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification ― Part 2: Liquid
Specifies the requirements, and methods of sampling and test for liquid antibacterial toilet soap. It includes antibacterial (bacteriostatic) and antifungal (fungal static). It does not cover synthetic hand wash liquid detergents, shampoo and products for specific purposes such as those for industrial and surgical uses.
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 766-2:2013
TZS 356: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take-off
Specifies requirements for types 1, 2 and 3 rear mounted power take-off (PTO), the clearance zones around them and the protection of the power take-off on agricultural tractors. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 788 2003  Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests
Specifies the apparatus, reagents and the procedure to be used in conducting the neutral salt spray (NSS), acetic acid salt spray (AASS) and copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) tests for assessment of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials with or without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection. 
ICS: 77.060.00 | ISO: 9227: 1990
TZS 329: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Cereal – Sampling of grain 
Sets out general procedures for sampling cereal grains. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 1418: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipment – Soil tillage and equipment – Terminology
Includes the definitions used in the general classification, design, construction, operation and performance of tillage equipment and soil-tool relationships. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 1415: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipment – Four wheeled tractors – Specifications (Compulsory)
Specifies the requirements for the construction and operation of agricultural four - wheeled tractor. This is applicable to both two - wheel drive and four-wheel drive tractors with a net power range of 14 kW to 400 kW. 
ICS: 060.10
TZS 623: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Textiles – Woven sacks for packing cement – High density polyethylene/polypropylene – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements of high density polyethylene (HDPE)/polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packing cement. 
  ICS: ICS: 55.080
TZS 872: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Natural rubber inner tubes for motorized vehicles – Specification
Apply to natural rubber inner tubes, intended for application in pneumatic tyres, used on scooters, motorcycles, light trucks, medium trucks, buses and trailers. Does not apply to tricycle tubes as they are under a separate Tanzania Standard. 
ICS: 83.140
TZS 498:2010: (2nd Ed) 2010  Sodium hydroxide for industrial use – Determination of mercury content - Flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method 
Rev Specifies two methods of determination of mercury content in sodium hydroxide; the flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method and the dithizone photometric method 
  ICS: 71.060.50 | ISO: 5993: 1979
TZS 1737-1: 2015- ISO 9884-1: 1994 2015  Tea sacks — Specification — Part 1: Reference sack for palletized and containerized transport of tea 
New Specifies the materials, construction and dimensions of a reference sack (valve pasted, flat, hexagonal- ended sack of stepped- end tube) suitable for the palletized and containerized transport of tea 
  ICS: 55.080 | ISO: 9884-1:1994
TZS 144 (Part 2): 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and marking of terminals 
Rev Applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V, used primarily as power source for starting and ignition of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles. 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 1389: 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 17678: 2010 2011  Milk and Milk products – Determination of milk fat purity by gas chromatographic analysis of triglycerides 
Specifies a reference method for the determination of milk fat purity using gas chromatographic analysis of triglycerides. Basically, the method applies to bulk milk, or products made thereof, irrespective of feeding, breed or lactation conditions. 
ICS: 67.100.10) | ISO: 17678: 2010
TZS 501: 2010 (3rd Ed) 2010  Quality Management System – Requirements 
Revised Specifies requirements for a quality management system. 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9001:2008
TZS 821: 2004 2004  Animal feeding stuffs – Preparation of test samples
Specifies methods for the preparation of test samples from laboratory samples of animal feeding stuffs including pet foods 
ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 6498: 1998
TZS 974: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Soil quality – Determination of cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc in aqua regia extracts of soil – Flame and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric methods 
Specifies two methods for determination, by atomic absorption spectrometry, of one or more of cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc, in aqua regia extracts of soil obtained in accordance with ISO 1146. 
ICS: 13.080 | ISO: 11047:1998
TZS 1299: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Standard practice for conditioning containers, packages or packaging components for testing
Provides special conditioning and testing atmospheres that may be used to simulate particular field condition that a container, package or packaging component may encounter during its life or testing cycle. 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 112: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Milk – Production, processing, transportation and distribution – Code of hygiene
The code prescribes the hygienic conditions and hygienic practices for production, processing, storage, transportation and distribution, processing, storage, transportation and distribution of milk at the commercial level. 
ICS: 67.100.
TZS 184: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Food processing units – Infant and child food – General hygiene requirements
Prescribes the general hygienic requirements for the production of whole-some prepackaged food for infants and children. It is an adjunct to TZS 109:1981. 
ICS: 67.020.00
TZS 837 (Part 1): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Air quality – Sampling and test methods – Part 1 – Guidelines for planning the samples of atmosphere and location of monitoring stations
Revised Describes the broad concepts of sampling the atmosphere for its constituents, other than permanent gases, and specifically pollutants 
  ICS: 13.040.01
TZS 1472:2011(1st Ed) IEC 61184:2008 2011  Bayonet lampholders
Applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E27 and E40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. Also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. Also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be used indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. Also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. Also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply 
ICS: 29.140.10 | IEC: 61184:2008
TZS 81: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper – Method for the determination of grammage (Basic Mass)
Prescribes a method for determining the grammage (basic mass) of paper under specified conditions 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 1273: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Pressure sensitive plastic film tape - Specification
Specifies pressure sensitive adhesive synthetic plastic tapes for use in packaging sealing and other similar purposes. 
ICS: 83.180
TZS 1329: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6320: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of refractive index
Specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6320:2000
TZS 953 (Part 2): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 2 – Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manhole and soakaways
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete manholes of circular, rectangular (with or without chamfered or rounded corners) or elliptical cross-section, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 655: 2001 2001  Timber – Method of testing connector joints
Specifies the method of evaluating the strength and rigidity of timber joints fastened with metal connectors, which also require bolts to form the joint. 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 1152: 2010 2010  Green coffee – Size analysis – Manual sieving
Specifies a routine method for carrying out size analysis of green coffee by manual sieving using laboratory test sieves. The procedure includes the determination of moisture content or loss in mass at 105 0C. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 4150:1991
TZS 1583: 2013 2013  Processed cultivated edible mushrooms – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for processed mushrooms of cultivated edible species to be supplied for export and local markets. 
ICS: 67.080.20
TZS 8 Part 2 1979  Reels and drums for bare wires – Specification
Specifies the requirements for reels and wooden drums for bare and covered solid stranded conductors. 
| ISO: 55.040.00
TZS 229:1985 (Part 1) (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors (modified polyester base) –Part 1: Round wire -Specification 
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round cooper conductors covered with modified polyester enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 1530: 2012 (1st Ed)   Rubber - Determination of ash
Specifies two methods for the determination of ash from raw rubbers, compounded rubbers and vulcanizates. The methods are applicable to raw, compounded or vulcanized rubbers of the M, N, O, R and U families described in ISO 1629 
ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 247: 2006
TZS 547: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Fish – meal – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fish-meal. 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 544: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Corrugated fibreboard, bursting strength – Test method by a hydraulic instrument
Rev The test method applies to corrugated fibreboard. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 1495: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-9: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products Sampling and methods of test – Part 9: Determination of copper content – Method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry
Specifies a flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determi- nation of the topper content of fruits, vegetables and derived products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-9: 2000
TZS 1295 2010  Corrugated medium – determination of the flat crush resistance after laboratory fluting
Specifies two methods for the determination of the flat crush resistance of corrugating medium after laboratory fluting. The procedures are applicable to any corrugating medium intended to be used, after fluting, in the manufacture of corrugated board. 
TZS 239:2013 (2nd ed) 2013  Road vehicles – Steel based exhaust systems – Specification
Revision Specifies requirements for the manufacture of steel-based road vehicle exhaust systems together with recommendations for materials. 
  ICS: 43.060.20
TZS 837 (Part 8): 2011(2nd Ed) 2011  Sampling and test method – Determination of particulate lead content of aerosols collected on filters – atomic absorption spectrometric method 
Revised Specifies a method based on acid digestion and atomic absorption spectrometry for the chemical analysis of lead samples collected on filters from ambient air. 
  ICS: 13.040.10 | ISO: 9855:1993
TZS 1704: 2015- EAS 19: 2000 2015  Fresh avocados — Specifications
New Prescribes requirements for fresh avocados (persea americana Gartner or P. Grattisimamill) fruits to be supplied to the consumer in the local or export markets. It does not include avocados for industrial processing. Also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging of the produce up to the dispatching state. 
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 19: 2000
TZS 1000: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 83: 2000 2015  Fresh tomatoes – Specification 
Rev Prescribes requirements for fresh tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) for export and for specified local markets. It also stipulates requirements for handling, grading, and packaging of the produce from the dispatching stage to the marketing stage. 
  ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 83:2000
TZS 1492: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-6 : 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 6: Determination of tin content
Specifies a method for the determination of the tin content in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080 | EAS: 41-6 : 2000
TZS 388: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Passion fruit juice – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for passion fruit juice. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 1390 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 8262 - 1:2005 2011  Milk products and milk-based foods –Determination of fat content by the Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 1: Infants foods 
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of infant foods to which the Röse-Gottlieb method is not applicable [i.e. those milk-based and other types of infant food that contain more than 5 % (mass fraction) (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc. The method is also applicable if the product contains free fatty acids in significant quantities or if hard lumps that do not dissolve completely in ammonia are present in the product. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 1:2005
TZS 592: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Milled rice — Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for milled rice of the
  varieties grown from Oryza spp. intended for human consumption.
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 128:2013
TZS 274 Part 1: 2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test – Part 1: Test method
Revision Specifies the Vickers hardness test method, for the three different ranges of test force for metallic materials. 
  ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6507-1:1997
TZS 1348: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Small power distribution units (ready boards) for single - phase 230V service connections - Requirements
Specifies requirements for distribution boxes that are ready-wired with socket-outlets, with or without a permanently wired luminaire. The boxes are intended for single-phase 230 V service connections for direct connection to the terminals of an electricity dispenser or meter, and for use either in a dwelling or installed in a waterproof enclosure. This type of distribution box is called a small power distribution unit (SPDU), and it is primarily intended for use in low-cost housing. It is also commonly known as a “ready board”. 
ICS: 29.130.99
TZS 383: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of copper content in sodium hydroxide
Describes a method for the determination of copper content in sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 1012: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Fertilizers and soil conditioners - final samples – Practical arrangements 
Establishes practical arrangements relating to final samples of solid fertilizers and soil conditioners. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 7410: 1983
TZS 89: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Sulphuric acid – Code of safety
Describes physical, chemical and hazardous properties, health, fire or explosion hazards involved 
ICS: 71.060
TZS 1175: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs- General requirement and guidance for microbiological examination
Gives general requirement and guidance/options intended for tree main use: implementation of ISO/TC 34/SC 9 or ISO/TC 43/SC 5 standards for detection or enumeration of microorganisms, named hereafter “specific standards” 
ICS: 07.100.20 | ISO: 7218: 2007
TZS 1187 (Part 5): 2010(1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 5: Manual cylinder valve
Specifies test and requirements for the manual cylinder valve, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-5: 2001
TZS 336:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of volumetric swelling 
Revision Specifies two methods for the determination of swelling of wood: the stereometric method and the mercury volumenometer method. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 979: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Determination of cyanide 
Is applicable to as-received soil samples, and specifies two quantification methods for the determination of easily released and complex cyanides. 
ICS: 13.080.10 | ISO: 11262:2003
TZS 849: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Specification – Part 1 – Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
Applies to building limes used as binders for preparation of mortar (for masonry, rendering and plastering) and production of other construction products. 
ICS: 91.100.10 | IEC: BS EN 459 (Part 1): 2001
TZS 175:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Hexagon nuts, style 2 – Product grade A & B
Rev Gives specifications for hexagon nuts, style 2 (property classes 10 and 12), with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up to and including 36 
  ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4033: 1979
TZS 719: 2015- EAS 253-1: 2001 2015  Code of practice for grading of textile materials — Part 1: Fabrics
New Specifies requirements for grading of textile fabrics. 
  ICS: 61.020 | EAS: 253-1:2001
TZS 361: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Plastic – Symbols
Provides uniform symbols for terms relating to plastics. 
ICS: 83.080.01
TZS 572: 1997 (1st Ed) 1997  Toffees – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for toffees 
ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 181:1983 1983  Infants and children foods – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for infants and children foods in order to safeguard them from health hazard emanating from foods contaminated with micro-organisms. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 168:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  General purpose screw threads – Basic profile – Part 1: Metric screw threads 
Rev Specifies the basic profile for ISO general purpose metric screw threads (M). 
  ICS: 21.040.20 | ISO: 68-1:1998
TZS 603: 2015- ISO 3668: 1998 2015  Paints and varnishes — Visual comparison of the colour of paints 
New Specifies a method for the visual comparison of the colour of films of paints or related products against a standard (either a reference standard or a freshly prepared standard) using either natural daylight or artificial light sources in s standard booth 
  ICS: 87.040 | ISO: 3668:1998
TZS 1306: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 16069: 2004 2011  Graphical symbols - Safety signs - Safety way guidance systems (SWGS) 
Describe the principles governing the design and application of visual components used to create a safety way guidance system (SWGS). 
ICS: 01.080.10; 01.080.20 | ISO: 16069: 2004
TZS 826: 2015- ISO 14718: 1998 (1st ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs – Determination of Aflatoxin B1 content of mixed feeds – High performance liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method
Specifies a high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the determination of aflatoxin B1 content of animal feeding stuffs including those containing citrus pulp. 
ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 14718:1998
TZS 1307: 2010 ISO 11439: 2000 2010  Gas cylinders - high pressure cylinders for the on- board storage of natural gas as a fuel automotive vehicles 
Specifies minimum requirements for serially produced light weight refillable gas cylinders intended only for the on board storage of high pressure compressed natural gas as a fuel for automobile vehicles to which the cylinders are to be fixed. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 11439: 2000
TZS 1167: 2015- ISO 1573: 1980 2015  Tea — Determination of loss in mass at 103 ºC 
New Specifies a method for the determination of the loss in mass when tea is heated in air at 103oC 
  ICS: 67.140.10
TZS 1390 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 8262 - 1:2005 2011  Milk products and milk-based foods –Determination of fat content by the Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 1: Infants foods 
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of infant foods to which the Röse-Gottlieb method is not applicable [i.e. those milk-based and other types of infant food that contain more than 5 % (mass fraction) (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc. The method is also applicable if the product contains free fatty acids in significant quantities or if hard lumps that do not dissolve completely in ammonia are present in the product. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 1:2005
TZS 353: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Galvanized corrugated iron sheets – Specification 
Revised Specifies the materials, profiles and dimensions of hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets. 
  ICS: 77.140. 01
TZS 1120:2009 2009  Environmental Management- Vocabulary
Defines terms of fundamental concepts related to environmental management, published in the ISO 14000 series of International Standards 
ICS: 01.040.13 | ISO: 14050:2009
TZS 125(Part 2):2002 (2nd Ed) 2002  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) – Part 2: Technique using rabbit plasma fibrinogen agar medium 
Rev Describes a horizontal method for enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci in products intended for human consumption or for feeding animals by counting of colonies obtained on a solid medium (rabbit plasma fibrinogen medium) after aerobic incubation at 35 oC or 37 oC (see reference). 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 6881-2:1999
TZS 1411: 2014 (1st ed) 2014  Spring mattress — Specification 
Specifies terms, definition, requirements and methods for sampling and testing spring mattresses for general usage. 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 1391:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Refined mustard oil – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for refined mustard oil. 
ICS: 67.100.10
TZS 785 2008  Calcium hypochlorite for Disinfection of water intended for human consumption – Specification
Prescribes the quality requirements and methods sampling and test for calcium chlorite for disinfection of water intended for human consumption 
ICS: 71.100.80
TZS 1293 (Part 2): 2010 2010  Test sieves- technical requirements and testing – Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
Specifies the technical requirement and corresponding test methods for sieves of perforated metal plate. It applies to test sieves having, round holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 1 mm or square holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 4 mm.
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: 3310-2:1999
TZS 581: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Hand dishwashing and light duty detergent (liquid) – Specification
Revised Specifies requirements for liquid detergent for household dishwashing. It does not cover detergent for machine dishwashing and multipurpose cleaning. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 296:2011
TZS 489: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Clay roofing tile and fittings – product definition and Specification
Revised Specifies requirements for clay roofing tiles and fittings for pitched roof coverings and wall cladding and lining 
  ICS: 91.100.25
TZS 632: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Natural latex rubber condoms – Requirements and test methods 
Revision Specifies the minimum requirements and the test methods to be used for condoms made from natural rubber latex which are supplied to consumers for contraceptive purposes and to assist in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. 
  ICS: 11.200 | ISO: 4074: 2002
TZS 812: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Cosmetic pencils – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for cosmetic pencils. It covers the following four types: eye-brow pencil, eye liner pencil, bind pencil and lip-liner pencil. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 7 - 1: 2015 (2nd Ed) 2015  All aluminium conductors (AAC) for overhead power transmission — Specification
Rev Applies to the requirements for uninsulated all aluminium stranded conductors (AAC) for overhead power transmission purposes.
  ICS: 29.050
TZS 948: 2007 2007  Metal roofing tiles – Specification 
Covers requirements for metal roofing tiles (coated or uncoated) supplied in the form of carbon steel sheets or aluminium alloy sheets (each comprising a series of simulated tile units) and for trim sections (of the same materials) designed for use in conjunction with tile units of the same material and of appropriate profile 
ICS: 91.100.25
TZS 1434-4: 2011 ISO 13007-4:2010 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 4: Test methods for grouts 
Describes test methods for determining characteristics for grouts used in the installation of ceramic tiles. The test methods described are the following; determination of flexural and compressive strength, determination of water adsorption, determination of shrinkage, determination of resistance to abrasion, determination of transverse deformation, determination of chemical resistance. 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007-4:2010
TZS 1335: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 8294: 1994 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of copper, iron and nickel content - Graphite furnace atomic absorption method
Specifies a method for the determination of trace amounts of copper, Iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils, referred to hereinafter as fats 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 8294:1994
TZS 1:2002 (2nd Ed) 2002  National flag of Tanzania – Specification
Prescribes the design, construction details and other particulars of the national flag of Tanzania made of mill spun and loom woven cotton bunting. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 531: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Colour fastness to spotting: Water
Specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to spotting by water. 
ICS: 59.080.01 | ISO: 105-E07: 1989
TZS 33: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Spices and condiments – Sampling 
Rev Specifies a method of sampling spices and condiments 
  ICS: 67.060 | ISO: 948: 1980
TZS 641: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Copper alloy Ingots and copper alloy castings – Specification
Specifies the requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties and other characteristics of copper alloy ingots intended to be re-melted for production of castings and copper alloy castings 
ICS: 77.120.30
TZS 131: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuff: General guidance for enumeration of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count technique at 25oC
Rev General guidance for enumerative of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count Technique at 25oC It gives general guidance for the enumeration of viable yeasts and moulds in products intended for human consumption or animal feeding stuffs by means of colony count at 25oC 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: ISO 7954:1987
TZS 1187 (Part 17): 2010(1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 17: Flexible fuel line
Specifies test and requirements for the flexible line, a compressed natural gas fuel system component in accordance with SAE J 517 (100R-8 hose) or JIS B 8362 intended for use on the types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-17: 2001
TZS 439: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Wheat flour – Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for wheat flour prepared from common wheat triticum aestivum L or club wheat, triticum compactum (host) or a mixture thereof intended for making bread, biscuits and other food products for human consumption 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 767:2012
TZS 143 Part 1:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Primary batteries – Part 1: General 
Revised Applicable to primary batteries with respect to their electrochemical system, dimensions, nomenclature, terminal configurations, markings, test methods, typical performance, safety and environmental aspects. 
  ICS: 29.220.20
TZS 727 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Cement – Part 1- Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements 
Defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1184: 2010(1st Ed) 2010  Vehicle stability performance in the event of tyre failure
Specifies the directional stability performance requirements for rigid passenger vehicles in the event of a tyre failure. It does not apply to articulated units or combination of vehicle or to failure of a tyre on a dual wheeled axle. 
ICS: 43.060.40
TZS 304:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Pineapple juice – Specification 
Revision Prescribes requirements and method of sampling and test for pineapple juice. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 1561:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)- Determination of phosphours content by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) emission spectrometry)
Specifies inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometry method for the determination of phosphorus content between 4 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg in Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, hereinafter referred as FAME. This method aims to evaluate the FAME quality, in terms of transesterification by products content such as phosphorus, whose concentration may affect the fuel behavior. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 58 (Part 1):1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Aggregate – Part 1: Sampling and classification
Specifies method of obtaining samples of aggregates for test and for such purposes as research, production control and assessment of variations. 
ICS: 91.100
TZS 169: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  ISO General purpose metric screw threads – General plan and selected sizes for screw, bolts and nuts
Specifies the general plan of ISO general-purpose metric screw threads and selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts. 
ICS: 21.040.10 | ISO: 261:1973; ISO 263:1973
TZS 962: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Native starch – Determination of starch content – Ewers polarimetric method
Specifies a polarimetric method for the determination of the starch content of native starch, with the exception of starch with high amylose content. 
ICS: 67.040 | ISO: 10520: 1997
TZS 922: 2006(1st Ed) 2006  Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Polyethylene (PE) 
Specifies the requirements for polyethylene (PE) pipes, fitting and piping systems intended for use for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage for the conveyance of soil and waste discharge of domestic and industrial origin, as surface water. 
ICS: 23.040.20 | ISO: 8772: 2006
TZS 1472:2011(1st Ed) IEC 61184:2008 2011  Bayonet lampholders
Applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E27 and E40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. Also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. Also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be used indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. Also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. Also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply 
ICS: 29.140.10 | IEC: 61184:2008
TZS 838: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Energy drinks- Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for energy drinks 
ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 3: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Atmospheric conditions for testing
Specifies the atmospheric conditions for testing materials, equipment and products. It applies to such tests where atmospheric conditions need to be controlled to obtain comparable and reproducible results or to conduct measurements where test results obtained under different conditions have to be reduced to standard conditions 
ICS: 13.040.20
TZS 234:1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Voltages for A.C. transmission and distribution systems – Specification
Specifies the voltage recognized as standard for alternating current power transmission and distribution systems 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 1548 (Part 2): 2012 2012  Ophthalmic optics - Semi finished spectacle lens blanks –Part 1: Specifications for progressive power lens blanks
Specifies requirements for the optical geometrical properties of semi- finished progressive power spectacle lens blanks. 
ICS: 11.040.70 | ISO: 10322-1:2006
TZS 1093-4: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles - Part 4: Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
Defines a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and breaking strength of all ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545: 2004
TZS 1428:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Setting lotion – Specification 
Specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and test for setting lotions. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1157:2010 2010  Green Coffee - Guidelines on methods of specification.
Gives guidance on methods to be used to describe green coffee for sale and purchase, and is based on the terms of contract used in the international coffee trade. It also recommends procedures for sampling, packing, marking, storage and shipping of green coffee. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 9116:2004
TZS 750: 2015 2015  Tolerance limits for noxious gases/fumes
Sets tolerance limits for noxious gaseous and fumes emitted from industrial, commercial, municipal operations and informal sector activities. It also specifies methods for direct measurement of concentration of noxious gases and fumes from emitting source. 
ICS: 13.040.30
TZS 356: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take-off
Specifies requirements for types 1, 2 and 3 rear mounted power take-off (PTO), the clearance zones around them and the protection of the power take-off on agricultural tractors. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 23: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to light: Xenon ARC
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials of all kinds (cotton, wool, silk etc.) and in all forms (fibre, yarn or fabric) to the action of artificial light, namely xenon lamp.
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 254: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Steel – Carbon steel billets, continuously cast for hot rolling into structural steel
Covers requirements for four grades of carbon steel billets continuously cast to be hot rolled into structure steels such as bars and wire rods for concrete reinforcement designated as grade 410 (high tensile steel), grade 350 (medium tensile steel), grade 250 (mild steel) and grade 110 (low carbon or dead soft steel). 
ICS: 77.140.15
TZS 677: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Surface active agents – Detergents - Determination of anionic active matter content by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
Specifies a manual or mechanical method for the determination of anionic-active matter present in detergents 
ICS: 71.100.30 | ISO: 2271: 1989
TZS 193: 2013 (1st Ed) 2013  Leather – Vegetable tanned sole – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements and method of test for sole leather produced by vegetable tanning and used for making and repairing soles of all types of leather sole footwear. 
  ICS: 61.060
TZS 1272: 2010 2010  Pressure sensitive adhesive polypropylene tapes for packaging
Specifies pressure sensitive adhesive polypropylene tapes for packaging and sealing. 
ICS: 83.180
TZS 1052:2008 2008  Hypodermic needles for single use – Colour coding for identification
Establishes a colours code for the identification of single-use hypodermic needled of nominal outside diameters in the range 0,3mm to 3,4 mm. It applies to normal- walled, thin walled and extra-thin-walled needles and to opaque and translucent colours. 
ICS: 11.040.25 | ISO: 6009: 1992
TZS 1053: 2008 2008  Sterile hypodermic needles for single use
Specifies requirements for sterile hypodermic needles for single use of nominal outside diameters 0,3 and 1,2mm. It does not apply to dental needless 
ICS: 11.040.25 | ISO: 7864: 1993
TZS 1332:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3596: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fat and oils – Determination of unsaponifiable mater – Method using diethyl ether extraction
Specifies a method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3596:2000
TZS 742: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Oilseeds – Sampling
Rev Specifies methods of sampling oilseeds. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | ISO: 542: 1990
TZS 543: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Corrugated fibre boards – Determination of edgewise crush resistance-waxed edge method
Rev Specifies a method for the determination of the edgewise crush resistance of corrugated fibre board. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 403: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Foodstuffs – Method for examination of shigella
Describes a microbiological method for the detection and identification of shigella in foodstuffs 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1273: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Pressure sensitive plastic film tape - Specification
Specifies pressure sensitive adhesive synthetic plastic tapes for use in packaging sealing and other similar purposes. 
ICS: 83.180
TZS 585: 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Ready to drink non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage – Specification
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for ready to drink non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.160.30
TZS 841 Part 2: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 2 – Requirements for stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery 
Specifies material, performance requirements and test methods for table cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, curving sets, ladles, children’s cutlery and other serving pieces.
ICS: 67.250 | ISO: 8442-2:1997
TZS 318(Part 1): 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry – Part 1: Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1442 2010  Performance requirements for motor vehicle frontal protection systems intended for game touring and hunting.
Sets out requirements for all types of vehicle frontal protection systems and specifies the road user protection criterion. This standard also require that motor vehicles fitted with a frontal protection system to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of this country. 
ICS: 43.060.99
TZS 518: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Compression test
Specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 16 1979  Steel – Clout or slate nail – Specification
Specifies quality requirements and sampling of clout or slate nails made from mild steel round wire 
| ISO: 21.060.50
TZS 513: 2009 (2nd Ed 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Conditioning for testing
Revised Specifies a method for the conditioning of complete, filled transport package and unit loads. 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 480: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Coffee and coffee products- determination of the caffeine content using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)- Reference method
Revised Specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of the coffee content of green coffee, roasted coffee, soluble coffee, regular and decaffeinated and mixed instant coffee products (e. g coffee/ chicory mix) 
  ICS: 67.140 | ISO: 20481:2008
TZS 1156: 2010 2010  Green Coffee - determinationof loss in mass at 105 oC.
Specifies a method for the determination of the loss in mass at 105oC of green coffee. It is applicable to decaffeinated and non- decaffeinated green coffee. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6673:2003
TZS 1459: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 10006: 2003 2011  Quality management systems – Guidelines for quality management in projects
Gives guidance on the application of quality management in projects. It is applicable to projects of varying complexity, small or large, of short or long duration, in different environments, and irrespective of the kind of product or process involved. This can necessitate some tailoring of the guidance to suit a particular project. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10006: 2003
TZS 450: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Cheese – Methods of sampling and test
Specifies the methods of sampling and test for cheese 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 320:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Textiles – Absorbent cotton wool for medical use – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the requirements of absorbent cotton wool for medical use. 
  ICS: 59.080
TZS 95: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Gas cylinders – Low pressure – Code of practice for visual inspection
Covers equipment for the measurement of various external and internal defects of gas cylinders by visual inspection. Gives guidance to cylinder users in establishing whether the cylinders are in good and safe working conditions 
ICS: 23.020.30
TZS 458:1990 (1st Ed) 1991  Processed meat products – Code of practice
Describes minimum requirements of hygienic conditions in the production, handling, packing, storage and transportation of processed meat products. 
ICS: 67.120.10
TZS 1281: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Potato crisps - specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for crisps made from potato tuber. 
ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 745: 2010
TZS 1427:2011 2011  Lanolin, anhydrous for cosmetics industry
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for anhydrous lanolin for cosmetic industry. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 556 Part 1 1995  Meter boxes
Specifies requirements for boxes intended to contain one or more energy meters and to be mounted on a vertical, flat surfaced structure 
ICS: 21.180.00
TZS 402: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Microbiological specification for fish and fish products 
Prescribes the microbiological specifications for fresh, frozen, smoked and cooked fish and fish products excluding shellfish. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 892 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Polyethylene tanks for storage of potable water –Part 1 – Specification
Specifies the requirements for materials, constructions, dimensions and tolerances, fittings, workmanship, performance, inspection and testing of rotational moulded polyethylene potable water storage tanks. 
ICS: 23.020.10
TZS 1615: 2014(1st Ed) 2014  Bonded abrasive products — General requirements
Covers bonded abrasive products in general (grinding wheels, segments, sticks and stones) excluding abrasive products with diamond or cubic boron nitride. It gives the designation, the main form and denomination of bonded abrasive products, the standard profile of straight wheels, the range of outside diameters, the range of thickness, the range of bore diameters specifications the making 
ICS: 25.100.70 | ISO: 525: 1999
TZS 516: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Vibration test at fixed low frequency
Revised Specifies a method for carrying out vibration test on complete, filled transport packages of unit loads using sinusoidal excitation at fixed frequency 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 979: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Determination of cyanide 
Is applicable to as-received soil samples, and specifies two quantification methods for the determination of easily released and complex cyanides. 
ICS: 13.080.10 | ISO: 11262:2003
TZS 230 (Part 1):1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors – Aromatic polyamide – Base – Specification – Part 1: Round wire
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round copper conductors covered with aromatic polyamide enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 760 (Part 3): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 3 – Determination of setting time and soundness 
Describes the methods for determining setting time and soundness of cements. . 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1493: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-7: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 7: Determination of iron content – 1, 10 - phenanthroline photometric method
Specifies a 1,10-phenanthroline photometric method for the determination of the iron content of fruits, vegetables and derived products 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-7: 2000
TZS 1304: 2011 (1st Ed0 ISO 6309: 1987 2011  Fire protection - Safety signs
Specifies safety signs for use in the field of fire protection and fire-fighting. 
ICS: 13.220.20 | ISO: 6309: 1987
TZS 328:2014 (3rd ed) 2014  Maize flour – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for maize flour for human consumption milled from grains of the common maize (Zea mays L). 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 768:2012
TZS 716: 2015- EAS 246: 2001 2015  Method for determination of added oil content of sisal or jute yarn or fabric
New Describes a method for determination of added oil content of sisal or jute yarn or fabric or a combination of sisal and jute fabric. 
  ICS: 67.200 | EAS: 246:2001
TZS 753:2009-ISO 37:2005 2009  Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of tensile stress-strain properties 
Rev Describes a method for the determination of the tensile stress-strain properties of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers. 
  ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 37: 2005
TZS 79:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Paper – Determination of bursting strength
Revision Prescribes methods for measuring bursting strengths of paper. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 1430: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Tea Masala - Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for tea masala which is used as a flavouring material in the preparation of tea. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 281 1989  Corrugated asbestos – Cement sheets and fittings – Specifications
Withdrawn Covers asbestos fibre, with its unique properties of heat, fire and corrosion resistance, combined with tensile strength and flexibility. 
TZS 207 1984  Leather – Determination of distention and strength of grain (ball burst test)
Specifies a method for determining distention and strength of leather grain. The method is intended for use with boot and shoe upper leather 
ICS: 59.140.30 | ISO: 3379:1976
TZS 458:1990 (1st Ed) 1991  Processed meat products – Code of practice
Describes minimum requirements of hygienic conditions in the production, handling, packing, storage and transportation of processed meat products. 
ICS: 67.120.10
TZS 284: 2016 - IEC 60076-1: 2011(1st ed) 2016  Power transformers — Part 1: General 
Rev Applies to three-phase and single-phase power transformers (including auto-transformers) with the exception of certain categories of small and special transformers such as:– single-phase transformers with rated power less than 1 kVA and three-phase transformers less than 5 kVA;
  – transformers, which have no windings with rated voltage higher than 1 000 V;
  – instrument transformers;
  – traction transformers mounted on rolling stock;
  – starting transformers;
  – testing transformers;
  – welding transformers;
  – explosion-proof and mining transformers;
  – transformers for deep water (submerged) applications 
  ICS: 29.180 | IEC: 60076-1: 2011
TZS 761 (Part 4): 2006 (1st Ed)   Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test – Part 4 – Table of hardness values 
Gives a table of the Brinell hardness values for use in tests on flat surfaces 
ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6506 (Part 4): 2005
TZS 185: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Milk and milk products – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for liquid, condensed and dried milk, cheese, ice cream and butter 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 350: 2015- ISO 6078: 1982 (2nd ed) 2015  Black tea — Vocabulary
Revised Provides a list of terms and definitions, applicable to the techniques for processing and assessing black tea for commerce. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 6078: 1982
TZS 472: 2010 (3rd Ed) 2010  Cassava and cassava products – Determination of total cyanogens – Enzymatic Assay Method 
Rev Prescribes a test method for the determination of total cyanogens in cassava and cassava products. 
  ICS: 67.040
TZS 1434-1:2011 ISO 13007 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
Defines terms concerning the products, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile adhesives. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile adhesives [cementitious (C), dispersion (D) and reaction resin (R) adhesives]. 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007
TZS 1583: 2013 2013  Processed cultivated edible mushrooms – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for processed mushrooms of cultivated edible species to be supplied for export and local markets. 
ICS: 67.080.20
TZS 49:2014 (3rd ed) 2014  Edible groundnut oil – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts). Does not apply to groundnut oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | EAS: 300:2013
TZS 1236:2014 2014  Group of cheeses in brine (Feta) — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for cheeses in brine (Feta) intended for direct consumption or for further processing. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 349: 2015- ISO 3103: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea – Preparation of liquor for use in sensory analysis
Revised Specifies a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 3103:1980
TZS 494: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Sodium hydroxide for industrial use- Determination of carbonates content- titrimetric method
Rev Specifies out a titrimetric method of the determination of carbonates content of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. 
  ICS: 71.060.50 | ISO: 3196: 1975
TZS 760 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 1- Determination of strength
Describes a method of determining the compressive and flexural strengths of cement mortar. It describes the reference procedures; it allows the use of alternative procedures only in well-defined cases provided they do not affect the results significantly as specified in clause 11. In case of a dispute, only the reference procedure in this standard is used, excluding any alternatives. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 145: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982  Electric cables – Spark testing – Specification
Specifies requirements and test methods for A.C. and D.C. spark testing of the insulation and sheath of electric cable 
ICS: 29.060.20
TZS 1334: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO: 356: 1996 2010  Essential Oils - Preparation of Test Sample
Gives general guidance for the preparation of samples of essential oils submitted to a laboratory for analysis 
ICS: 71.100.60 | ISO: 356:1996
TZS 638 (Part 3): 2014 2014  Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 3: List of colorants allowed in cosmetic products
Prescribes the list of colorants allowed in cosmetic products. It includes the salts and lakes of substances and when a colorant is expressed as a specific salt, its other salts and lakes shall also be included. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 377(Part 3):2013
TZS 259 Part 4:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Direct exploration of soil and rock types as well as groundwater conditions – Part 4: Identification and description of soil types and rocks
Revised Establishes the basic principles for the identification and classification of soils and rocks on the basis of those material and mass characteristics most commonly used for soils for engineering purposes. 
  ICS: 13.080
TZS 729: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs –Horizontal method for the enumeration of coliforms – Colony count technique 
Gives general guidelines for the enumeration of coliforms present in products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals, by means of the technique of counting colonies on a solid medium, after incubation at 30 ºC, 35 ºC or 37 ºC. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4832: 2006
TZS 953 (Part 4): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 4 – Specification for pre-stressed non-pressure pipes and fittings with flexible joints
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for prestressed concrete non-pressure circular pipes and fittings with flexible joints (with seals either integrated in the units or supplied separately) and nominal sizes not exceeding DN 3200, for which the main intended use is the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure, in pipelines that are generally buried. 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 325: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Textiles – Textiles fibres – Methods of sampling for testing
Specifies several methods for preparing laboratory samples of fibres, and presents a limited treatment of the problem of drawing specimens for testing. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 1435:2011 ISO 26986:2010 2011  Resilient floor coverings – Expanded (cushioned) poly(vinyl chloride) floor covering – Specification 
Specifies the characteristics of floor coverings based on expanded (cushioned) poly(vinyl chloride), supplied as either tiles or rolls. 
ICS: 97.150 | ISO: 26986:2010
TZS 1198: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Chemically pure (CP) glycerine — Specification
New Prescribes the requirementsand methods of sampling and testing for chemically pure glycerine. 
  ICS: 71.100
TZS 1252: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Stainless steel needle tubing for manufacture of medical device
Specifies the dimensions, surface and mechanical properties of normal and thin- walled tubing of designated metric sizes 0.3 mm to 3.4 mm and of extra- thin-walled tubing of designed metric sizes 0.6 mm to 2.1 mm. It does not specify stiffness properties for extra- thin- walled tubing of designated metric sizes 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm 1.2 mm; 1.4 mm; 1.8 mm and 2.1 mm. 
ICS: 77.140.20
TZS 493: 2013(2nd Ed) 2013  Road vehicles – Advance warning triangle to indicate temporary Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements for retro-reflective triangle sign, which may be placed on or beside the road to give advance warning of the presence of a temporary obstruction, which may cause traffic hazard. 
  ICS: 93. 080.30
TZS 36:2014(4th ed) 2014  Laundry soap — Specification
Rev specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. 
  It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance.
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 31: 2013
TZS 83: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper – Methods for sampling and test for moisture content
Prescribes methods for the determination of moisture content of paper at the time of sampling 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 755: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Kikoi – Specification
Specifies the requirements for Kikoi 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 986: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Instruments for measuring vehicle exhaust emissions – Metrological and technical requirements; Metrological control and performance tests 
Specifies the metrological and technical requirements and tests for measuring instruments that serve to determine the volume fractions of certain components of the exhaust gases emanating from motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.040.99 | ISO: 3930: 2000
TZS 850: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Test methods
Describes methods of test for the determination of chemical, mechanical and physical properties of building lime 
ICS: 91.100.10 | IEC: BS EN 459 (Part 2): 1995
TZS 990: 2009 2009  Solid fertilizers – Determination of moisture content
Describes the methods for the determination of moisture content in solid fertilizers 
ICS: 29.220.20
TZS 1429: 2012 2011  Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked Paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticum aestivum L or club wheat, Triticum compactum (Host) or a mixture thereof 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 693: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Size designation of clothes – Women’s and girl’s outwear garments
Establishes a system of designating the sizes of women’s and girl’s outwear garments (including nightwear and swimwear) that are classified as a) covering the upper or whole body, or b) covering the lower body only. Both the control dimensions on which the size designation system is based and the method of indicating the designation on a garment label are laid down. 
ICS: 61.020. | ISO: 3637 – 1977
TZS 1410: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides – specification 
Describes the characteristics of anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods. Gives the information on its use in water treatment. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 1327: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3961: 2009 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils- Determination of iodine value
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the iodine value (IV) of
animal and vegetable fats and oils hereinafter referred to as fats.
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3961:2009
TZS 227: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Polyethylene containers – Method of test 
Prescribes the method of test for polyethylene containers 
ICS: 55.120
TZS 1179: 2010 2010  Water quality – Detection of Salmonella Species
Specifies a method for the detection of Salmonella species in water samples for monitoring purposes. 
ICS: 07.100.20 | ISO: 6340: 1995
TZS 816: 20134 (2nd Ed) 2013  Packaging – Glossary of terms in plastics and flexible packaging
Rev Defines the packaging terms used in plastics and flexible packaging excluding paper. 
  ICS: 29.240.01
TZS 488: 1992 1992  Concrete roofing tiles and fittings – Specification
Specifies requirements for concrete rooting tiles and fittings. Group A double – lap (non- – interlocking) concrete tiles and concrete slates. Group B singles – lap (interlocking) concrete tiles and concrete slates. 
ICS: 91.100.25
TZS 764: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Brewing barley – Specification
Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for brewing barley 
ICS: 67.060.00
TZS 101:2011 (3rd ed) 2011  Refined sugar – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements for moisture content, sucrose content, colour, reducing sugar, hygiene, microorganisms, packaging, marking, labeling and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar. 
  ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 1393: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 2450: 2008 2011  Cream – Determination of fat content by Gravimetric method
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of raw, processed and sour cream in which no appreciable separation or breakdown of fat, due to lipolysis, has occurred 
ICS: 67.100.99 | ISO: 2450: 2008
TZS   1276:2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Fresh Sweet Cassava - Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for varieties of fresh sweet cassava roots, intended for direct human consumption. 
ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 738: 2010
TZS 1166: 2015- ISO 15598: 1999 2015  Tea — Determination of crude fibre content
New Specifies a method for the determination of crude fibre content in tea 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 15598:1999
TZS 948: 2007 2007  Metal roofing tiles – Specification 
Covers requirements for metal roofing tiles (coated or uncoated) supplied in the form of carbon steel sheets or aluminium alloy sheets (each comprising a series of simulated tile units) and for trim sections (of the same materials) designed for use in conjunction with tile units of the same material and of appropriate profile 
ICS: 91.100.25
TZS 16: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Steel – Clout or slate nail – Specification
Specifies quality requirements and sampling of clout or slate nails made from mild steel round wire 
ICS: 21.060.50
TZS 1390 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 8262 - 1:2005 2011  Milk products and milk-based foods –Determination of fat content by the Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 1: Infants foods 
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of infant foods to which the Röse-Gottlieb method is not applicable [i.e. those milk-based and other types of infant food that contain more than 5 % (mass fraction) (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc. The method is also applicable if the product contains free fatty acids in significant quantities or if hard lumps that do not dissolve completely in ammonia are present in the product. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 1:2005
TZS 486: 1992(1st Ed) 1992  Sensory analysis – Methodology – Guidelines for the preparation of samples for which direct sensory analysis is not feasible
Lays down guidelines for the preparation of foodstuff for which direct sensory analysis is not feasible, either because of the intensity of their flavour or their physical state (viscosity), colour powderness etc 
ICS: 67.230.00 | ISO: 5497 – 1982
TZS 25: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to sea water
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials to sea water 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 999: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 6: 2000 2015  Fresh pineapple – Specification 
Rev Covers requirements for fresh pineapples (Ananas comosus L.). It provides guidance on the quality of pineapples from the harvesting, handling, grading, transport and packaging stages to marketing. It also specifies provisions concerning quality, sizing tolerances and presentation of the fruit to the market. The standard does not include pineapples for industrial processing.
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 6:2000
TZS 278:2012 (Revised) 2012  Textiles – Absorbent cotton gauze – Specification
Revision Gives the constructional details and other particulars of one type of absorbent cotton gauze bleached and undedicated. 
  ICS: 11.140
O&M 10 1990  Good laboratory practices – General
Special Outlines the procedures to be followed in handling samples received for testing in TBS laboratories to the handling over of the Test report to the client. 
TZS 123:1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Microbiological examination for clostridium perfringens – Test method
Specifies procedures for the detection and enumeration of clostridium perfringens in food stuffs 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 173:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Hexagon head bolts – Product grade C
Rev Gives specifications for hexagon head bolts with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up to and including 36mm of product grade C. 
  ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4016:1999
TZS 278:2012 (Revised) 2012  Textiles – Absorbent cotton gauze – Specification
Revision Gives the constructional details and other particulars of one type of absorbent cotton gauze bleached and undedicated. 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 1607:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Composite flour — Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for composite flour intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 782:2012
TZS 379: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Code of safety for sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
Specifies a code of safety concerning hazards relating to sodium hydroxide. It gives the properties and essential information for the safe handling and use of sodium hydroxide. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 143 Part 1:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Primary batteries – Part 1: General 
Revised Applicable to primary batteries with respect to their electrochemical system, dimensions, nomenclature, terminal configurations, markings, test methods, typical performance, safety and environmental aspects. 
  ICS: 29.220.20
O&M 2 Special Methodological document for records management
Prescribes all items on which information or knowledge can be stored i.e. paper, files, films, tapes (records) etc. It also gives definitions and objectives of record management, system to follow, movement of files, implementation, storage and retrieval 
TZS 1133:2010 2010  Skin care oils – Specification
Prescribes the requirements for skin care oils based on refined vegetable oils blends, vegetable oils, mineral oils or mixture of the vegetable oils and mineral oils meant for application on the skin for adults and babies. The standard does not cover skin creams, lotions or pure essential oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 1523: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Environmental labels and declarations - General principles
Establishes guiding principles for the development and use of environmental labels and declarations. 
ICS: 13.020.50 | ISO: 14020: 2000
TZS 544: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Corrugated fibreboard, bursting strength – Test method by a hydraulic instrument
Rev The test method applies to corrugated fibreboard. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 1647-1:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Antibacterial toilet soap — Specification — Part 1: Solid
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for solid
antibacterial toilet soap.
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 766-1:2013
TZS 548: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Blood-meal – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of blood meal. 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 1430: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Tea Masala - Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for tea masala which is used as a flavouring material in the preparation of tea. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 1295 2010  Corrugated medium – determination of the flat crush resistance after laboratory fluting
Specifies two methods for the determination of the flat crush resistance of corrugating medium after laboratory fluting. The procedures are applicable to any corrugating medium intended to be used, after fluting, in the manufacture of corrugated board. 
TZS 92: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Sewage effluents – Sampling and test methods
Prescribes the methods of sampling and test for sewage effluents 
ICS: 13.060.30
TZS 841 Part 4: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 4 – Requirements for gold-plated cutlery 
Specifies requirements for gold-plated cutlery. 
ICS: 67.250. | ISO: 8442-4:1997
TZS 543: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Corrugated fibre boards – Determination of edgewise crush resistance-waxed edge method
Rev Specifies a method for the determination of the edgewise crush resistance of corrugated fibre board. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 176:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Hexagon nuts – Product grade C 
Gives specifications for hexagon nuts (property classes 4 and 5) with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up and including 36 mm and product grade C. 
ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4034:1999
TZS 644: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Petroleum liquids – Manual sampling 
Specifies the procedure to be used for obtaining by manual methods, samples of liquid hydrocarbons, tank residues and deposits from fixed tanks, railcars, road vehicles, ship and barges, drums and cans, or from liquids being pumped in pipelines. 
ICS: 75.080 | ISO: 3170: 1988
TZS 369: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Sodium hypochlorite solutions – Specification 
Covers an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite for industrial use, laundry bleaching and water purification, as well as dilute aqueous solutions of sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic use. 
ICS: 71.100.80
TZS 451: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Specification for containers and cell covers for lead-acid batteries of the automobile type
Covers the requirements and method of test for hard rubber containers construction or single cell and cell covers for lead-acid batteries used in motor vehicles only.
ICS: 55.120.
TZS 1235: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Steel tubes for water and sewage
Specifies the technical condition for delivery of seamless and welded steel tubes for the conveyance of water and sewage at temperatures between 10oC and 120oC. 
ICS: 77.140.75 | ISO: 599:1991
TZS 1736: 2016 2015  Coriander — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum L.), in the whole and ground (powdered) forms intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 636: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  General method for determination of vitamin D in food and foodstuffs
Prescribes a method for determination of vitamin D in food and foodstuffs. 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 116: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Food additives – Labeling
Applies to the labelling of food additives sold as such whether by retail or other tan by retail, including sales to caterers and food manufacturers for the purpose of their business. This standard also applied to food processing aids. Any reference to food additives in this standard also includes food processing aids. 
ICS: 67.220.20
TZS 357: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Cloves – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements for cloves zyzgium aromaticum (L) Merr & Perr. Syn. Eugenia carry ophillum (sprengel), Bullock and Harrison, in the whole form as well as in ground form. The standard also covers some of the necessary aspects relating to transport and storage conditions for cloves. 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 1737-2: 2015- ISO 9884-2: 1999 2015  Tea sacks — Specification — Part 2: Performance specification for sacks for palletized and containerized transport of tea 
New Specifies requirements and tests to determine the suitable of sacks for the palletized and containerized transport of tea on standard pallets of standard unit load size in standard containers 
  ICS: 55.080 | ISO: 9884-2:1999
TZS 297 1989  Building drawings – Representation of areas, sections and views – General principles
Establishes general rules for representation of areas, sections and views on buildings and civil engineering drawings 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4069:1977
TZS 121: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Microbiological examination for clostridium botulinum and clostridium botulinum toxins – Test method
Specifies the procedure for detection and confirmation of clostridium botulinum and its toxins in food and culture supernatant 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 898: 2006 (1st Ed 2006  Textiles – Specifications for school wear for boys and girls – Requirements for making school wear
Specifies requirements for the manufacture, size, labeling and dry cleaning of all types of outwear garments intended for school wear. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 285 1986  Unused mineral insulating oils for transformers and switch gear – Specification
Covers specifications and test methods for unused mineral insulating oils intended for use in transformers, switch gear and similar electrical equipment 
ICS: 29.140.10
TZS 141:1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of correct invoice mass and methods for removing non-textile materials
Deals with variations in moisture content in textiles brought and sold by mass, describe method for computing the correct invoice mass based on the addition of recommended allowances to either oven-dry mass or the oven-dry mass after cleaning, and describes methods for removing non-textile materials. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1486:2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Infant formula – Determination of phosphorus content by spectrophotometric method
Prescribes method for determination of phosphorus content in infant formula. The method is also applicable in determining phosphorus content in enteral products. 
ICS: 67.020
TZS 463: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber - Standard temperatures, humidity and times for the conditioning and testing of test pieces
Specifies the time, temperature and humidity conditions used for the conditioning and testing of all types of rubber test pieces 
ICS: 83.060.00
TZS 1442 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Soil shear test Part 1 - Direct shear stress 
Specifies laboratory test methods to establish the effective shear strength parameter for soils within the scope of the geotechnical investigations. 
ICS: 13.080.20
TZS 6: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Guide for the presentation of standards
Specifies details of drafting of Tanzania standards specifications, methods of test, glossaries, codes of practice and any other published documents 
ICS: 01.120
TZS 1473: 2011(1st Ed) IEC 60238:2008 2011  Edison screw lampholders
Applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E27 and E40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. It also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. It also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be use indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. It also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. These lampholders are not intended for retail sale. As far as it reasonably applies, it also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply. 
ICS: 29.140.10 | IEC: 60238:2008
TZS 1527: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fruits and vegetables - Determination of specific gravity
Prescribes method for the determination of specific gravity in fruits and vegetables 
ICS: 67.080.01
TZS 1746: 2015- ISO 4387: 2000 2015  Cigarettes — Determination of total and nicotine-free dry particulate matter using a routine analytical smoking machine
New Specifies methods for the determination of total particulate matter and for the subsequent determination of nicotine-free dry particulate matter present in the smoke from cigarettes generated and collected using a routine analytical smoking machine. 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 4387:2000
TZS 844: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Peanut butter – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for peanut butter derived from seeds of peanuts (groundnuts) of the species Arachis hypogaea L. 
  ICS: 67.200.10 | EAS: 60:2013
TZS 1636:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Rubber hoses and hose assemblies- Wire-or-textile-reinforced single pressure types for hydraulic application- Specification.
Specifies requirements for ten classes, four grades and seven types of wire-or textile-reinforced hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies of nominal size ranging from 5 to 12. 
ICS: 23.040.70 | ISO: 18752:2012
O&M 2 Special Methodological document for records management
Prescribes all items on which information or knowledge can be stored i.e. paper, files, films, tapes (records) etc. It also gives definitions and objectives of record management, system to follow, movement of files, implementation, storage and retrieval 
TZS 348: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Textiles – Grey cotton sewing and embroidery thread – Specification
Prescribes constructional details and other particulars such as wound length, breaking load of 44 selected varieties of cotton sewing and embroidery threads mercerized. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 657: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Glossary of terms used in timber industry
Covers definition of terms used in the timber industry 
ICS: 01.040.79
TZS 1304: 2011 (1st Ed0 ISO 6309: 1987 2011  Fire protection - Safety signs
Specifies safety signs for use in the field of fire protection and fire-fighting. 
ICS: 13.220.20 | ISO: 6309: 1987
TZS 197: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of sulphated total ash
Prescribes a procedure for the determination of sulphated total ash. It is applicable to all types of leather 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 1333: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO: 6321: 2002 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils- Determination of melting point in open capillary tubes (slip point) 
Specifies two methods for the determination of the melting point in open capillary tubes, commonly known as the slip point, of animal and vegetable fats and oils (referred to as fats hereinafter). 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6321: 2002
TZS 42: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness: Assessing staining
Prescribes a method for evaluating by means of Geometric staining scale staining of undyed fabrics during colour fastness tests. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1733: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Retro reflective marking for commercial vehicles and their trailers — Specification
New Applies to the approval of retro reflective marking used to increase the visibility and recognition for commercial vehicles and their trailers. 
  ICS: 43.040.20
TZS 771 (Part 2 – 1): 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – Part 2-1 – Particular requirements – Electronic switches
Applies to electronic switches and to associated electronic extension units for household and similar fixed electrical installations either indoors or outdoors. The standard applies to electronic switches for the operation of lamp circuits and the control of the brightness of lamps (dimmers) as well as the control of the speed motors. 
ICS: 29.120.20
TZS 214:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Textiles – Hospital cotton bed sheets – Specification 
Revision Describes constructional particulars and other requirements of one type of cotton hospital bedsheets scoured or bleached.It does not specify the general appearance, feel taste etc. of the cloth 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 656: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Copper/chromium/ arsenic composition for the preservation of timber – Specification 
Specifies requirements for two types of water-borne preservatives containing mixtures of compound of copper (ll), chromium (Vl) and arsenic (V) 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 876: 2006 2006  Solar photovoltaic power systems – Glossary
Specifies terms of elements (solar cells and solar cell modules), equipment’s (power conditioner and storage batteries) and photovoltaic systems used in relation with photovoltaic generation. 
ICS: 27.160 | EAS: 362:2005
TZS 734: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Cereal grains – Method of test
Prescribes methods of test for cereal grains 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 1439-2: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO10984-2: 2009 2011  Timber structures — Dowel-type fasteners Part 2: Determination of embedding strength 
Specifies laboratory methods for determining the embedding strength of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood-based sheet products with dowel-type fasteners. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10984-2: 2009
TZS 815: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Billboards – Size and location – Specification
Specifies size, location, spacing, and height requirements of billboards located along streets and high-ways. It also specifies billboards movement limitations and identification requirements 
ICS: 93.080.3
TZS 1442 2010  Performance requirements for motor vehicle frontal protection systems intended for game touring and hunting.
Sets out requirements for all types of vehicle frontal protection systems and specifies the road user protection criterion. This standard also require that motor vehicles fitted with a frontal protection system to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of this country. 
ICS: 43.060.99
TZS 12: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Steel – Tensile testing of wire
Specifies a method for testing the tensile strength of constant cross-section of steel wire, which is characterized by the uniformity of its form and dimensions 
ICS: 77.040.10
TZS 1513: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Marble tiles and slabs – Specification 
Specifies the materials characteristics, physical requirement, sizes and finish of marble tiles and slabs.
ICS: 91.100.99
TZS 1679: 2014- 2014  Hot-rolled, heavy-thickness carbon steel sheets, coils and strips — Specification
It specifies requirements for hot-rolled, heavy-thickness carbon steel sheets, coils and strips of commercial quality, drawing quality special killed, and structural quality. 
ICS: 77.140.20 | EAS: 108: 2014
TZS 1016: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Fertilizers – Determination of ammoniacal nitrogen content – Titrimetric method after distillation 
Specifies a titrimetric method, after distillation, for the determination of the ammoniacal nitrogen content of fertilizers. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 5314: 1981
TZS 1293 (Part 2): 2010 2010  Test sieves- technical requirements and testing – Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
Specifies the technical requirement and corresponding test methods for sieves of perforated metal plate. It applies to test sieves having, round holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 1 mm or square holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 4 mm. 
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: 3310-2:1999
TZS 761 (Part 2): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test – Part 2 – Verification and calibration of testing machines 
Specifies a method of verification and calibration of testing machines used for determining Brinell hardness in accordance with TZS 761 (Part 1): 2006. 
ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6506 (Part 2): 2005
TZS 520: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Water-spray test
Revised Specifies a method for testing the resistance of a complete, filled transport package or a unit load to water spray or the protection it gives to its content from water spray 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 1493: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-7: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 7: Determination of iron content – 1, 10 - phenanthroline photometric method
Specifies a 1,10-phenanthroline photometric method for the determination of the iron content of fruits, vegetables and derived products 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-7: 2000
TZS 717: 2015- EAS 252: 2007 2015  Textile fabrics — Method for determination of water repellency of fabrics by cone test
New Prescribes a method for determining the water repellency of fabrics (permeable as well as non- permeable to air) by cone test 
  ICS: 59.080.30 | EAS: 252:2007
TZS 1634-2:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Vinegar- Specification Part 2: Vinegar form artificial sources
Prescribe the quality requirements and methods of test for substitute vinegar. 
ICS: 67.220.20 | EAS: 147-2:2000
TZS 841 Part 2: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 2 – Requirements for stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery 
Specifies material, performance requirements and test methods for table cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, curving sets, ladles, children’s cutlery and other serving pieces.
ICS: 67.250 | ISO: 8442-2:1997
TZS 466: 2010(3rd Ed) 2010  Cassava flour – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements for edible cassava flour. It also prescribes acceptable levels of contaminants, as well as packaging and labeling requirements. 
  ICS: 67 .040 | EAS: 740:2010
TZS 676 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Surface active agents – Detergents – Determination of cationic-active matter content – Part 1 – High molecular-mass cationic-active matter 
Specifies a method for the determination of high-molecular-mass cationic-active materials such as; quaternary ammonium compounds and salts of imidazoline. The method is applicable to solids or to aqueous solutions of the active materials 
ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 2871 (Part 1): 1988
TZS 1680: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Fortified sugar — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fortified brown sugars and fortified plantation (mill) white sugar intended for direct human consumption 
ICS: 67.180.10 | EAS: 770:2013
TZS 1012: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Fertilizers and soil conditioners - final samples – Practical arrangements 
Establishes practical arrangements relating to final samples of solid fertilizers and soil conditioners. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 7410: 1983
TZS 526: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Paints and varnishes – Determination of volatile and non-volatile matter
Specifies a standard procedure for determining the content of both “volatile matter” and “non-volatile matter” in paints, varnishes and related products for any specified temperature and period of heating 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 715: 2015- EAS 229: 2001 2015  Crepe bandages — Specification
New Specifies requirements for crepe bandages used for surgical dressings 
  ICS: 59.080.030 | EAS: 229:2001
TZS 673: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Fuel oils – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and test methods of two grades of fuel oil suitable for use in engines and burning equipment in industrial and marine fuels 
  ICS: 75.160.20
TZS 1657:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Vitamin and mineral food supplements ― Requirements
Specifies the requirements for vitamin and mineral food supplements intended for use in supplementing the daily diet with vitamins and/or minerals. It covers vitamin and mineral food supplements in concentrated forms of those nutrients singly or in combinations, marketed in forms such as capsules, tablets, powders, paste and solutions. 
ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 797:2013
TZS 953 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 1 – Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings with flexible joints – Specification
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete pipes and fittings, un-reinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with flexible joints and nominal sizes not exceeding DN 1750 or WN/HN 1200/ 1800, for which the main intended use is the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure in pipelines that are generally buried. 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 144 (Part 1) 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test 
Revised Applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V, used primarily as a power source for starting lighting and igniting of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 106: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982  Electric cables – Flame -retardant characteristics – Specification
Specifies the requirements for the flame-retardant characteristics of an electric cable and describes the methods for testing them. 
ICS: 29.120.00
TZS 606: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U, PVC-HI) pipes – Dimensions
Specifies the dimensions for PVC-U and PVC-HI pipes. The Standard also specifies the normal delivery programme of PVC-U pipes for all fields of application arranged in order of size. 
ICS: 23.040.20
TZS 463: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber - Standard temperatures, humidity and times for the conditioning and testing of test pieces
Specifies the time, temperature and humidity conditions used for the conditioning and testing of all types of rubber test pieces 
ICS: 83.060.00
TZS 215:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Textiles – Woolen hospital blankets – Specification
Revision Specifies requirements for four types of woven wool blankets for use in hospitals and kindred institutions. 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 478: 1991 (1st Ed) 1991  Textiles – Poplin varieties – Specification
Prescribes quality characteristics of varieties of cotton poplin 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1453: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  HIV and AIDS management system –General requirements
Specifies general requirements for HIV and AIDS management systems (HAMS). It is applicable to any organization that wishes to establish, implement, maintain and improve an HIV and AIDS management system 
ICS: 03.120.10
TZS 1079: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Installation of underground storage tanks, pumps/ dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installation.
Covers provisions for the installation of underground storage tanks of individual capacity not exceeding 85 000 1, pumps/ dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installation. 
ICS: 75. 200
TZS 85:1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper tapes – Gummed – Specification
Covers gummed paper tapes made by coating uniformly one side of Kraft paper with a water-soluble adhesive composition. Prescribes requirements for raw materials, dimensions, adhesion, performance and bust factor 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 79:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Paper – Determination of bursting strength
Revision Prescribes methods for measuring bursting strengths of paper. 
  ICS: 85.060
TZS 1587:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Quality management- Guidelines for realizing financial and economic benefits
Provides guideline for realizing financial and economic benefits from the application of the ISO 9000 quality management principlas. 
ICS: 120.10 | ISO: 10014:2006
TZS 668 Part 1 2001  Raw materials and products
Consists of a list of equivalent English terms in use in the petroleum industry to indicate raw materials or petroleum products, together with corresponding definitions 
ICS: 01.040.75 | ISO: 1998-1:1998
TZS 1107: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Solid fertilizers – Determination of mineral – acid- soluble sulphate content- Gravimetric method 
Specifies method for the gravimetric determination of the mineral- acid-soluble sulphate content of solid fertilizers. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 10084: 1992
TZS 1208: 2016 2016  Tilsiter cheese — Specification
It prescribe requirements, methods of sampling and test for tilsiter cheese intended for direct human consumption. 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 898: 2006 (1st Ed 2006  Textiles – Specifications for school wear for boys and girls – Requirements for making school wear
Specifies requirements for the manufacture, size, labeling and dry cleaning of all types of outwear garments intended for school wear. 
ICS: 61.020.
900 (Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for knitted vests – Part 1 – Knitted vests for males
Prescribes the requirements and methods for bleached or dyed knitted vests of round neck or V-neck with or without sleeves for males. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 281 1989  Corrugated asbestos – Cement sheets and fittings – Specifications (Withdrawn)
TZS 1444:2011 ISO 6206:1979 2011  Chemical products for industrial use-sampling-vocabulary 
Defines in English the terms most frequently used in relation to sampling of chemical products for industrial use. These terms have been grouped according to the classification; general terms, hierarchy of sampling terms, terms related to taking a sample, terms related to the statistics of sampling 
ICS: 71.100.01 | ISO: 6206:1979
TZS 542: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Corrugated fibreboard – Specification
Specifies requirements for different grades of corrugated fibreboard. 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 978: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Soil quality – Vocabulary 
Defines terms used in the field of soil quality. 
ICS: 01.040.13 | ISO: 11074: 2005
TZS 504:2010 (3rd Ed) 2010  Managing for sustained of an organization – A quality management approach 
Revised Provides guidance to organization to support the achievement of sustained success by a quality management approach. It is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and activity. 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9004:2009
TZS 725: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out test and/or calibration, including sampling. It coves testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods 
ICS: 03.120.20 | ISO: 17025: 1999
TZS 25 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to sea water
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials to seawater. 
TZS 488: 1992 1992  Concrete roofing tiles and fittings – Specification
Specifies requirements for concrete rooting tiles and fittings. Group A double – lap (non- – interlocking) concrete tiles and concrete slates. Group B singles – lap (interlocking) concrete tiles and concrete slates. 
ICS: 91.100.25
TZS 438: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Maize grain – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for maize grains of varieties grown from common maize grains, Zea Mays indentata L., and/or Zea mays indurata L., or their hybrids intended for human consumption
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 2:2013
TZS 326: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Ternary fibre mixtures – Quantitative analysis
Specifies methods of quantitative analysis of various ternary mixtures of fibres. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 896: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for hand made batiks
Prescribes the minimum requirements and test methods for hand made batiks 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 284: 2016 - IEC 60076-1: 2011(1st ed) 2016  Power transformers — Part 1: General 
Rev Applies to three-phase and single-phase power transformers (including auto-transformers) with the exception of certain categories of small and special transformers such as:– single-phase transformers with rated power less than 1 kVA and three-phase transformers less than 5 kVA;
  – transformers, which have no windings with rated voltage higher than 1 000 V;
  – instrument transformers;
  – traction transformers mounted on rolling stock;
  – starting transformers;
  – testing transformers;
  – welding transformers;
  – explosion-proof and mining transformers;
  – transformers for deep water (submerged) applications 
  ICS: 29.180 | IEC: 60076-1: 2011
TZS 1561:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)- Determination of phosphours content by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) emission spectrometry)
Specifies inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometry method for the determination of phosphorus content between 4 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg in Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, hereinafter referred as FAME. This method aims to evaluate the FAME quality, in terms of transesterification by products content such as phosphorus, whose concentration may affect the fuel behavior. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 198: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of chromium as chromic oxide
Prescribes a procedure for the determination of chromium as chromic oxide. It is applicable to all types of leather containing chromium salts. 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 8: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979 Reels and drums for bare wires – Specification
Specifies the requirements for reels and wooden drums for bare and covered solid stranded conductors 
ICS: 55.040
TZS 892 (Part 2): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Polyethylene tanks for storage of potable water – Part 2 – Test method
Specifies the test method of rotational moulded polyethylene potable water storage tanks. 
ICS: 23.020.10
TZS 379: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Code of safety for sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
Specifies a code of safety concerning hazards relating to sodium hydroxide. It gives the properties and essential information for the safe handling and use of sodium hydroxide. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 825: 2015- ISO 14182: 1999 (2nd Ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of residues of organophosphorus pesticides — Gas chromatographic method
Revised Specifies a gas chromatographic method for the determination of residues of organophosphorus pesticides in animal feeding stuffs 
  ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 14182:1999
TZS 715: 2015- EAS 229: 2001 2015  Crepe bandages — Specification
New Specifies requirements for crepe bandages used for surgical dressings 
  ICS: 59.080.030 | EAS: 229:2001
TZS 1518 (Part 5): 2012(1st Ed) 2012  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 5: Flexible cables (Cords)
Specifies particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated flexible cables (cords) of rated voltages up to and include 300/500 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-5:2008
TZS 12: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Steel – Tensile testing of wire
Specifies a method for testing the tensile strength of constant cross-section of steel wire, which is characterized by the uniformity of its form and dimensions 
ICS: 77.040.10
TZS 144 (Part 3): 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 3: Dimensions of batteries for heavy commercial vehicles 
Rev Applicable to lead-acid batteries used for heavy vehicles, specifies the requirements of the main dimensions of starter batteries. 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 131: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuff: General guidance for enumeration of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count technique at 25oC
Rev General guidance for enumerative of yeasts and moulds- Colony Count Technique at 25oC It gives general guidance for the enumeration of viable yeasts and moulds in products intended for human consumption or animal feeding stuffs by means of colony count at 25oC 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: ISO 7954:1987
TZS 1452-3: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and Articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics - Part 3: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous simulants by total immersion 
total immersion Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into aqueous based food simulants from plastics which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, by total immersion of test specimens in a selected food simulant at test temperatures up to reflux for selected test times. 
ICS: 67.250
TZS 1520: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Non- malted cereal beer- Specification 
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for beer obtained from non-malted cereals.
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 573: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Natural mineral water – Specification
Applies to all bottled natural water i.e. spring water and borehole water, offered for sale as food. It does not apply to natural mineral water sold or used for other purposes. 
ICS: 13.060.20
TZS 520: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Water-spray test
Revised Specifies a method for testing the resistance of a complete, filled transport package or a unit load to water spray or the protection it gives to its content from water spray 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS1447:2011 ISO/IEC 27001: 2005 2011  Information technology - Security techniques information security management systems - Requirements
Specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented ISM within the context of the organization’s overall business risks .It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customized to the need of individual organization or parts thereof 
ICS: 35.040 | ISO: 27001: 2005
TZS 672: 2012 (4th Ed) 2012  Automotive gasoline (premium motor spirit) – Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit, PMS 
  ICS: 75.160.
TZS 757: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Knitted cotton fabrics – Specification
Specifies the requirements for knitted cotton fabric suitable for apparel purposes 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 666: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Aviation turbine fuel (Jet A-1) – Specification 
Specifies the requirements of the fuel-jet-A-1 type of aviation turbine fuel which is a special kerosene cut
ICS: 75.160.20
TZS 662: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Textiles – Packaging – Sisal bags – Specification
Revised Specifies the material, construction and weave design to be used in describing bags made from 100% sisal bags which are intended for packing various agricultural products such as grain, vegetables, green coffee etc 
  ICS: 55.080
TZS 289 1989  Technical drawings – Sizes and layout of drawing sheets
Specifies sizes and layout of drawing sheets for use with all technical drawings 
ICS: 01.100.20 | ISO: 5457: 1980
TZS 1227: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300V
Specifies construction requirement and. test methods for PVC insulated amoured cables of rated voltages 60 0/1 000 V and 1 900/3 30 0V. It intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar application. 
ICS: 29.060.20
TZS 1065: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Industrial liquids lubricants-ISO viscosity classification
Establishes a system of viscosity classification for industrial liquid lubricants and related fluids.This includes mineral oils used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids and electrical oils. 
ICS: 75.100 | ISO: 3448:1992
TZS 811: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Cosmetics and air freshener aerosols – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for cosmetics aerosol and air freshener in aerosol form. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 822: 2015 - ISO 6654: 1991 (1st Ed) 2015  Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of urea content
Rev specifres a spectro- metric method for the determination of the urea content of animal feeding stuffs. 
  ICS: 65.120 | ISO: 6654: 1991
TZS 1617:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textiles-Specification for green surgical fabric for gowns and drapery
Specifies requirements for the performance of green coloured surgical gowns and drapes materials used in the operation theatre. 
ICS: 11.040.30
TZS 1293 (Part 2): 2010 2010  Test sieves- technical requirements and testing – Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
Specifies the technical requirement and corresponding test methods for sieves of perforated metal plate. It applies to test sieves having, round holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 1 mm or square holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 4 mm. 
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: 3310-2:1999
TZS 993 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use – Part 1 – Syringes for manual use 
Specifies requirements for sterile single- use hypodermic syringes made of plastic materials and intended for the aspiration of fluids or for the injection of fluids immediately after filling. 
ICS: 11.040.20 | ISO: 7886-1:1993
TZS 1148: 2010 2010  Instant coffee- determination of free-flow and compacted bulk densities
Specifies two methods for the determination of the bulk density of instant coffee a) free-flow bulk density(section one) b) compacted bulk density (section two). 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 8460: 1987
TZS 738: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Maize gluten – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for maize gluten feed used for livestock feeding 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 259 Part 4:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Direct exploration of soil and rock types as well as groundwater conditions – Part 4: Identification and description of soil types and rocks
Revised Establishes the basic principles for the identification and classification of soils and rocks on the basis of those material and mass characteristics most commonly used for soils for engineering purposes. 
  ICS: 13.080
TZS 837 (Part 5): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Stationary source emissions – Determination of mass concentration of nitrogen oxides: Naphthylethylenediamine photometric method
Revised Specifies a photometric method for the determination of the mass concentration of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases from ducts or chimneys. 
  ICS: 13.040.40 | ISO: 11564:1998
TZS 1543: 2012 2012  Rubber, unvulcanized – Determination of plasticity – Rapid plastimeter method
Specifies a method for the rapid determination of the plasticity of raw rubber and unvulcanized compounded rubber. It is applicable to the determination of the plasticity retention index (PRI) as specified in ISO 2930, Rubber, raw natural — Determination of plasticity retention index (PRI). 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 2007:2007
TZS 227: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Polyethylene containers – Method of test 
Prescribes the method of test for polyethylene containers 
ICS: 55.120
TZS 39 Part 1:2014 (4th ed) 2014  Synthetic detergents powders –Specification Part 1: household hand use 
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergents for household use. It does not cover machine wash and industrial detergent powders. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 127 (Part 1):2013
TZS 314 1999  Cosmetics and toilet products – Methods of sampling
Prescribes methods of sampling cosmetics and toilet products. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1429: 2012 2011  Paratha (chapatti) dough – Specification 
Prescribes essential requirements for uncooked Paratha dough intended for making flat unleavened product. The standard applies to kneaded flattened pliable flour discs, prepared from wheat flour milled from Triticum aestivum L or club wheat, Triticum compactum (Host) or a mixture thereof 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 432-2: 2015 2015  Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) — Part 2: Pipes
Specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this International Standard. 
ICS: 75.200 | ISO: 4437-2: 2014
TZS 88: 2015- EAS 8: 2010 (3rd ed) 2015  Raw sugar – Specification
Revision Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for raw sugar produced from sugarcane and intended for further processing to make it fit for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 8:2010
TZS 1651:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Oven cleaner and grease remover — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for oven cleaner and grease remover. The standard covers three types of oven cleaners and grease removers that are suitable for the removal of carbon deposits, grease, baked-on fats and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment, but that are not intended for use in self-cleaning ovens. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 791:2013
TZS 423: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Paper and board – Determination of water absorption – Cobb method 
Rev Specifies a method of determining the water absorption capacity of paper or board that is not penetrated by water in the selected absorption time. 
  ICS: 85.060 | ISO: 353:1991
TZS 805: 2004 (1st Ed 2004  Textiles – Specification for nylon fishnet twine – 
Prescribes the constructional details and other particulars of undyed twisted nylon twines used in the manufacture of fishing nets. 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 52:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Refined coconut oil – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the require¬ments and the methods of sampling and test for refined coconut oil 
  ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 190: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Methods of sampling
Specifies the methods of sampling, location of laboratory sample and the labeling of and marking the method laboratory samples for non-fabricated leather in the form of whole hides or skins, sides, butts, bends, bellies or shoulders 
ICS: 59.140.01
TZS 1052:2008 2008  Hypodermic needles for single use – Colour coding for identification
Establishes a colours code for the identification of single-use hypodermic needled of nominal outside diameters in the range 0,3mm to 3,4 mm. It applies to normal- walled, thin walled and extra-thin-walled needles and to opaque and translucent colours. 
ICS: 11.040.25 | ISO: 6009: 1992
TZS 144 (Part 1) 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test 
Revised Applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V, used primarily as a power source for starting lighting and igniting of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 8 Part 2 1979  Reels and drums for bare wires – Specification
Specifies the requirements for reels and wooden drums for bare and covered solid stranded conductors. 
| ISO: 55.040.00
TZS 1655: 2014 2014  Edible Casein — Specification
Applies to edible acid casein, edible rennet casein and edible caseinate, intended for direct consumption or further processing. 
ICS: 67.100
TZS 107: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982  PVC – Insulated cables (non-armoured) for electrical power and lighting – Specification 
Specifies requirements and dimensions for non-amoured PVC insulated cables for operation at voltage up to and including 450 V to earth and 750 Vac between phases 
ICS: 29. 120
TZS 263:1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Universal system for designating linear density (Tex System) 
Gives the principles and recommended units of the Tex System for the expression of linear density and includes conversion tables for calculating the Tex values of numbers or counts in other systems together with a statement of the procedure for the implementation of the Tex System in trade and industry. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 39 Part 1:2014 (4th ed) 2014  Synthetic detergents powders –Specification Part 1: household hand use 
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergents for household use. It does not cover machine wash and industrial detergent powders. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 127 (Part 1):2013
TZS 520: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Water-spray test
Revised Specifies a method for testing the resistance of a complete, filled transport package or a unit load to water spray or the protection it gives to its content from water spray 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 545: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Corrugated fibreboard – Water absorbency – Test method (Cobb)
It is applicable to corrugated fibreboard that is not penetrated by water in the selected absorption time. The method is thus generally applicable to sized paperboard. 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 1412: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Fat spreads and blended fat Spreads –Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and tests for fat spreads and blended fat spreads. Fat spreads derived exclusively from milk products and/or milk products to which only other substances necessary for their manufacture have been added including butter and diary spreads are not covered by this Standard. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 778 2003  Fertilizer – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for NPK fertilizer (bulk blended). 
ICS: 65.080.00
TZS 389: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Fruit nectars – Specification 
Revised Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for fruit nectars. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 1166: 2015- ISO 15598: 1999 2015  Tea — Determination of crude fibre content
New Specifies a method for the determination of crude fibre content in tea 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 15598:1999
TZS 1544: 2012 2012  Rubber, raw – Determination of volatile matter content – Part 1: Hot-mill method and oven method
Specifies two methods for the determination of volatile-matter content in raw rubbers by using a hot mill or an oven. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 248-1:2011
TZS 265 (Part 1): 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Methods of testing the strength of yarns from packages – Part 1: Determination of breaking strength and extension
Prescribes methods for the determination of the breaking strength and breaking extension of yarns from packages by means of constant-rate-of-loading machines, constant-rate-of-extension machines, and machines with constant-rate-of-traverse of driven clamp. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 187: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Infant formula – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for infant formula in liquid or powdered form intended for use, where necessary, as a substitute for human milk in meeting the normal nutritional requirements of infants. 
  ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 4:2013
TZS 1589:2013 2013  Societal security- Business continuity management systems- Requirements
Specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22301:2012
TZS 791: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Road signs – Retro-reflective devices for road traffic control purposes – Specification
Specifies requirements for the construction, preparation and finish of sign plates, frames and fittings. Also the standard specifies the photometric, colorimetric and performance requirements of retro-reflective and non-retro-reflective road signs for use as warning, regulatory, information and guidance signs on public roads 
ICS: 93.080.30
TZS 970: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Crystalline silicon photovoltaic array-on-site measurement of l-V characteristics 
Describes procedures for on-site measurement of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) array characteristics and for extrapolating these data to standard. 
ICS: 27. 160 | EAS: 369: 2005
TZS 449: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Cheese – Specification
Specifies the conditions for heat treatment of milk products used in cheese making and hygienic conditions for cheese preparation 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 576 1999  Microbiological specification for prawns , shrimps and lobsters
Prescribes the microbiological specifications for frozen raw prawns, shrimps and lobsters tails, frozen cooked prawns, and frozen raw breaded prawns and shrimps 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 892 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Polyethylene tanks for storage of potable water –Part 1 – Specification
Specifies the requirements for materials, constructions, dimensions and tolerances, fittings, workmanship, performance, inspection and testing of rotational moulded polyethylene potable water storage tanks. 
ICS: 23.020.10
TZS 212: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of tensile strength and elongation 
Specifies a method for determination of the tensile strength and elongation of all types of leather 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 1542: 2012   Rubber, raw natural – Determination of plasticity retention index (PRI)
Specifies a method for determining the plasticity retention index (PRI) of raw natural rubber. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 2930: 2009
TZS 454: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Cigarettes – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cigarettes. 
  ICS: 65.160 | EAS: 110:2005
TZS 1061: 2008 2008  Continuous hot-dip zinc-coated carbon steel sheet of structural qualities
Applies to continuous hot-dip zinc-and zinc and iron-alloy-coated carbon steel sheet of structural quality. Zinc coated structural quality sheet is produced in thickness from 0.25 mm to 5 mm after zinc coating, and in width of 600 mm and over in coils and cut lengths. Zinc-coated sheet less than 600mm wide may be slit from wide sheet and will be considered as sheet. 
ICS: 77.140.50 | ISO: 4998: 2005
TZS 7 - 1: 2015 (2nd Ed) 2015  All aluminium conductors (AAC) for overhead power transmission — Specification
Rev Applies to the requirements for uninsulated all aluminium stranded conductors (AAC) for overhead power transmission purposes.
  ICS: 29.050
TZS 949 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -- Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae – Part 1 – Detection and enumeration by MPN technique with pre-enrichment
Specifies a method, with pre-enrichment, for the detection of Enterobacteriaceae. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 21528-1: 2004
TZS 664: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Fruit wine – Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fruit wines 
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 382: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Method of assay of sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
Specifies a method of assay of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 1705: 2015- EAS 47: 2000 2015 Fresh papaya — Specification
Rev Prescribes requirements for fresh (carica papayas) to be supplied in export and local specified markets. It also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging of the produce.
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 47: 2000
TZS 1659:2014(1st Ed) 2014 Textiles — Reusable sanitary towels — Specification
Prescribes the requirements for reusable sanitary towels for external use 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 871: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Test methods for determination of motor vehicles brake fluids
Describes test methods for determination of motor vehicles brake fluids intended for use in hydraulic brake systems of road vehicles. 
ICS: 75.120
TZS 1410: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides – specification 
Describes the characteristics of anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods. Gives the information on its use in water treatment. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 315: 2015- ISO 10727: 2002 2015 Tea and instant tea in solid form — Determination of caffeine content — Method using high-performance liquid chromatography
New Specifies a methods for the determination by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) of the coffeine content of teas and instant teas. It is applicable to green tea, black tea and decaffeinated tea products. 
  | ISO: 10727:2002
TZS 615: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999 Macaroni, spaghetti and vermicelli – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for macaroni, spaghetti and vermicelli. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 755: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003 Textiles – Kikoi – Specification
Specifies the requirements for Kikoi 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 1543: 2012 2012 Rubber, unvulcanized – Determination of plasticity – Rapid plastimeter method
Specifies a method for the rapid determination of the plasticity of raw rubber and unvulcanized compounded rubber. It is applicable to the determination of the plasticity retention index (PRI) as specified in ISO 2930, Rubber, raw natural — Determination of plasticity retention index (PRI). 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 2007:2007
TZS 1496: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-10: 2000 2012 Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 10: Determination of soluble solids
Specifies a refractometric method for the determination of the soluble solids in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-10: 2000
TZS 1518 (Part 6): 2012 2012 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
Details the particular specification for both circular and flat lift cables and cables for flexible connections of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-6:2008
TZS 1190: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Dried Roselle- Specification
Prescribes requirements and methods of Sampling and tests for dried roselle calyces, Hibiscus subdariffa, of Malvaceae family. 
ICS: 67.080
TZS 1739: 2015- ISO 3676: 2012 2015 Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Unit load dimensions 
New Specifies the plan dimensions for unit loads suitable for the distribution of goods, which comprises all activities for the movement of products from their origin to their destination. 
  ICS: 55.020 | ISO: 3676:2012
TZS 1312: 2010 2010 Specification for wood charcoal briquettes for household use
Specifies requirements for charcoal that is derived entirely from wood, in lump or briquette form, and that is intended for household use. 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 729: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs –Horizontal method for the enumeration of coliforms – Colony count technique 
Gives general guidelines for the enumeration of coliforms present in products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals, by means of the technique of counting colonies on a solid medium, after incubation at 30 ºC, 35 ºC or 37 ºC. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4832: 2006
TZS 1393: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 2450: 2008 2011 Cream – Determination of fat content by Gravimetric method
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of raw, processed and sour cream in which no appreciable separation or breakdown of fat, due to lipolysis, has occurred 
ICS: 67.100.99 | ISO: 2450: 2008
TZS 1073: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L)-Family H (Hydraulic systems- Specification for categories HETG, HEPG HEES and HEPR
Specify the requirements for environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids and is intended for hydraulic systems particularly hydraulic fluid power systems. 
ICS: 75.100 | ISO: 15380: 2002
TZS 1439-2: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO10984-2: 2009 2011  Timber structures — Dowel-type fasteners Part 2: Determination of embedding strength 
Specifies laboratory methods for determining the embedding strength of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood-based sheet products with dowel-type fasteners. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10984-2: 2009
TZS 873: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Pulses and legumes – Sampling and test methods
Lays down the methods of sampling and test for pulses and legumes. 
ICS: 67.060
TZS 811: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Cosmetics and air freshener aerosols – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for cosmetics aerosol and air freshener in aerosol form. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 144 (Part 3): 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 3: Dimensions of batteries for heavy commercial vehicles 
Rev Applicable to lead-acid batteries used for heavy vehicles, specifies the requirements of the main dimensions of starter batteries. 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 1391:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Refined mustard oil – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for refined mustard oil. 
ICS: 67.100.10
TZS 602: 2015- ISO 2884-1: 1999 2015  Paints and varnishes — Determination of viscosity using rotary viscometers — Part 1: Cone-and-plate viscometer operated at a high rate of shear 
New Specifies the general procedure to be followed in determining the dynamic viscosity of paints, varnishes and related products at a rate of shear between 9 000 S-1 and 12 000 S-1 
  ICS: 87.040 | ISO: 2884-1:1999
TZS 123:1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Microbiological examination for clostridium perfringens – Test method
Specifies procedures for the detection and enumeration of clostridium perfringens in food stuffs 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1118:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Environmental management – Environmental performance evaluation- Guidelines 
Gives guidance on the design and use of environmental performance evaluation within an organization. It is applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size, location and complexity. 
ICS: 13.020.10 | ISO: 14031:1999
TZS 142-3: 2015 2015  Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Part 3: Welded fabric
Revised Specifies technical requirements for factory made sheets or rolls of welded fabric, manufactured from st~eel wires or bars with diameters from 4 mm to 16 mm and designed for the reinforcement of concrete structures and the ordinary reinforcement of prestressed concrete structures. 
  ICS: 77.140.15 | ISO: 6935-3: 1992
TZS108: 1982 1982  Electric cables – Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
Rev Specified requirements and dimensions for insulated flexible cables 1 / for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V to earth and 750 Vac between phases.
  The cables are primarily intended for use under the conditions envisaged in the regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
  The specification covers flexible cables suitable for operation where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding:
  a) PVC. 70°C for general purpose and flexible PVC insulation operating at maximum temperature of 70°C; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 160°C. 
  b) Rubber 
  1) 60°C for type 60°C insulation,
  2) 85°C for type 85°C.insulation,
  3) 150°C for type 150°C, but 180°C if there are no limits imposed by environmental conditions; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed:
  200°C for type 60°C insulation,
  250°C for type 85°C insulation,
  350°C for type 150°C insulation.
  c) Glass fibre insulation-185°C and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 250°C.
  ICS: 29.120.00
TZS 339:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate stress in compression perpendicular to grain
Revised Specifies a method of testing in compression perpendicular to the grain to determine the proportional limit (conventional ultimate strength), the load being applied to the whole surface (radial or tangential) or the test piece. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 801: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Disinfectants – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, and methods of sampling and test for disinfectants. It covers all purpose and household disinfectants. 
ICS: 11.080.20
TZS 1093-7:2009 2009  Ceramic tiles- Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles.
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-7: 1996
TZS 356: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take-off
Specifies requirements for types 1, 2 and 3 rear mounted power take-off (PTO), the clearance zones around them and the protection of the power take-off on agricultural tractors. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 384: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of calcium and magnesium content in sodium hydroxide
Specifies a flame atomic absorption method for the determination of the calcium and magnesium contents of sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 892 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Polyethylene tanks for storage of potable water –Part 1 – Specification
Specifies the requirements for materials, constructions, dimensions and tolerances, fittings, workmanship, performance, inspection and testing of rotational moulded polyethylene potable water storage tanks. 
ICS: 23.020.10
TZS 1796-1: 2015- EAS 93-1: 2000 2015  Preservation of raw hides and skins — Code of practice — Part 1: Stack salting
New Apply to raw cattle hides, calfskins, goat skins and hair sheep skins to be preserved by stack salting and intended for tanning for local and export markets. 
  ICS: 59.140 | EAS: 93-1:2000
TZS 225: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Powders – Scouring – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for scouring powders 
ICS: 71.100.40
TZS 596: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Sensory analysis – Methodology – Flavour profile methods 
Describes a family of methods for describing and assessing the flavour of food products by qualified and trained assessors. 
ICS: 67.240 | ISO: 6564: 1985
TZS 662: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Textiles – Packaging – Sisal bags – Specification
Revised Specifies the material, construction and weave design to be used in describing bags made from 100% sisal bags which are intended for packing various agricultural products such as grain, vegetables, green coffee etc 
  ICS: 55.080
TZS 144 (Part 1) 2011 (3rd Ed) 2011  Lead acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test 
Revised Applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V, used primarily as a power source for starting lighting and igniting of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles 
  ICS: 29.220
TZS 1149: 2010 2010  Green and roasted coffee- Determination of free-flow bulk density of whole beans (Routine method)
Specifies a method for the determination of the bulk density of whole green or roasted coffee beans under free-flow conditions from one container to another. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6669:1995
TZS 1113:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Depots for the storage of petroleum products.
Prescribes the technical requirements relating to the design, materials, construction, testing and layout of bulk plant depots and terminals used for the storage of petroleum products and also include safety distances and specifies product storage systems, firefighting systems, plant/equipment layout and electrical systems required for such storage plants and terminals. 
ICS: 75.200
TZS 453: 2015 2015  Tobacco and tobacco products — Determination of alkaloid content — Spectrometric method
Specifies a reference method for the spectrometric determination of alkaloids, expressed as nicotine, in tobacco. The method is applicable to unmanufactured tobacco, manufactured tobacco and tobacco products. 
ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 2881: 1992
TZS 14:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Steel – Plain carbon – Determination of sulphur by combustion method
Revised Covers methods for the determination of sulphur in plain carbon steel by combustion method. 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 1651:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Oven cleaner and grease remover — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for oven cleaner and grease remover. The standard covers three types of oven cleaners and grease removers that are suitable for the removal of carbon deposits, grease, baked-on fats and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment, but that are not intended for use in self-cleaning ovens. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 791:2013
TZS 1093-14: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles – Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to stains of the proper surface of ceramic tiles 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-14: 1995
TZS 1433: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Pilau masala – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for pilau Masala. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 1300: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Standard practice for impact testing for shipping containers and systems 
Covers two procedures for conducting impact tests on loaded containers or shipping units (pallet loads) as follows: 
a) procedure A to test the ability of a container or shipping unit to withstand impacts and 
b) procedure B, to test the ability of a container or shipping unit or interior packing, or both, to provide protection to the contents, when subjected to impacts.
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 101:2011 (3rd ed) 2011  Refined sugar – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements for moisture content, sucrose content, colour, reducing sugar, hygiene, microorganisms, packaging, marking, labeling and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar. 
  ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 1518 (Part 4): 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring
Specifies the particular specification for light polyvinyl chloride sheathed cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-4:2008
TZS 653: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Soil test methods – Terms and definitions
Revised Covers definitions of words and terms used in methods of testing soils for engineering purposes. It also includes a list of quantity and unit symbols used. 
  ICS: 01.040.93
TZS 739: 2010 (2nd Ed 2010  Cashew kernels – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for kernels obtained from the nuts of the cashew nut tree (Anacerdium occidentale, Linnaeus) for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 1093-1:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles-Part 1: Sampling and basis for acceptance
Specifies rules for batching, sampling, inspection and acceptance/rejection of ceramic tiles 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-1:1995
TZS 1422: 2011 2011  Textiles-Woven, non woven, knitted and lace household curtain and drapery fabrics –Specifications
Covers a wide range of curtaining and drapery fabric materials produced from natural and synthetic fibres with the exception of steel and glass fibres 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 1348: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Small power distribution units (ready boards) for single - phase 230V service connections - Requirements
Specifies requirements for distribution boxes that are ready-wired with socket-outlets, with or without a permanently wired luminaire. The boxes are intended for single-phase 230 V service connections for direct connection to the terminals of an electricity dispenser or meter, and for use either in a dwelling or installed in a waterproof enclosure. This type of distribution box is called a small power distribution unit (SPDU), and it is primarily intended for use in low-cost housing. It is also commonly known as a “ready board”. 
ICS: 29.130.99
TZS 630: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Code of practice for manned security services
Revised Covers the organization, staffing, operation and management of a company providing static or mobile manned guarding services on contracted basis. 
  ICS: 13.310
TZS 1588:2013 2013  Societal security –Emergency management- Requirements for incident response
Specifies minimum requirements for effective incident response and provide the basics for command and control, operational information, coordination and cooperation within an incident response organizations. It includes command and control organization structures and procedures, decision support, traceability, information management and interoperability. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22320:2011
TZS 687: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Masonry – Vocabulary
Defines terms used in the structural design of un-reinforced masonry 
ICS: 01.040.91 | ISO: 9652-5:1999
TZS 180:2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children ― Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants as a complementary food generally from the age of six months onwards, taking into account infants‟ individual nutritional requirements, and for feeding young children as part of a progressively diversified diet. 
  ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 72:2013
TZS 34 (Part 3):1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Animal feeds and feeding stuffs – Part 3: Microbiological test methods
Prescribes the microbiological methods for testing animal feeds and feeding stuffs. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 584: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Wafers – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for wafers. 
ICS: 67.230
TZS 1320:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6571:2008 2010  Spice, condiments and herbs - Determination of volatile oil content (hydrodistillation method)
Specifies a method for the determination of the volatile oil content of spices, condiments and herbs. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6571:2008
TZS 1064 (Part 1): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Tyres, valves and tubes – List of equivalent - Part 1: Tyres
Presents a list of equivalent tyre terms commonly use in the tyre industry 
ICS: 01.040.83 | ISO: 3877-1: 1997
TZS 1093-5:2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Ceramic tiles – Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution
Specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-5:1996
TZS 650: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003 Method of sampling of lime and limestone products
It covers sampling methods of lime and limestone products. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 203: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983 Leather – Determination of absorption of water (under static conditions)
Specifies a method for determining the resistance of the absorption of water by leather during immersion under static conditions. The method is applicable to all types of leather 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 1076: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009 Selection, specification, installation, operation and maintenance of automatic liquid level and temperature measuring instruments on petroleum storage tanks
Gives guidance on the selection, specification, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical and servo- operated automatic tank gauging system measuring level and temperature in petroleum storage tanks which are at or near atmospheric temperature and pressure orused under pressure or for the storage of heated liquid petroleum products 
ICS: 75. 200
TZS 903 (Part 2): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Microbiology – General guidance for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae without resuscitation – MPN technique and colony-count technique 
Gives general guidance for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae present in products intended for human consumption or animal feeding stuffs. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 7402: 1993
TZS 655: 2001 2001 Timber – Method of testing connector joints
Specifies the method of evaluating the strength and rigidity of timber joints fastened with metal connectors, which also require bolts to form the joint. 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 892 (Part 2): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007 Polyethylene tanks for storage of potable water – Part 2 – Test method
Specifies the test method of rotational moulded polyethylene potable water storage tanks. 
ICS: 23.020.10
TZS 1156: 2010 2010 Green Coffee - determinationof loss in mass at 105 oC.
Specifies a method for the determination of the loss in mass at 105oC of green coffee. It is applicable to decaffeinated and non- decaffeinated green coffee. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 6673:2003
TZS 248: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985 Textiles – Cotton curtain cloth, bleached, dyed, stripped or checked – Specification
Prescribes three types of cotton curtain material, which may be bleached, dyed, printed, stripped or checked according to demand 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1298: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Sharps container - specification
Specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially infectious medical waste comprised largely of devices which can readily cause physical injury, e. g scalpels, blades, hypodermic needles and syringes. 
ICS: 11.140
TZS 1307: 2010 ISO 11439: 2000 2010 Gas cylinders - high pressure cylinders for the on- board storage of natural gas as a fuel automotive vehicles 
Specifies minimum requirements for serially produced light weight refillable gas cylinders intended only for the on board storage of high pressure compressed natural gas as a fuel for automobile vehicles to which the cylinders are to be fixed. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 11439: 2000
TZS 16: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979 Steel – Clout or slate nail – Specification
Specifies quality requirements and sampling of clout or slate nails made from mild steel round wire 
ICS: 21.060.50
TZS 1296: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Paper, board and corrugated fiberboard - Description and calibration of compressed testing equipment
Specifies the essential characteristics and the principles of calibration of compression testing machines used in the testing of paper, board and corrugated fibreboard. 
ICS: 85.100 | ISO: 13820: 1996
TZS 1501: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 16: Determination of mercury content – Flameless atomic absorption method
Specifies a method for the determi- nation of the mercury content of fruits, vegetables and derived products 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-16: 2000
TZS 105: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982 Insulated cables – Copper conductors – Specification
Gives the requirements for plain or tinned annealed and plain or tinned hard drawn copper conductors in the finished insulated cables. 
ICS: 29.050.00
TZS 190: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Methods of sampling
Specifies the methods of sampling, location of laboratory sample and the labeling of and marking the method laboratory samples for non-fabricated leather in the form of whole hides or skins, sides, butts, bends, bellies or shoulders 
ICS: 59.140.01
TZS 166: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Textiles – Cotton dress fabric – Specification
Covers constructional details and other particulars of plain woven cotton dress fabric, bleached, dyed, printed, stripped or checked 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS108: 1982 1982  Electric cables – Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
Rev Specified requirements and dimensions for insulated flexible cables 1 / for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V to earth and 750 Vac between phases.
  The cables are primarily intended for use under the conditions envisaged in the regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
  The specification covers flexible cables suitable for operation where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding:
  a) PVC. 70°C for general purpose and flexible PVC insulation operating at maximum temperature of 70°C; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 160°C. 
  b) Rubber 
  1) 60°C for type 60°C insulation,
  2) 85°C for type 85°C.insulation,
  3) 150°C for type 150°C, but 180°C if there are no limits imposed by environmental conditions; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed:
  200°C for type 60°C insulation,
  250°C for type 85°C insulation,
  350°C for type 150°C insulation.
  c) Glass fibre insulation-185°C and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 250°C.
  ICS: 29.120.00
TZS 1455:2011 (1st Ed) ISO 10002:2004 2011  Quality management – Customer satisfaction-Guidelines for complaints handling in organizations 
Provides guidance on the process of complaints handling related to products within an organization, including planning, design, operation, maintenance and improvement. The complaints handling process described is suitable for use as one of the processes of an overall quality management system. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10002:2004
TZS 1164: 2015- ISO 1577: 1987 (1st ed) 2015  Tea — Determination of acid-insoluble ash
New Specifies a method for the determination of the acid-insoluble ash from tea. 
  ICS: 67.140.10
TZS 537: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Quick frozen prawns and shrimps — Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for quick frozen raw prawns and shrimps for human consumption. It does not apply to specialty products where prawns or shrimps only constitute a portion of the edible contents 
  ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 1434-3: 2011 ISO 13007-3:2010 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts 
Defines terms concerning the product, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile grouts. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile grouts [cementitious (CG) and reaction resin (RG) grouts] 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007-3:2010
TZS 1500-15: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 15: Determination of zinc content - Atonic absorption spectrometric method
Specifies an atomic absorption spec- trometric method for the determination of the zinc content of fruits, vegetables and derived products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-15: 2000
TZS 94 Part 2 1980  Method of sampling and test for industrial effluents
Covers the methods of test for industrial effluents. In this part also covers, methods of test for barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead,mercury, selenium, silver and zinc. 
ICS: 13.030.00
TZS 165: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Textiles – Cotton khanga – Specification
Revised Covers the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton khanga printed in single or multi-colours. 
  ICS: 59.080
TZS 638 (Part 1):2014(1st Ed) 2014  Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products
Reviced Prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. It applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products. 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 377
TZS 661: 2011(1st Ed) 2011  Copper/chromium/arsenic composition for the preservation of timber – Methods for timber treatment
Describes procedures for treatment of timber using water-borne copper/chromium/arsenic (CCA) preservatives formulations with TZS 656: 2001 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 848: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Methods of taking and preparing samples
Describes the equipment to be used, the methods to be followed and the provisions to comply with, in taking samples of building lime representative of given lots for testing to assess the equality of products prior to, during or after delivery. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 295 1989  Building drawings – Projection method
Defines two projection methods applying to building namely: the direct orthographic projection method, the mirrored orthographic projection method and gives the symbols regarding each method 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 2594: 1972
TZS 1589:2013 2013  Societal security- Business continuity management systems- Requirements
Specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise. 
ICS: 03.100.01 | ISO: 22301:2012
TZS 123:1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Microbiological examination for clostridium perfringens – Test method
Specifies procedures for the detection and enumeration of clostridium perfringens in food stuffs
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1422: 2011 2011  Textiles-Woven, non woven, knitted and lace household curtain and drapery fabrics –Specifications
Covers a wide range of curtaining and drapery fabric materials produced from natural and synthetic fibres with the exception of steel and glass fibres 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 619: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Rims for bicycles – Specification 
Covers requirements for bicycle rims of WO (wired on rims) and SS (straight side rim) classes. 
ICS: 43.150
TZS 924: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Surface active agents – Detergent for washing fabrics – Guide for comparative testing of performance
Constitutes a guide for carrying out comparative tests of fabric washing products in such a way as to realistically reflect the performance of the products likely to be used by consumers. 
ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 4319:1977
TZS 1187 (Part 5): 2010(1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 5: Manual cylinder valve
Specifies test and requirements for the manual cylinder valve, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-5: 2001
TZS 1641:2013 2013  Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for underground mining- Wire-reinforced hydraulic types for coal mining- Specification
Specifies requirements for six types of embedded-wire hose and hose assembly of bore diameter from 5 mm to 51 mm for use with common hydraulic fluids such as mineral oils, soluble oils, oil and water emulsions, aqueous glycol solution and water at temperatures ranging from -40oC to +100 o C for types 1 to 5 and from -40o C to +121 o C for type 6. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 6805:1994
TZS 634 2002  Rubber condoms – Testing for holes water leak test
Withdrawn
TZS 16: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Steel – Clout or slate nail – Specification
Specifies quality requirements and sampling of clout or slate nails made from mild steel round wire 
ICS: 21.060.50
TZS 464: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Rubber test mixes – Preparation, mixing and vulcanization – Equipment and procedures
Revised Specifies the equipment and procedures for the preparation, mixing and vulcanization of rubber text mixes. 
  ICS: 83.060
TZS 620: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Bead wires for tyres – Specification
Covers the requirements for bead wires in the following nominal sizes i.e 0.965 mm, 1.80 mm, 1.83 mm and 2.49 mm for use in the tyre reinforcement. 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 638 (Part 1):2014(1st Ed) 2014  Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products
Reviced Prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. It applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products. 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 377
TZS 1442 2010  Performance requirements for motor vehicle frontal protection systems intended for game touring and hunting.
Sets out requirements for all types of vehicle frontal protection systems and specifies the road user protection criterion. This standard also require that motor vehicles fitted with a frontal protection system to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements of this country. 
ICS: 43.060.99
TZS 609: 2015- ISO 1063: 1974 2015  Surface active agents — Determination of stability in hard water
New Specifies a method for assessing the stability in hard water of surface active agents which are readily soluble at ambient temperatures or slightly higher temperatures 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 1063:1974
TZS 1439-1:2011 (1st Ed) ISO10984-1:2009 2011  Timber structures — Dowel-type fasteners Part 1: Determination of yield moment 
Specifies a laboratory method for determining the yield moment of dowel-type fasteners. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10984-1:2009
TZS 652: 2011(2nd Ed) 2011  Soil quality – Pre-treatment of samples for physico-chemical analyses 
Revised Specifies the pretreatments required for soil samples that are to be subjected to physico-chemical analyses of stable and non-volatile parameters and describes the following five types of pretreatment of samples: drying, crushing, sieving, dividing and milling 
  ICS: 13.080.05 | ISO: 11464: 2006
TZS 1324:2010 (1st Ed) ISO 3960:2007 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of peroxide value-Iodometric (visual) end point.
Specifies a method for the iodometric determination of the peroxide value of
animal and vegetable fats and oils with a visual endpoint detection. The peroxide value is a measure of the amount of oxygen chemically bound to an oil or fat as peroxides, particularly hydroperoxides. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 3960:2007
TZS 101:2011 (3rd ed) 2011  Refined sugar – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements for moisture content, sucrose content, colour, reducing sugar, hygiene, microorganisms, packaging, marking, labeling and the methods of sampling and test for refined sugar. 
  ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 394: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Hand pumps – Foot plate – Specification
Specifies the important base plate dimensions and the installation dimensions of a hand pump fixed with bolts for rural water supply. It also specifies the materials for the plate, bolts and nuts. 
ICS: 23.080
TZS 1390 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 8262 - 1:2005 2011  Milk products and milk-based foods –Determination of fat content by the Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 1: Infants foods 
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of infant foods to which the Röse-Gottlieb method is not applicable [i.e. those milk-based and other types of infant food that contain more than 5 % (mass fraction) (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc. The method is also applicable if the product contains free fatty acids in significant quantities or if hard lumps that do not dissolve completely in ammonia are present in the product. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 1:2005
TZS 236:2012 2012  Textiles – White open woven bandages – Specification
Revision Describes the constructional details and other particulars of two types of cotton white open woven bandages, scoured or bleached suitable for surgical dressing. 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 934 (Part 2): 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Acoustics – Description, measurement and assessment of environmental noise-Part 2 Determination of environmental noise levels
Revised Describes how sound pressure levels can be determined by direct measurement, by extrapolation of measurement results by means of calculation, or exclusively by calculation, intended as a basis for assessing environmental noise. 
  ICS: 13.140 | ISO: 1996 (Part 2): 2007
TZS 730 (Part 1): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Colony count technique at 44 0C using membranes and 5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl b-D-glucuronide 
Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of b-glucuronidase-positive Escherichia coli in products intended foe human consumption or for the feeding of animals. It uses colony- count technique after resuscitation using membranes and incubation at 44 0C on a solid medium containing a chromogenic ingredient for detection of the enzyme b-glucuronidase. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 16649-1: 2001
TZS 542: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Corrugated fibreboard – Specification
Specifies requirements for different grades of corrugated fibreboard. 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 32 1979  Broiler feeds – Specification (withdrawn)
Withdrawn Prescribes methods and test for spices and condiments 
TZS 598: (Part 3): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Automotive engineering – Bus bodybuilding – Part 3: Code of practice for bus body building
Revised Gives guidelines for body building. It specifies seat arrangement, required seat dimensions, external dimensions of buses and several aspects regarding safety. It specifies material used for windows and windscreen. It also specifies the classes of buses based on comfortability but does not give details of design in terms of construction or mechanical condition. 
  ICS: 43.040.60
TZS 758: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Code of practice for inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products (mitumba)
Prescribes a code of practice for the inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products. It also applies to used garments of all types, sizes and fibre composition. 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 374 (Part 1): 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Three-phase induction motors – Specification –Part 1: Rating and performance
Specifies ratings and performance for three phase induction motors manufactured for frequency of 50Hz and for voltage up to 11 kV. 
ICS: 29.160.30
TZS 94 Part 1 1980  Sampling and test methods
Covers the methods of sampling and test for industrial effluents 
ICS: 13.030.00
TZS 923: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Polypropylene (PP)
Specifies the requirements for polypropylene (PP) pipes, fittings and piping systems intended for use for non pressure underground drainage and sewerage for the conveyance of soil and waste discharge of domestic and industrial origin, as well as surface water. 
ICS: 23.040.20 | ISO: 8773: 2006
TZS 1734: 2016 2016  Cinnamon — Specification
Specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for whole or ground (powdered) cinnamon which is the bark of the tree or shrub Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 152: 2015(2nd Ed) 2015 Steel tubes — Mild steel tubes and sockets screwed — Specification
Rev Covers the requirements for butt welded and seamless, screwed and socketed and plain end mild steel tubes. 
  ICS: 77.140.75
TZS 1673: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014 Dry split peas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry split peas of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pisum sativum L. and Pisum sativum var. arvense (L.) Poir. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 761:2013
TZS 903 (Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -- Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae – Part 1 – Detection and enumeration by MPN technique with pre-enrichment 
Specifies a method, with pre-enrichment, for the detection of Enterobacteriaceae. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption and the feeding of animals, and environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 21528 (Part 1): 2004
TZS 1661:2014(1st Ed) 2014 Code of practice for inspection and acceptance criteria for used footwear (mitumba)
Prescribes code of practice for the inspection and acceptance criteria for used footwear in the country 
ICS: 61.060
TZS 841 Part 4: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 4 – Requirements for gold-plated cutlery 
Specifies requirements for gold-plated cutlery. 
ICS: 67.250. | ISO: 8442-4:1997
TZS 512: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992 Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Identification of parts when testing
Establishes a system for identifying parts of complete, filled transport packages when testing 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 572: 1997 (1st Ed) 1997 Toffees – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for toffees 
ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 153: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982 Pipe threads – Where pressure – Tight joints are made on the threads – Specification
Specifies the designation, dimensions and tolerances of pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads. These threads are intended for the tubes suitable for screwing and for corks, valves and any fittings to be connected to screwed tubes. 
ICS: 21.040.30
TZS 1518 (Part 6): 2012 2012 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
Details the particular specification for both circular and flat lift cables and cables for flexible connections of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-6:2008
TZS 548: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995 Blood-meal – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of blood meal. 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 775: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014 Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. It applies to chemical cream hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates 
  ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1009: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008 Herbal soap – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and test methods for herbal soap. 
ICS: 71.100.40
TZS 924: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Surface active agents – Detergent for washing fabrics – Guide for comparative testing of performance
Constitutes a guide for carrying out comparative tests of fabric washing products in such a way as to realistically reflect the performance of the products likely to be used by consumers. 
ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 4319:1977
TZS 505: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995 Specification for hydrochloric acid
Intended chiefly to cover the technical provision relating to hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is a hazardous chemical, thus the safety aspects related to it will be covered separately. 
ICS: 71.060.30
TZS 1571: 2015( 1st Ed) 2015 Rural and urban addressing
New Provides requirements for assigning addresses in urban and rural areas; naming roads, streets, buildings and localities; recording and mapping the related information; assigning postcodes; and signage related to the above issues. 
  ICS: 01.080.10
TZS 572: 1997 (1st Ed) 1997  Toffees – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for toffees 
ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 849: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Building lime – Specification – Part 1 – Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
Applies to building limes used as binders for preparation of mortar (for masonry, rendering and plastering) and production of other construction products. 
ICS: 91.100.10 | IEC: BS EN 459 (Part 1): 2001
TZS 140:1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Woven fabrics –Determination of crimp of yarn
Specifies atmosphere for conditioning, testing and method for the determination of crimp of yarn in fabric. It is applicable to most woven fabrics but unsuitable for fabrics made from twist less staple yarns 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 180:2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children ― Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants as a complementary food generally from the age of six months onwards, taking into account infants‟ individual nutritional requirements, and for feeding young children as part of a progressively diversified diet. 
  ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 72:2013
TZS 1418: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Agricultural equipment – Soil tillage and equipment – Terminology
Includes the definitions used in the general classification, design, construction, operation and performance of tillage equipment and soil-tool relationships. 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 124: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Milk and milk products – Sampling for microbiological examination
Prescribes the methods and apparatus to be employed in the sampling of a dairy product for microbiological examination 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 778 2003  Fertilizer – Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) compound – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for NPK fertilizer (bulk blended). 
ICS: 65.080.00
TZS 1599: 2013 2013  Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
Specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications. 
ICS: 29.220.30 | IEC: 61960: 2011
TZS 971: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Photovoltaic system performance monitoring – Guidelines for measurement, data exchange and analysis
Recommends procedures for the monitoring of energy-related PV systems characteristics such as inplane irradiance, array output, storage input and output and power conditioner input and output; and for the exchange and analysis of monitored data. 
ICS: 27.160 | EAS: 368: 2005
TZS 366: 2015- ISO 1572: 1980 2015  Tea — Preparation of ground sample of known dry matter content
New Specifies a method of preparing aground sample of tea and of determining its dry matter content for use in analytical determination which require the results to be expressed on the dry basis 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1572:1980
TZS 369: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Sodium hypochlorite solutions – Specification 
Covers an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite for industrial use, laundry bleaching and water purification, as well as dilute aqueous solutions of sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic use. 
ICS: 71.100.80
TZS 786 2004  Kerosene lighting appliances for domestic use – Specification
Specifies construction and performance requirements for lighting appliances intended by the manufacturer for domestic use and using kerosene as fuel 
ICS: 75.160.20
TZS 754:2009-ISO 188:2007 2009  Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests 
Rev Specifies accelerated ageing or heat resistance tests on vulcanized or thermoplastic rubbers. Two methods are given:
  Method A: air-oven method using a cell-type oven or cabinet oven with low air speed and a ventilation of 3 to 10 changes per hour;
  Method B: air-oven method using a cabinet oven with forced air circulation by means of a fan and a ventilation of 3 to 10 changes per hour.
  ICS: 83.060 | ISO: 188: 2007
TZS 1065: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Industrial liquids lubricants-ISO viscosity classification
Establishes a system of viscosity classification for industrial liquid lubricants and related fluids.This includes mineral oils used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids and electrical oils. 
ICS: 75.100 | ISO: 3448:1992
TZS 775: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. It applies to chemical cream hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates 
  ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 487: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Sensory analysis – General guidance for the design of test rooms
Gives general guidance for the design of test rooms intended for the sensory analysis of food products 
ICS: 67.230. | ISO: 8589 – 1988
TZS 124: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Milk and milk products – Sampling for microbiological examination
Prescribes the methods and apparatus to be employed in the sampling of a dairy product for microbiological examination 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 561: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products
Prescribes the methods for preparation of test samples for the determination of quality, chemical and physical characteristics of palm oil and palm oil products. 
ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 1434-3: 2011 ISO 13007-3:2010 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts 
Defines terms concerning the product, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile grouts. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile grouts [cementitious (CG) and reaction resin (RG) grouts] 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007-3:2010
TZS 733: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Method of examination for Vibro cholerae in foodstuffs
Gives general method for detection of Vibro cholerae (01 and 0139) present in food products intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 100.30
TZS 521 (Part 3): 1992 (1st Ed)   Methods of high voltage testing – Part 3: Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used. 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 539: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Methods of test for the assessment of odour and taint from packaging materials used for foodstuffs
Specifies methods to be employed in assessing the risk of odour and taint from packaging materials causing complaint with packaged foods. 
ICS: 67.240
TZS 413: 1989(1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Designation of yarns
Specifies two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 97 1980  Gas cylinders – Industrial – Identification of contents – Specification
It specifies a system requiring both legible marking of the cylinder with the name in abbReviated symbol of the gas it contains 
ICS: 23.030.30
TZS 298 1989  Building drawings – Designation of buildings and parts of buildings
Lays down requirements for designation systems and designation code for buildings, including spaces, building elements (e.g. walls and floors) and components (e.g. wall units and windows). It is intended to be applied at the design and construction stages. 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4157- 1:1980; -2:1982
TZS 434: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Chutneys – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for chutneys 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 15 2009  Steel – Determination of phosphorus by alkali metric method
Rev Describes a method for determination of phosphorus in plain carbon steel and alloy steels containing neither titanium nor zirconium. 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 353: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Galvanized corrugated iron sheets – Specification 
Revised Specifies the materials, profiles and dimensions of hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets. 
  ICS: 77.140. 01
TZS 243: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Farm implements – Single furrow animal drawn plough shares – Specification 
Specifies the material and dimensions of both upset and flat shares used in animal drawn plough 
ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 1419 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions. 
Specifies functional dimensions and markings for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes fixed height and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. 
ICS: 97.140
TZS 1515: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Food products – Determination of melamine in liquid and powder milk by ELISA (Routine method)
Prescribes procedures for the extraction and determination of melamine in liquid(fresh milk, UHT milk and condensed milk); and powder milk by ELISA Methods. 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 949 (Part 2): 2007 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs -- Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae – Part 1 – Detection and enumeration by MPN technique with pre-enrichment
Specifies a method without pre-enrichment, for the enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 21528-2: 2004
TZS 1676: 2014 2014  Brown Rice- specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for brown rice of the varieties grown from Oryza spp., intended for human consumption or for processing to milled rice. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 765:2013
TZS 964: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Food grade cassava starch – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for grade cassava starch. 
  ICS: 67.180.20 | EAS: 742: 2010
TZS 454: 2007 (2nd Ed) 2007  Cigarettes – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cigarettes. 
  ICS: 65.160 | EAS: 110:2005
TZS 332 Part 2:2009 2009  Mechanical sounding in sub-soil – Part 2: Static sounding
Revised Covers the determination of the components of penetration resistance, end-bearing and side friction developed during the steady slow penetration of pointed steel and rod into the soil or soft rock. Serve as reference for tendering and placing of soil investigation for civil engineering purposes. 
  ICS: 93.020
TZS 2112 2010  Preservative- treated timber
Specifies treatment requirements for preservative- treated timber and timber product that have a predicted service life at various levels of preservative treatment which are considered to be acceptable for a range of hazard condition. 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 467: 2015 3rd ed- EAS 138: 2014 2015  Still table wine — Specification
Revised specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for still table wine prepared from fruits. 
  ICS: 67 .160.10 | EAS: 138:2014
TZS 820: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Wheat bran for livestock feeds – Specification
Prescribe the requirements, methods of sampling and test for wheat bran for use as livestock feed 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 1640:2013 2013  Plastics hoses and hose assemblies- Textile- reinforced types for hydraulic applications- Specification
Specifies requirements for three types of textile- reinforced thermoplastics hose and hose assembly of nominal size from 3, 2 to 25. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 3949:2009
TZS 989 (Part 2): 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Fertilizer – Methods for chemical analysis of phosphate – Part 2: Determination of calcium oxide by the oxalate (volumetric) method
Describes the method for determination of calcium as calcium oxide in rock phosphate fertilizers. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 1003: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Guide to the prepacking of fruits and vegetables
Gives general guidance on the conditions and the methods of prepacking and packing for transport of the main types of fruits and vegetables sold fresh. 
ICS: 67.080 | ISO: 7558: 1988
TZS 837 (Part 3): 2011 (2nd ) 2011  Air quality – Sampling and test methods – Part 3 – Stationary source emissions – Manual determination of mass concentration of particulate matters
Revised Describes a reference method for the measurement of particulate matter (dust) concentration in waste gases of concentrations from 20 mg/m3 to 1000 mg/m3 under standard conditions. 
  ICS: 13.040.40 | ISO: 9096:2003
TZS 9: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Steel – Methods of testing zinc coating on wire
Rev Specifies the method for determining mass, uniformity and adhesion of zinc coating of galvanizing steel wire 
  ICS: 77.040.01
TZS 220:2014 (2nd ed) 2014  Liquid soap — Specification
Revision Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for liquid soap for general purposes. It does not cover shampoos and products intended for specific purposes, such as those for industrial and surgical uses. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 790:2013
TZS 834 (Part 3): 2005 (1st Ed) 2005 Textiles – Determination of commercial mass of consignments of textiles fibres and yarns – Part 3 – Specimen cleaning procedure
Specifies specimen cleaning procedures to be used when commercial mass is to be determined in accordance with TZS 834 (Part 1) on a clean and dry basis. 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 1244: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Pasteurized ulanzi Bamboo Alcoholic drink-Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for pasteurized ulanzi (bamboo alcoholic drink) 
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 1563:2014 2014 Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)- Determination of potassium content by atomic adsorption spectrometry
Specifies a method for the determination of potassium content equal to or greater than 0.5 mg/kg. This method is applicable to fatty acid methyl esters intended for addition to mineral oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 411:2010 (2nd Ed) 2010 Textiles – Polyester/cellulose suiting fabrics – Specification
Rev Prescribes constructional details and other particulars of eight types of polyester/cellulose suiting fabrics for lightweight suits and uniforms 
  ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1518 (Part 1): 2012 2012 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/ 750 VPart 1: General requirements
Applies to rigid and flexible cables with insulation and sheath if any, based on polyvinyl chloride of rated voltages U/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-1:2008
TZS 603: 2015- ISO 3668: 1998 2015 Paints and varnishes — Visual comparison of the colour of paints 
New Specifies a method for the visual comparison of the colour of films of paints or related products against a standard (either a reference standard or a freshly prepared standard) using either natural daylight or artificial light sources in s standard booth 
  ICS: 87.040 | ISO: 3668:1998
TZS 802: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004 Quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant – Specification
Covers formulations based on quaternary ammonium compounds in liquid or powder form for disinfecting inanimate spaces. It is intended primarily for destruction of pathogens on floors, walls and other hard surfaces. 
ICS: 11.080.20
TZS 45: 2010 (2nd Ed 2010 Curry powder – Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for curry powder, which is used as a flavouring material in the preparation of foods 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 98:1980 (1st Ed) 1980 Filling ratios for liquefiable gases – Specification
Specifies the filling ratio to be used when liquefiable gases are filled into transportable containers 
ICS: 75.160.30
TZS 1646:2013 2013 East Africa organic products standard
Provides requirements for organic production. It covers plant production, animal husbandry, bee-keeping, the collection of wild products and the processing and labelling of the products therefrom. It does not cover procedures for verification such as inspection or certification. 
ICS: 67.020 | EAS: 456:2007
TZS 915: 2015- ISO 10691: 2004 2015 Gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel cylinders for liquified petroleum gas (LPG) — Procedures for checking before, during and after filling
New Specifies the procedures to be adopted when checking transportable refillable welded steel LPG cylinders before, during and after filling 
  ICS: 23.020.30 | ISO: 10691:2004
TZS 449: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990 Cheese – Specification
Specifies the conditions for heat treatment of milk products used in cheese making and hygienic conditions for cheese preparation 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 667: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014 Motor vehicles brake fluids — Specification
Rev Specifies the characteristics, methods of test and packing of automotive brake fluids of the non-petroleum type and silicone type for use in the hydraulic braking systems and clutches of motor vehicles. 
  ICS: 75.20
TZS 462: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992 Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of hardness (hardness between 30 and 85 IRHD)
Specifies a method for the determination of the hardness of vulcanized rubbers preferably of hardness range between 30 and 85 IRHD 
ICS: 83.060.00
TZS 719: 2015- EAS 253-1: 2001 2015 Code of practice for grading of textile materials — Part 1: Fabrics
New Specifies requirements for grading of textile fabrics. 
  ICS: 61.020 | EAS: 253-1:2001
TZS 733: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Method of examination for Vibro cholerae in foodstuffs
Gives general method for detection of Vibro cholerae (01 and 0139) present in food products intended for human consumption 
ICS: 100.30
TZS 911: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for cotton dish cloths
Prescribes the requirements for cotton dish cloths. 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 467: 2015 3rd ed- EAS 138: 2014 2015  Still table wine — Specification
Revised specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for still table wine prepared from fruits. 
  ICS: 67 .160.10 | EAS: 138:2014
TZS 1150:2010 2010  Green Coffee in bags - Sampling 
Specifies a method of sampling a consignment of green coffee, shipped in the bags or more, for the purpose of examination to determine whether the consignment complies with a contract specification. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 4072:1982
TZS 1496: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-10: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 10: Determination of soluble solids
Specifies a refractometric method for the determination of the soluble solids in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-10: 2000
TZS 457: 2016 2016  Code of hygienic practices for spices and dried aromatic plants
Revised Applies to spices and dried aromatic plants -whole, broken, ground or blended. It covers the minimum requirements of hygiene for production, harvesting, post-harvest technology (curing, bleaching, drying, cleaning, grading, packing, transportation and storage including microbial and insect disinfestation) processing establishment, processing technology (grinding, blending, freezing and freeze drying, etc.) packaging and storage of processed products. 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 285 1986  Unused mineral insulating oils for transformers and switch gear – Specification
Covers specifications and test methods for unused mineral insulating oils intended for use in transformers, switch gear and similar electrical equipment 
ICS: 29.140.10
TZS 893: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Fertilizers – Mono-ammonium phosphate and di-ammonium phosphate (MAP & DAP) – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for MAP & DAP fertilizer. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 795: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Corrugated glossy compound roofing materials – Specification and test methods
Specifies requirements for composition, manufacture and mechanical strength, physical and fire resistance properties of corrugated glossy compound roofing materials 
ICS: 91.100.20
TZS 245:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Lemon juice – Specification 
Revision Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for lemon juice. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 1263 Part 3: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles- Woven bags from natural fibres- Specification Part 3: Woven bags for Sugar
Specifies minimum requirements and other particulars of natural fibre bags made from jute, cotton or kenaf for the packaging of sugar 
ICS: 55.080
TZS 69:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  School exercise books and papers – Specification 
Rev Specifies the qualities, sizes and rulings of exercise books and papers and details of their covers, stitching and number of papers in exercise books, both wire-stitched and quarter bound 
  ICS: 97.180
TZS 1273: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Pressure sensitive plastic film tape - Specification
Specifies pressure sensitive adhesive synthetic plastic tapes for use in packaging sealing and other similar purposes. 
ICS: 83.180
TZS 688:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Finger millet flour-Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for finger millet flour intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060.00
TZS 771 (Part 2 – 1): 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – Part 2-1 – Particular requirements – Electronic switches
Applies to electronic switches and to associated electronic extension units for household and similar fixed electrical installations either indoors or outdoors. The standard applies to electronic switches for the operation of lamp circuits and the control of the brightness of lamps (dimmers) as well as the control of the speed motors. 
ICS: 29.120.20
TZS 97 1980  Gas cylinders – Industrial – Identification of contents – Specification
It specifies a system requiring both legible marking of the cylinder with the name in abbReviated symbol of the gas it contains 
ICS: 23.030.30
TZS 1637:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Rubber and plastics hoses- Hose sizes, minimum and maximum inside diameters and tolerance on cut- to- length hoses
Specifies the sizes of rubber and plastics hoses and the minimum and maximum inside diameters permitted for each hose size. It is also specifies tolerance on cut-to-length rubber and plastics hoses for industrial and automotive applications. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 1307:2006
TZS 1601:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textiles — Hair extensions — Specification
Prescribes the requirements and test methods for hair extensions made from synthetic fibres for use on human beings. shall not be applicable to the natural human hairs. 
ICS: 71.100
TZS 223:2014 2014  Synthetic industrial detergent powder — Specification
Revision Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic anionic detergents for industrial purposes based on the use of alkyl aryl sulphonates 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | EAS: 787:2013
TZS 300:2010 (Revised) 2010  Road vehicles – Retro-reflective registration plates for motor vehicles and trailers – Specification
Revision Specifies the minimum requirements for retro-reflective registration number plates for motor vehicles and their trailers. In particular, it specifies the photometric and colorimetric characteristics required and also the test specifications applicable to registration number plates. 
  ICS: 43.040.20
TZS 507: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Sodium bicarbonate – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for sodium bicarbonate 
ICS: 71.040.50
TZS 34 (Part 3):1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Animal feeds and feeding stuffs – Part 3: Microbiological test methods
Prescribes the microbiological methods for testing animal feeds and feeding stuffs. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 580: 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Illuminating kerosene – Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements, test methods and sampling of illuminating kerosene suitable for use on domestic and commercial markets for heating, lighting and cooking in pressure vapourising and other burning appliances as a fuel. 
  ICS: 75.160.20
TZS 408: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Glass shells for general lighting service – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of test necessary for judging the quality and dimensions of clear glass shells for general lighting service lamps of build diameters not exceeding 171.5mm, that is up to a nominal diameter of 170mm. 
ICS: 29.140.01
TZS 188: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Hides, skins and leather – Glossary of terms
Revised Gives technical definitions to terms related to hides, skins and leather only as they are used in the Tanzania leather trade and industry. 
  ICS: 59.140.20
TZS 297 1989  Building drawings – Representation of areas, sections and views – General principles
Establishes general rules for representation of areas, sections and views on buildings and civil engineering drawings 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4069:1977
TZS 953 (Part 3): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 3 – Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete inspection chambers
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete inspection chambers, designed to be used for inverts not exceeding 2 metres deep, of circular, rectangular (with or without chamfered or rounded corners) or elliptical cross-section, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 901 (Part 2): 2006 2006  Information and documentation – Records management – Part 2 – Guidelines 
It gives an overview of the processes and factors to consider in organizations wishing to comply with TZS 901 (Part 1): 2006. It is for use by record management professionals and those charged with managing records in their organizations. 
ICS: 01.140.20 | ISO: 15489 (Part 2): 2001
TZS 1651:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Oven cleaner and grease remover — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for oven cleaner and grease remover. The standard covers three types of oven cleaners and grease removers that are suitable for the removal of carbon deposits, grease, baked-on fats and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment, but that are not intended for use in self-cleaning ovens. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 791:2013
TZS 1634-2:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Vinegar- Specification Part 2: Vinegar form artificial sources
Prescribe the quality requirements and methods of test for substitute vinegar. 
ICS: 67.220.20 | EAS: 147-2:2000
TZS 1187 (Part 8): 2010 2010  Road vehicles - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components part 8: Pressure indicator
Specifies test and requirements for the pressure indicator, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-8: 2001
TZS 36:2014(4th ed) 2014  Laundry soap — Specification
Rev specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for two grades of laundry soaps. This standard covers two grades of laundry soap pure and built laundry soap in the form of cakes, tablets or bars, produced from vegetable or animal oils or fats or a blend of all or part to these materials. 
  It does not cover liquid soap for household purposes, and bar soap, in which synthetic detergents have been added to enhance its performance.
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 31: 2013
TZS 1305: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO 7010: 2003 2011  Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas 
Prescribes safety signs for the purposes of accident prevention, fire protection, health hazard information and emergency evacuation 
ICS: 01.080.10; 01.080.20 | ISO: 7010:2003
TZS 184: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Food processing units – Infant and child food – General hygiene requirements
Prescribes the general hygienic requirements for the production of whole-some prepackaged food for infants and children. It is an adjunct to TZS 109:1981. 
ICS: 67.020.00
TZS 381:1989 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of iron content in sodium hydroxide using 1, 10 phenanthroline photometric method
Specifies a 1, 10 phenanthroline photometric method for the determination of the content of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. The method is applicable to products having iron contents equal to or greater than 0.5mg/kg. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 1187 (Part 9): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 9: Pressure regulator
Specifies test and requirements for the pressure regulator, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles.. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-9: 2001
TZS 617:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Pneumatic tyres for trucks and buses – Specification 
Revised Specifies tyre dimensions designation and marking requirements, speed category and load ratings. It also gives laboratory test requirements for strength endurance for tyres primarily intended for trucks and buses. 
  ICS: ICS: 83.160.10
TZS 743: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Paper sacks for cement – Specification 
Specifies the requirements for paper sacks for cement packing. 
ICS: 55.080
TZS 694: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Size designation of clothes – Men’s and boy’s outwear garment 
Establishes a system of designating the sizes of men’s and boys’ outwear garments (including knitwear and swimwear). 
ICS: 61.020. | ISO: 3636: 1977
TZS 953 (Part 2): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products – Part 2 – Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manhole and soakaways
Specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete manholes of circular, rectangular (with or without chamfered or rounded corners) or elliptical cross-section, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 699: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Super-gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use-specification
Prescribes the quality requirements method of sampling and test for super solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use including the condition in the container, fineness of grind, solid content, skin formation, viscosity, and application properties, such as brushing properties and rolling properties 
ICS: 87.060.30
TZS 229:1985 (Part 1) (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors (modified polyester base) –Part 1: Round wire -Specification 
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round cooper conductors covered with modified polyester enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 419: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Coffee – Determination of caffeine content (Reference method) 
Revised Specifies the reference method for the determination of the caffeine content of coffee. The method is applicable to green coffee, decaffeinated green coffee, roasted coffee, decaffeinated roasted coffee, extracts of coffee both dried and liquid and decaffeinated extracts both dried and liquid. 
  ICS: 67.140 | ISO: 4052:1983
TZS 729: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs –Horizontal method for the enumeration of coliforms – Colony count technique 
Gives general guidelines for the enumeration of coliforms present in products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals, by means of the technique of counting colonies on a solid medium, after incubation at 30 ºC, 35 ºC or 37 ºC. 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4832: 2006
TZS 385: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of matter insoluble in water in sodium hydroxide
Describes a method of test for the determination of matter insoluble in water for sodium hydroxide for industrial use. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 1093-4: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles - Part 4: Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
Defines a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and breaking strength of all ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545: 2004
TZS 711: 2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Guidelines for quality and /or Environmental Management Systems Auditing 
Revised Provides guidelines on the principles of auditing, managing audit programmes, conducting quality management system audits and environmental management systems audits, as well as guidance on the competence of quality and environmental management system auditors 
  ICS: 13.020.10 | ISO: 19011 2002
TZS 893: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Fertilizers – Mono-ammonium phosphate and di-ammonium phosphate (MAP & DAP) – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for MAP & DAP fertilizer. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 761 (Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test – Part 1 – Test method
Specifies method for the Brinell hardness test for metallic materials and is applicable up to the limit of 650 HBW. 
ICS: 77.040.10 | ISO: 6506 (Part 1): 2005
TZS 1513: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Marble tiles and slabs – Specification 
Specifies the materials characteristics, physical requirement, sizes and finish of marble tiles and slabs. 
ICS: 91.100.99
TZS 201: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of shrinkage temperature
Specifies a method for the determination of the shrinkage temperature of leather. It is applicable to all types of leather with a shrinkage temperature below that of boiling water 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 511: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Glass tubes for fluorescent lamps – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for glass tubes for fluorescent lamps. 
ICS: 29.140.30
TZS 316: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Shampoo, soap based – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for shampoo based on soap. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 133 1981  Iodized edible salt – Specification (Withdrawn and replaced by TZS 132:1995) Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and testing iodized salt.
TZS 402: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Microbiological specification for fish and fish products 
Prescribes the microbiological specifications for fresh, frozen, smoked and cooked fish and fish products excluding shellfish. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 727 (Part 2): 2002 2002  Conformity evaluation
Specifies the scheme for the evaluation of conformity of cements to their corresponding product specification standards, including certification of conformity by a certification body. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 726:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Semi-gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use –Specification
Specifies requirements for semi-gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use. 
ICS: 87.060.30
TZS 342: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Timber – Determination of ultimate tensile stress perpendicular to grain
Revised Specifies a method for determining the ultimate tensile stress of wood perpendicular to grain in the radial and tangential directions. 
  ICS: 79.040
TZS 13 2009  Steel – Method for wrapping test of wire
Rev Prescribes method of conducting wrapping test of wire. 
  | ISO: 77.040.11
TZS 216: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Gaseous carbon dioxide (technical grade) – Specification
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for gaseous carbon dioxide (technical grade). 
ICS: 71.060.20
TZS 1391:2011 (1st Ed) 2011 Refined mustard oil – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for refined mustard oil. 
ICS: 67.100.10
TZS 1688:2014(1st Ed) EAS 341:2013 2014 Nail polish removers— Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for nail polishes used for cosmetics purposes. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 341:2013
TZS 102:2014 (4th ed) 2014 White bread – Specification
Rev Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for bread intended for human consumption 
  ICS: 67. 060 | EAS: 43:2013
TZ 1480 (Part 2): 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Food products – Veterinary drugs residues Part 2: Determination of multiple tetracycline residues in cow’s milk by metal chelate affinity – Liquid chromatographic method
Prescribes procedures for the extraction and determination of veterinary drugs residues; in particular Chlortetracycline, Oxytetracycline and Tetracycline in cows’ milk. 
ICS: 11.220
TZS 548: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995 Blood-meal – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test of blood meal. 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 2015 Sorghum seed — Requirements for certification
New Specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post control tests. 
  ICS: TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 | EAS: 822:2014
TZS 69:2009 (2nd ed) 2009 School exercise books and papers – Specification 
Rev Specifies the qualities, sizes and rulings of exercise books and papers and details of their covers, stitching and number of papers in exercise books, both wire-stitched and quarter bound 
  ICS: 97.180
TZS 521 (Part 3): 1992 (1st Ed)   Methods of high voltage testing – Part 3: Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used. 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 1504: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Fruits and vegetable products – Determination of ethanol content
Specifies a method for the chemical determination of ethanol in fruit and vegetable products. The method is not applicable to products containing more than 5 % (m/m) of ethanol. In the case of products containing essential oils, it is necessary to remove the latter. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 211: 2001
TZS 94 (Part 1): 1980   Industrial effluents – Part 1: Sampling and test methods
Covers the methods of sampling and test for industrial effluents 
ICS: 13.030
TZS 654 (Part 3): 2004 (1st Ed) 2004 Soil test methods – Classification – Part 3 – Determination of linear shrinkage
Specifies method for laboratory determination of the linear shrinkage of the fraction of a soil sample from linear measurements on a bar of soil. 
ICS: 13.080.20
900 (Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006 Textiles – Specification for knitted vests – Part 1 – Knitted vests for males
Prescribes the requirements and methods for bleached or dyed knitted vests of round neck or V-neck with or without sleeves for males. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 521 Part 3 1992 Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used 
ICS: 29.020.00
TZS 1563:2014 2014 Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)- Determination of potassium content by atomic adsorption spectrometry
Specifies a method for the determination of potassium content equal to or greater than 0.5 mg/kg. This method is applicable to fatty acid methyl esters intended for addition to mineral oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 110: 1981 1981 Ante – Mortem and post – Mortem inspection of slaughtered animals fresh meat and processed meat products – Code of hygiene
It contains the minimum requirement for hygiene of meat production, handling, packing ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of slaughter animals intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.120
TZS 281 1989  Corrugated asbestos – Cement sheets and fittings – Specifications
Withdrawn Covers asbestos fibre, with its unique properties of heat, fire and corrosion resistance, combined with tensile strength and flexibility. 
TZS 687: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Masonry – Vocabulary
Defines terms used in the structural design of un-reinforced masonry 
ICS: 01.040.91 | ISO: 9652-5:1999
TZS 390:2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Carbonated soft drinks – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for carbonated soft drinks. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 800: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004  Disinfectants – Glossary of terms
Defines terms used in the disinfectants industry 
ICS: 11.080.20
TZS 759: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Textiles – Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change
Specifies methods for the preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens (except floor coverings) and garments for use in tests for determining dimensional change on washing, dry-cleaning, soaking in water or steaming. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 1618:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Textile- Disposable adult diapers- Specification
Specifies the requirements for disposable adult diapers. 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 496 1999  Determination of sulphate content in sodium hydroxide
Specifies two methods on the determination of sulphate content in sodium hydroxide; by using gravimetric method for the determination of sulphate expressed as sodium sulphate and calculated on NAOH equal to or greater than 0.10% (m/m); by reduction and titrimetry method for the determination of the content of sulphate (SO4) is equal to greater than 5mg/kg. 
ICS: 71.060.50
TZS 269: 1986 (1st Ed) 1986  General method for estimation of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in food and foodstuffs
Specifies method for estimation of Vitamin C in food and foodstuffs 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 433: 2015 2nd ed 2015  Pickles – Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for pickles intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 1687:2014(1st Ed) EAS 340:2013 2014  Nail polish- specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of test for nail polish used for cosmetics 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 340:2013
TZS 379: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Code of safety for sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
Specifies a code of safety concerning hazards relating to sodium hydroxide. It gives the properties and essential information for the safe handling and use of sodium hydroxide. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 835: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Textiles – Fish-nets – Specification
Specifies minimum requirements for fishing nets.
ICS: 65.150
TZS 999: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 6: 2000 2015  Fresh pineapple – Specification 
Rev Covers requirements for fresh pineapples (Ananas comosus L.). It provides guidance on the quality of pineapples from the harvesting, handling, grading, transport and packaging stages to marketing. It also specifies provisions concerning quality, sizing tolerances and presentation of the fruit to the market. The standard does not include pineapples for industrial processing.
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 6:2000
TZS 450: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Cheese – Methods of sampling and test
Specifies the methods of sampling and test for cheese 
ICS: 67.100.30
O&M 4 1979  Methodological document for proofreading symbols
Special Gives guidelines, which are expected to become conventions for preparations of draft standards, copy preparation for printing of Tanzania standards and proofreading. 
     
TZS 1257: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles – Specification for open mouth woven poly-sacks made from polypropylene tape- yarns
Specifies minimum requirements for materials, dimensions, and performance of open mouth poly-sack manufactured from plain woven fabric produced from polypropylene 
ICS: 55.080
TZS 545: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Corrugated fibreboard – Water absorbency – Test method (Cobb)
It is applicable to corrugated fibreboard that is not penetrated by water in the selected absorption time. The method is thus generally applicable to sized paperboard.
ICS: 85.060
TZS 1187 (Part 15): 2010 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components part 15: Gas- tight housing and ventilation hose
Specifies test and requirements for the gas- tight housing and ventilation hose, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-15: 2001
TZS 94 Part 1 1980  Sampling and test methods
Covers the methods of sampling and test for industrial effluents 
ICS: 13.030.00
TZS 760 (Part 2): 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Methods of testing cement – Part 2 – Chemical analysis of cement
Describes the procedures for the chemical analysis of cement. The standard describes the reference procedures and, in certain cases, an alternative method which can be considered as giving equivalent results. It applies to cement and also to their constituent materials such as clinker and blast furnace slag. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1082: 2015(1st Ed) 2015  Dried banana — Specification
New prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for dried banana from Musa spp. of the family Musaceae intended for direct human consumption or for other use in the food industry. 
  ICS: 67.080
TZS 698: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Road vehicles – Code of practice for inspection and testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness
Rev Specifies the safety related performance characteristics of used motor vehicles and their inspections and tests for roadworthiness. 
  ICS: 43.100.
TZS 834 (Part 2): 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Textiles – Determination of commercial mass of consignments of textile fibres and yarns – Part 2 – Methods for obtaining laboratory samples
Specifies methods for obtaining laboratory samples for mass determination by one of the methods given in TZS 834: Part 1. 
ICS: Specifies methods for obtaining laboratory samples for mass determination by one of the methods given in TZS 834: Part 1.
TZS 733: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Method of examination for Vibro cholerae in foodstuffs
Gives general method for detection of Vibro cholerae (01 and 0139) present in food products intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 100.30
TZS 413: 1989(1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Designation of yarns
Specifies two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound 
ICS: 59.080.30
TZS 221: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Soap – Carbolic – Specification
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for carbolic soap containing phenolic substances such as creasylic acid. It does not apply to specific medicated soaps. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 15: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Steel – Determination of phosphorus by alkali metric method 
Rev Describes method for the determination of phosphorus in plain carbon steel and alloy steels (containing neither titanium nor zirconium). 
  ICS: 71.040.40
TZS 1665: 2014 2014  Pearl millet grains — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for whole and decorticated pearl millet of the Senegalese varieties (cultivars) “souna” and “sanio” grown from Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br. intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 284:2013
TZS 726:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Semi-gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use –Specification
Specifies requirements for semi-gloss solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use. 
ICS: 87.060.30
TZS 837 (Part 5): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Stationary source emissions – Determination of mass concentration of nitrogen oxides: Naphthylethylenediamine photometric method
Revised Specifies a photometric method for the determination of the mass concentration of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases from ducts or chimneys. 
  ICS: 13.040.40 | ISO: 11564:1998
TZS 1106:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Fertilizers – Extraction of phosphates soluble in mineral acids
Specifies a method for the extraction of mineral acid-soluble phosphates by attack with a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acid acids and a method by attack with a mixture of sulfuric and nitric acids. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 7497: 1984
TZS 530: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents
Specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms, except loose fibre, to the combined action of rubbing and of organic solvents used in spot-cleaning, i.e. localized “spotting” carried out by hand. 
ICS: 59.080.01 | ISO: 105-D02: 1987
TZS 189: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Leather – Wet – Blue chrome – Specification
Revised This standard prescribes the general requirements for wet - blue chrome leather. 
  ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 741: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Simsim (Sesame) seeds – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for Simsim (Sesame indicum, Linnaeus) seeds. 
  ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 382: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Method of assay of sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
Specifies a method of assay of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 516: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Vibration test at fixed low frequency
Revised Specifies a method for carrying out vibration test on complete, filled transport packages of unit loads using sinusoidal excitation at fixed frequency 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 940: 2015- EAS 143: 2014 2015  Brandy — Specification
New Specifies the requirements and method of sampling and test for brandy. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 143:2014
TZS 1456: 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 10007: 2003 2011  Quality management systems – Guidelines for configuration management 
Gives guidance on the use of configuration management within an organization. It is applicable to the support of products from concept to disposal. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10007: 2003
TZS 42: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness: Assessing staining
Prescribes a method for evaluating by means of Geometric staining scale staining of undyed fabrics during colour fastness tests. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 594: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Sensory analysis – Methodology – Triangular test 
Specifies a method of sensory analysis for detecting differences between samples of two products by means of a triangular comparison. 
ICS: 67.240 | ISO: 4120: 1983
TZS 1334: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO: 356: 1996 2010  Essential Oils - Preparation of Test Sample
Gives general guidance for the preparation of samples of essential oils submitted to a laboratory for analysis 
ICS: 71.100.60 | ISO: 356:1996
TZS 1412: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Fat spreads and blended fat Spreads –Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and tests for fat spreads and blended fat spreads. Fat spreads derived exclusively from milk products and/or milk products to which only other substances necessary for their manufacture have been added including butter and diary spreads are not covered by this Standard. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 915: 2015- ISO 10691: 2004 2015  Gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel cylinders for liquified petroleum gas (LPG) — Procedures for checking before, during and after filling
New Specifies the procedures to be adopted when checking transportable refillable welded steel LPG cylinders before, during and after filling 
  ICS: 23.020.30 | ISO: 10691:2004
TZS 235 Part 1 1984  Power cable terminology
Gives glossary containing terms and definitions relating to power cables. 
ICS: 29.060.20
TZS 11 2009  Steel – Cold drawn mild steel wire for general engineering purposes – Specification
Rev Gives quality requirements and sampling method of cold drawn mild steel wire of sizes 1.00mm to 10.00mm diameter for general engineering purposes 
TZS 721:2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Specification for road marking paints 
Specifies the requirements for paints, in containers, for use in marking on bituminous and concrete surfaces 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 157: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Triple super phosphate – Specifications
Prescribes the requirements for triple super phosphate used as a fertilizer 
ICS: 65.080.00
TZS 795: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Corrugated glossy compound roofing materials – Specification and test methods
Specifies requirements for composition, manufacture and mechanical strength, physical and fire resistance properties of corrugated glossy compound roofing materials 
ICS: 91.100.20
TZS 432-3: 2015- 2015  Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) — Part 3: Fittings
New Specifies the characteristics of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels. 
  ICS: 75.200 | ISO: 4437-3:2014
TZS 349: 2015- ISO 3103: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea – Preparation of liquor for use in sensory analysis
Revised Specifies a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 3103:1980
TZS 962: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Native starch – Determination of starch content – Ewers polarimetric method
Specifies a polarimetric method for the determination of the starch content of native starch, with the exception of starch with high amylose content. 
ICS: 67.040 | ISO: 10520: 1997
TZS 196: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of total water soluble matter, water-soluble inorganic matter, and water-soluble organic matter
Prescribes a procedure for the determination of total water – soluble matter, water-soluble inorganic matter, and water-soluble organic matter. It is applicable to all types of leather. 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS1436 (Part 2): 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Gypsum binders and gypsum plasters – Part 2: Test methods 
Describes the reference test methods for all gypsum binders and gypsum plasters covered by TZS 1436-1 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1597:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Caciotta cheese
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Caciotta cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 89: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Sulphuric acid – Code of safety
Describes physical, chemical and hazardous properties, health, fire or explosion hazards involved
ICS: 71.060
TZS 651: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Toilet paper – Specification
Revised Specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and test for Toilet paper,bathroom tissue and other related products supplied in rolls, reels and sheets 
  ICS: 85.080.30 | EAS: 355:2004
TZS 476: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber – Preparation of test pieces for chemical test
Specifies methods of preparing samples from vulcanized rubber for use in chemical test. 
ICS: 83.060.00 | ISO: 4661 – 2: 1987
TZS 1187 (Part 16): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 16: Rigid fuel line
Specifies test and requirements for the rigid fuel line, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-16: 2001
TZS 143 Part 1:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Primary batteries – Part 1: General 
Revised Applicable to primary batteries with respect to their electrochemical system, dimensions, nomenclature, terminal configurations, markings, test methods, typical performance, safety and environmental aspects. 
  ICS: 29.220.20
TZS 1422: 2011 2011  Textiles-Woven, non woven, knitted and lace household curtain and drapery fabrics –Specifications
Covers a wide range of curtaining and drapery fabric materials produced from natural and synthetic fibres with the exception of steel and glass fibres 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 895: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Textiles – Specification for nylon stretch socks
  Prescribes the requirements for seamless socks, knitted in plain, rib or fancy stitches from multifilament stretched nylon yarns.
  ICS: 61.040.
TZS 41: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textile – Test for colour fastness: Assessing change in colour
Prescribes a method for evaluation, by means of geometric grey scale, change in colour of textile materials during colour fastness tests 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1150:2010 2010  Green Coffee in bags - Sampling 
Specifies a method of sampling a consignment of green coffee, shipped in the bags or more, for the purpose of examination to determine whether the consignment complies with a contract specification. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 4072:1982
TZS 1500-: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-15: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 15: Determination of zinc content - Atonic absorption spectrometric method
Specifies an atomic absorption spec- trometric method for the determination of the zinc content of fruits, vegetables and derived products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-15: 2000
TZS 836 (Part 1): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Air quality – General considerations – Part 1 – Vocabulary
Revised Explains the meaning of a selection of terms commonly used in connection with sampling and measurement of gases, vapours and particles for the determination of air quality 
  ICS: 13.040.01
TZS 1487: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Kashata – Specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and testing for Kashataintendedfor human consumption. 
ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 782-5: 2015- ISO 4064-5: 2014 2015  Water meters for cold potable water and hot water — Part 5: Installation requirements
New Specifies criteria for the selection of single, combination and concentric water meters, associated fittings, installation, special requirements for meters, and the first operation of new or repaired meters to ensure accurate constant measurement and reliable reading of the meter. 
  ICS: 91.140.60 | ISO: 4064-5:2015
TZS 1113:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Depots for the storage of petroleum products.
Prescribes the technical requirements relating to the design, materials, construction, testing and layout of bulk plant depots and terminals used for the storage of petroleum products and also include safety distances and specifies product storage systems, firefighting systems, plant/equipment layout and electrical systems required for such storage plants and terminals. 
ICS: 75.200
TZS 851: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Honey – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for honey, produced by stinging honeybees (Apis mellifera) intended for direct human consumption and industrial use. 
ICS: 67.120.10
TZS 918: 2015- ISO 2811-1: 2011 2015  Paints and varnishes — Determination of density— Part 1: Pyknometer method
New Specifies a method for determining the density of paints, varnishes and related products using a metal or Gay-Lussac pycnometer. 
  ICS: 87.040 | ISO: 2811-1:2011
TZS 254: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Steel – Carbon steel billets, continuously cast for hot rolling into structural steel
Covers requirements for four grades of carbon steel billets continuously cast to be hot rolled into structure steels such as bars and wire rods for concrete reinforcement designated as grade 410 (high tensile steel), grade 350 (medium tensile steel), grade 250 (mild steel) and grade 110 (low carbon or dead soft steel). 
ICS: 77.140.15
TZS 119:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for detection and enumeration of coliforms – Most probable number technique
Rev Applicable to products intended for human consumption and for the feeding of animal and environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling. 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4831: 2006
TZS 389: 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Fruit nectars – Specification 
Revised Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for fruit nectars. 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 739: 2010 (2nd Ed 2010  Cashew kernels – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for kernels obtained from the nuts of the cashew nut tree (Anacerdium occidentale, Linnaeus) for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 1260: 2010(1st Ed) 2010  Water quality - Determination of selenium Atomic absorption spectrometric method (hydride technique)
Specifies a method for the determination of selenium and organically bonded selenium in drinking waters, ground waters and surface waters, in concentration of 1ug/1 and 10ug/1. Higher concentration can be determined by a suitable dilution of the water sample. 
ICS: 13.060.50 | ISO: 9965: 1993
TZS 875: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Dry beans — Specification 
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.) intended for human consumption 
  ICS: 67.060. | EAS: 46:2013
TZS 841 Part 1: 2005 2005  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 2 – Requirements for cutlery for the preparation of food Requirements for cutlery for the preparation of food
Specifies material and performance requirements and test methods for cutlery, which have corrosion resistant blades or prong capable of withstanding dishwasher cleaning procedure and sterilization process. 
ICS: 67.250 | ISO: 8442-1:1997
TZS 584: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Wafers – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for wafers. 
ICS: 67.230
TZS 857: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Packaging – Distribution packaging – Graphical symbols for handling and storage of packages
Specifies a set of symbols conventionally used for marking of transport packages in their physical distribution chain to convey handling instructions. 
ICS: 01.080.20 | ISO: 780:1997
TZS 299 1989  Building drawings – Room designation
Lays down requirements for designation systems and designation code for rooms in one or more buildings. The designations are used for identification and reference in the documentation of a project 
ICS: 01.100.30
TZS 814: 2013(2nd Ed 2013  Road Vehicles – Taximeters- Specification
Revised Applies to distance-cum-time taximeters, to be installed on public hire vehicles (Taxis or cabs), which with the aid of electronic or mechanical devices calculates and indicates the amount to be paid by the passenger of the taxi 
  ICS: 93.080.3
TZS 13 2009  Steel – Method for wrapping test of wire
Rev Prescribes method of conducting wrapping test of wire. 
  | ISO: 77.040.11
TZS 874: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Pearl millet/bulbrush flour – Specification
Prescribes basic requirements and test methods of sampling and test for pearl millet/bulbrush flour intended for human consumption. 
ICS: 67.060.
TZS 1585:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Specification for road humps and rumbles strips
Specifies the requirements for design and construction of road humps and rumble strips, intended for use in speed control on paved roads and highways. 
ICS: 93.080.20
TZS 377: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Method for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machines
It is intended to establish methods of determining efficiencies of D.C., A.C. synchronous and induction machines from tests and also to specify methods of obtaining particular loss when these are required for other types of machines such as rotary convectors, A.C. commentator motors and single-phase induction motors for which other methods of determining loss are generally used. 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 1059: 2008 2008  Continuous hot-dip zinc-coated carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
Applies to carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities coated by the continuous hot-dip zinc-coating process. Zinc coated sheet is produced in thickness from 0.25 mm to 5mm inclusive after coating, and in widths of 600 mm and over coils and cut lengths. Zinc-coated sheet less than 600mm wide, slit from wide sheet, will be considered as sheet. 
ICS: 77.140.50 | ISO: 3575:2005
TZS 893: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Fertilizers – Mono-ammonium phosphate and di-ammonium phosphate (MAP & DAP) – Specification 
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and tests for MAP & DAP fertilizer. 
ICS: 65.080
TZS 426: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Glossary of terms used in rubber industry
Defines general terms and terms relating to additives, properties and tests, processing, vulcanization and products commonly used in the rubber trade and industry 
ICS: 01.040.83
TZS 71: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Ball point pen ink – Specification
This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for ink used for filling and refilling cartridges of ball-point pens. 
ICS: 97.180.
TZS 744 (Part 1): 2013 (2nd Ed) 2013  Paper sacks
Rev Provides a checklist for the characteristics of paper sacks to be specified when ordering. The ordering specifications cover the description of the sack and do not deal with quantitative performance requirements 
  ICS: 55.080 | ISO: 8351 (Part 1): 1994
TZS 53:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Refined cotton seed oil – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for cotton seed oil used for edible and industrial purposes. 
  ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 323: 1987 (1st Ed) 1987  Textiles – Cotton fibres – Determination of micronaire value
Specifies a method of determination of the micronaire value of loose disoriented cotton fibre taken from bales, laps and slivers or other sources of lint cotton 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 1567-2: 2013 (1st Ed) 2013  Determination of vitamins in flours – Part 2: Determination of Vitamin A content in flours by high performance liquid chromatography method
Prescribes a reference method for determination of vitamin A content in flours by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 150: 2009 (Rev) 2009  Steel tubes – Method for flattening test
Rev Specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic tubes of circular cross-section to undergo deformation by flattening. 
  ICS: 77.140.75 | ISO: 8492:1998
TZS 62 (Part 3):1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Concrete – Part 3: Methods of making and curing test specimens
Specifies methods for applicability of test specimens; making and curing test cubes other than no-fines test cubes, test cubes of no-fines concrete, test beams, test cylinders and methods of accelerating the curing of test specimens 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 925 (Part 3): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Solar photovoltaic power systems test procedures for main components – Part 3 – Test procedures for regulators 
Specifies test procedures for regulators for use in photovoltaic systems 
ICS: 27.160 | EAS: 363 (Part 3):2005
TZS 771 Part 2 – 3 2003  Particular requirements – Time – delay switches (TDS)
Applies to time – delay switches (TDS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440Vand a rated current not exceeding 63A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors, operated by hand and/or by remote control and which are provided with a mechanical, thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical operated time – delay device or with a device which combines any of them. 
ICS: 29.120.20
TZS 1085: 2015 2015  Fresh cabbage — Specification
New Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fresh cabbages, Brassica oleracea, variety capitata (L.) intended for human consumption 
TZS 1439-2: 2011 (1st Ed) ISO10984-2: 2009 2011  Timber structures — Dowel-type fasteners Part 2: Determination of embedding strength 
Specifies laboratory methods for determining the embedding strength of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood-based sheet products with dowel-type fasteners. 
ICS: 91.080.20 | ISO: 10984-2: 2009
TZS 661: 2011(1st Ed) 2011  Copper/chromium/arsenic composition for the preservation of timber – Methods for timber treatment
Describes procedures for treatment of timber using water-borne copper/chromium/arsenic (CCA) preservatives formulations with TZS 656: 2001 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 1704: 2015- EAS 19: 2000 2015  Fresh avocados — Specifications
New Prescribes requirements for fresh avocados (persea americana Gartner or P. Grattisimamill) fruits to be supplied to the consumer in the local or export markets. It does not include avocados for industrial processing. Also stipulates requirements for handling, grading and packaging of the produce up to the dispatching state. 
  ICS: 67.080.10 | EAS: 19: 2000
TZS 6: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Guide for the presentation of standards
Specifies details of drafting of Tanzania standards specifications, methods of test, glossaries, codes of practice and any other published documents 
ICS: 01.120
TZS 1074: 2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L)- Family H (hydraulic systems) Specifications for categories HFAE, HFAS. HFB, HFC, HFDR AND HFDU
Specifies the requirements of fire-resistance hydraulic fluids for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic hydraulic systems in general industrial applications. It is not used in aerospace or power generation applications, where different requirements apply. 
ICS: 75.100 | ISO: 12922: 1999
TZS 1652:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Carpet and upholstery shampoo — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for a liquid foaming shampoo used for both general cleaning and spot cleaning of colourfast carpets and upholstery that are not damaged by water alone. 
ICS: 77.100.40 | EAS: 792:2013
TZS 37: 2014(3rd Ed) 2014  Soap – Toilet – Specification
Rev Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for toilet soap 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 186:2013
TZS 522 (Part 2): 1994 1994  Terminology related to initial defects and undesirable changes in films during ageing
Defines terms used to describe changes and initial defects in paint and varnish films, and paint and varnish system 
ICS: 01.040.87
TZS 771 (Part 1): 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations – Part 1 – General requirements
Applies to manually operated general purpose switches, for A.C. only with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. 
ICS: 29.120.40
TZS 376: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Methods of cooling rotating electrical machines
Gives the methods of cooling rotating electrical machines and covers their designations, which can be used for any method in current use. 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 1083: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2009  Dry soybeans — Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry whole soybeans of varieties (cultivars) grown from Glycine max (L.) Merr. intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 762:2013
TZS 1093-6:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Ceramic tiles – Part 6: determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles
Specifies a test method for determining the resistance to deep abrasion of all unglazed ceramic tiles used for floor coverings. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-6: 1995
TZS 480: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Coffee and coffee products- determination of the caffeine content using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)- Reference method
Revised Specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of the coffee content of green coffee, roasted coffee, soluble coffee, regular and decaffeinated and mixed instant coffee products (e. g coffee/ chicory mix) 
  ICS: 67.140 | ISO: 20481:2008
TZS 62 (Part 1): 2006 (2nd Ed) 2006  Concrete – Part 1: Methods of sampling fresh concrete
Rev Covers the procedures for obtaining samples of freshly mixed concrete that has been delivered in measured or measurable quantities to a site or mixed in a laboratory. 
  ICS: 91.100.30
900 (Part 1): 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for knitted vests – Part 1 – Knitted vests for males
Prescribes the requirements and methods for bleached or dyed knitted vests of round neck or V-neck with or without sleeves for males. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 25 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to sea water
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials to seawater. 
TZS 26: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter, chloride and sulphate in aqueous extract
Includes two procedures for extracting textile specimens with water under method for determining conductivity, pH value, water-soluble matter, chloride and sulphate content of the extract 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS108: 1982 1982  Electric cables – Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
Rev Specified requirements and dimensions for insulated flexible cables 1 / for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V to earth and 750 Vac between phases.
  The cables are primarily intended for use under the conditions envisaged in the regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
  The specification covers flexible cables suitable for operation where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding:
  a) PVC. 70°C for general purpose and flexible PVC insulation operating at maximum temperature of 70°C; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 160°C. 
  b) Rubber 
  1) 60°C for type 60°C insulation,
  2) 85°C for type 85°C.insulation,
  3) 150°C for type 150°C, but 180°C if there are no limits imposed by environmental conditions; and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed:
  200°C for type 60°C insulation,
  250°C for type 85°C insulation,
  350°C for type 150°C insulation.
  c) Glass fibre insulation-185°C and, in the case of a short circuit, the maximum temperature does not exceed 250°C.
  ICS: 29.120.00
TZS 556 Part 1 1995  Meter boxes
Specifies requirements for boxes intended to contain one or more energy meters and to be mounted on a vertical, flat surfaced structure 
ICS: 21.180.00
TZS 805: 2004 (1st Ed 2004  Textiles – Specification for nylon fishnet twine – 
Prescribes the constructional details and other particulars of undyed twisted nylon twines used in the manufacture of fishing nets. 
ICS: 59.080
TZS 590: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Glossary of terms relating to pozzolana
Covers definitions of words and terms relating to pozzolanas. 
ICS: 91.100.10
TZS 1488: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-2: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 2: Determination of titratable acidy
Specifies two methods for the determination of titratable acidity of fruits and vegetables products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-2: 2000
TZS 1557:2013(1st Ed) 2013  Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)-Determination of ester and linolenic acid methyl ester contents
Describe a procedure for the determination of the ester content in Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME). It also allows determining the linolenic acid methyl ester content. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 175:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Hexagon nuts, style 2 – Product grades A and B 
Rev Gives specifications for hexagon nuts, style 2 (property classes 10 and 12), with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up to and including 36. 
  ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4033:1999
TZS 1084:2014 (2nd Ed) 2009  Dry pigeon peas — Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry pigeon peas of the varieties (cultivars) grown from Cajanus cajan Linn. intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 756:2013
TZS 351: 2015- ISO 1839: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea — Sampling
Specifies method of the sampling of tea. It applies to sampling from containers of all sizes. 
ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1839:1980
TZS 973: 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Soil quality – Gas chromatographic determination of the content of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons, naphthalene and volatile halogenated hydrocarbons – Purge-and-trap method with thermal desorption ethod with thermal desorption
Specifies a method for quantitative gas-chromatographic determination of volatile hydrocarbons, naphthalene and volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in soil. 
ICS: 13.080.99 | ISO: 15009: 2002
TZS 293 1989  Building drawings – Reference lines
Specifies the representation of reference lines on building and civil engineering drawings of all kinds 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4068: 1978
TZS 118:2007(2nd Ed) 2007  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the enumeration of microorganisms – Colony-count technique at 30oC
Revised Specifies a horizontal method for the enumeration of micro-organisms by counting the colonies growing in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30ºC. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption or feeding of animals. 
  ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 4833:2003
TZS 1675:2014(1st Ed) 2014  Rough (paddy) Rice- Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for rough rice of the varieties grown from Oryza spp. used for further processing.
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 764:2013
TZS 1668: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Cowpeas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry cowpeas of the varieties (cultivars) grown from Vigna unguiculata Linn.Sync. Vigna sinensis (L.) Hassk. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 755:2013
TZS 520: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads – Water-spray test
Revised Specifies a method for testing the resistance of a complete, filled transport package or a unit load to water spray or the protection it gives to its content from water spray 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 1210: 2009 (1st ed) 2009  Provolone cheese — Specification
New Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Provolone cheese intended for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 789:2008 2008  Drinking (potable) water - Specification
Rev Prescribes the quality requirements for drinking (potable) water. It does not include the requirements for natural mineral water.
  ICS: 67.060.20
TZS 1673: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Dry split peas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry split peas of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pisum sativum L. and Pisum sativum var. arvense (L.) Poir. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 761:2013
TZS 1688:2014(1st Ed) EAS 341:2013 2014  Nail polish removers— Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for nail polishes used for cosmetics purposes. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 341:2013
TZS 132: 2014 (3rd Ed)  EAS 35: 2013 2014  Fortified food grade salt — Specification
Rev Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible common salt, which may include iodized coarse salt, iodized table salt, and salt for margarine and dairy products 
  ICS: 67.220. | EAS: 35:2012
TZS 1231 (Part 2): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Motor cycles for general use – Part 2: Specification for three wheeled motorcycles
Specifies safety related performance characteristics of three wheeled motor cycles having one wheel in front and two wheels in the rear 
ICS: 43.140.00
TZS 84:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Paper and board – Determination of opacity (paper backing) – Diffuse reflectance method 
Rev Prescribes a method for the determination of the opacity (paper backing) of paper by diffuse reflectance. It is not applicable to coloured papers or boards which incorporate fluorescent dyes or pigments 
  ICS: 85.060 | ISO: 2471:1998
TZS 1052:2008 2008  Hypodermic needles for single use – Colour coding for identification
Establishes a colours code for the identification of single-use hypodermic needled of nominal outside diameters in the range 0,3mm to 3,4 mm. It applies to normal- walled, thin walled and extra-thin-walled needles and to opaque and translucent colours. 
ICS: 11.040.25 | ISO: 6009: 1992
TZS 522 (Part 2): 1994 1994  Terminology related to initial defects and undesirable changes in films during ageing
Defines terms used to describe changes and initial defects in paint and varnish films, and paint and varnish system 
ICS: 01.040.87
TZS 1093-13:2009 2009  Ceramic tiles-Part 13: determination of chemical resistance
Specifies a test method for determining the chemical resistance of ceramic tiles at room temperature. The method is applicable to all types of ceramic tiles. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-13: 1995
TZS 266: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Methods of testing the strength of twist in yarn
Prescribes a method for determination of direction of twist and amount of twist in terms of turns per meter of single, plied or cabled yarn 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 679 2002  Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products – Laboratory determination of density – Hydrometer method
Specifies a method for the laboratory determination, using a glass hydrometer, of the density at 15 0C of crude petroleum products, and mixtures of petroleum and non-petroleum products normally handled as liquids and having a Reid vapour pressure (PVP) of 100 kPa or less. 
ICS: 75.080.00 | ISO: 3675: 1998
TZS 467: 2015 3rd ed- EAS 138: 2014 2015  Still table wine — Specification
Revised specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for still table wine prepared from fruits. 
  ICS: 67 .160.10 | EAS: 138:2014
TZS 1503: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fruits and vegetable products – Determination of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydrochloric-acid-insoluble ash yielded by fruit and vegetable products. The method serves for the determination of siliceous impurities, together with the silica endogenous to the plant.
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 209: 2001
TZS 572: 1997 (1st Ed) 1997  Toffees – Specification
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for toffees 
ICS: 67.180.10
TZS 662: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Textiles – Packaging – Sisal bags – Specification
Revised Specifies the material, construction and weave design to be used in describing bags made from 100% sisal bags which are intended for packing various agricultural products such as grain, vegetables, green coffee etc 
  ICS: 55.080
TZS 1755: 2015- ISO 10315: 2013 2015  Cigarettes — Determination of nicotine in smoke condensates — Gas-chromatographic method
Ne Specifies a method for the gas-chromatographic determination of nicotine in cigarette smoke condensates 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 10315:2013
TZS 500: 2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Quality Management System- Fundamentals and vocabulary
Revised Describes fundamentals of quality management systems, which form the subject of the ISO 9000 family, and defines related terms 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9000:2005
TZS 1646:2013 2013  East Africa organic products standard
Provides requirements for organic production. It covers plant production, animal husbandry, bee-keeping, the collection of wild products and the processing and labelling of the products therefrom. It does not cover procedures for verification such as inspection or certification. 
ICS: 67.020 | EAS: 456:2007
TZS 881: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Cologne – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of test for cologne intended for human use. Shall also apply to toilet waters, lavender waters and all alcohol-based fresheners 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 335:2013
TZS 1452-3: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Materials and Articles in contact with foodstuffs – Plastics - Part 3: Test methods for overall migration into aqueous simulants by total immersion 
total immersion Specifies test methods for the determination of the overall migration into aqueous based food simulants from plastics which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, by total immersion of test specimens in a selected food simulant at test temperatures up to reflux for selected test times. 
ICS: 67.250
TZS 911: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for cotton dish cloths
Prescribes the requirements for cotton dish cloths. 
ICS: 61.020
TZS 62 (Part 3):1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Concrete – Part 3: Methods of making and curing test specimens
Specifies methods for applicability of test specimens; making and curing test cubes other than no-fines test cubes, test cubes of no-fines concrete, test beams, test cylinders and methods of accelerating the curing of test specimens 
ICS: 91.100.30
TZS 238:2013 (2nd ed) 2013  Road vehicle – Leaf springs – Specification 
Revision Covers general requirements for materials, leaf spring assembly and individual spring leaves for road vehicles.
  ICS: 43.040.01
TZS 4:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Rounding off numerical values
Revised Prescribes principles and procedures to be adopted for rounding a number for the purpose of reporting analysis, measurements, calculation or test. 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 742: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Oilseeds – Sampling
Rev Specifies methods of sampling oilseeds. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | ISO: 542: 1990
TZS 1545: 2012 2012  Rubber, raw natural – Colour index test
Specifies a method of determining the colour of raw natural rubber according to a standard colour scale. 
ICS: 83.040.10 | ISO: 4660:2011
TZS 1567-2: 2013 (1st Ed) 2013  Determination of vitamins in flours – Part 2: Determination of Vitamin A content in flours by high performance liquid chromatography method
Prescribes a reference method for determination of vitamin A content in flours by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 83: 1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Paper – Methods for sampling and test for moisture content
Prescribes methods for the determination of moisture content of paper at the time of sampling 
ICS: 85.060
TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 2015  Sorghum seed — Requirements for certification
New Specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post control tests. 
  ICS: TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 | EAS: 822:2014
TZS 618: 2009(2nd Ed) 2009  Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars – Specification
Rev Specifies tyre dimensions designation and marking requirements; and load ratings. It also gives laboratory test requirements for bead unseating resistance, strength, endurance and high- speed performance for tyres primarily intended for passengers 
  ICS: 83.160.10
TZS 1063 (Part 2): 2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Industrial tyres and rims Part 2: Pneumatictyres (metric services) on 5º tapered or flat base rims-load ratings 
Specifies the load ratings of the metric series pneumatic tyres primarily intended for industrial vehicles for use on prepapred surfaces 
ICS: 83.160.99 | ISO: 3739-2: 1992
TZS 42: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness: Assessing staining
Prescribes a method for evaluating by means of Geometric staining scale staining of undyed fabrics during colour fastness tests. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 846: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Tolerance limits of emissions discharged to the air by cement factories
Revised Prescribes the tolerance limits of inactive dust, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide emissions from cement factories into the air. 
  ICS: 13.040.40
TZS 931: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Protection against ionizing radiation – Limits for occupational exposure
Aims at protecting workers, whose practices expose them to ionizing radiation, namely; gamma and X rays, alpha, beta and other particles that can induce ionization. 
ICS: 13.280.
TZS 446: 2015 2015  Smoked fish — Specification
New Specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for smoke flavoured fish, smoked fish and smoke dried fish intended for human consumption or for further processing. The standard covers all fish species. 
  ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 793: 2004(1st Ed) 2004  Wood preservatives and treated timber – Qualitative analysis 
Gives procedures for the detection of preservative materials commonly found in organic solvent type and water-bone type preservative solutions and in preservative – treated wood 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 142-1: 2015 2015  Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Part 1: Plain bars
Revised Specifies technical requirements for plain bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete. It covers nine steel grades not intended for welding which are B240A-P, B240B-P, B240C-P, B240D-P, B300A-P, B300B-P, B300C-P, B300D-P and B420D-P, and one steel grade intended for welding which is B420DWP. The production process is at the discretion of the manufacturer. It also applies to plain bars supplied in coil form. The requirements of this part of ISO 6935 apply to straightened product. The steel grades are designated with steel names allocated in accordance with ISO/TS 4949.
  ICS: 77.140.15 | ISO: 6935-1: 2007
TZS 97 1980  Gas cylinders – Industrial – Identification of contents – Specification
It specifies a system requiring both legible marking of the cylinder with the name in abbReviated symbol of the gas it contains 
ICS: 23.030.30
TZS 1673: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Dry split peas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry split peas of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pisum sativum L. and Pisum sativum var. arvense (L.) Poir. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 761:2013
TZS 349: 2015- ISO 3103: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea – Preparation of liquor for use in sensory analysis
Revised Specifies a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 3103:1980
TZS 1279: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Fried potato chips - specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for deep fried potato chips ready for consumption 
ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 747:2010
TZS 1347: 2010 2010  Preservative-treated timber
Specifies treatment requirements for preservative-treated timber and timber product that have a predicted service life at various levels of preservative treatment which are considered to be acceptable for a range of hazard condition. 
ICS: 67.200.10)
TZS 813: 2014 (2nd Ed) EAS 337:2013 2014  Henna powder – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements, sampling procedure and method of test for pure henna powder 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 337:2013
TZS 837 (Part 2): 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Air quality – Sampling and test methods – Part 2 – Sampling of gaseous pollutants
Revised Describes the method for sampling applicable to the gaseous pollutants in the air. It is suitable for gases such as the oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, ozone and hydrogen sulphide, which react with liquid absorbing reagents at atmospheric temperature and pressure when air is bubbled through the absorbing solution. 
  ICS: 13.040.01
TZS 463: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Rubber - Standard temperatures, humidity and times for the conditioning and testing of test pieces
Specifies the time, temperature and humidity conditions used for the conditioning and testing of all types of rubber test pieces 
ICS: 83.060.00
TZS 375: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Classification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines
Classifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machines. It also defines the requirements with which protective enclosure shall comply 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 272:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Hardened vegetable fats – Specification 
Revision Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for hardened vegetable fats. 
  ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 625: 2015- ISO 4313: 1976 2015  Washing powders — Determination of total phosphorus (V) oxide content — Quinoline phosphomolybdate gravimetric method 
New Specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the total phosphorus (V) oxide content of commercial washing powders. 
  ICS: 71.100.40 | ISO: 4313:1976
TZS 1198: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Chemically pure (CP) glycerine — Specification
New Prescribes the requirementsand methods of sampling and testing for chemically pure glycerine. 
  ICS: 71.100
TZS 1093-12:2009 2009  Ceramic tiles- Part 12: Determination of frost resistance
Specifies a method for determining the frost resistance of all ceramic tiles intended for use in freezing conditions in the presence of water. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-12: 1995
TZS 1187 (Part 12): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 12: Pressure relief valve (PRV)
Specifies test and requirement for the pressure relieve valve (PRV), a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on all types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-12: 2000
TZS 164: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Textiles – Cotton vitenge – Specification
Revised Describes the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton vitenge 
  ICS: 59.080
TZS 1230: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles - Specification for mosquito nets -Part 1: Net from100% polyester yarn
Prescribes the requirements of two types of mosquito net namely rectangular mosquito nets and circular shaped mosquito nets. These may be bleached or dyed as specified in the contract or order. 
ICS: 97.160
TZS 1007:2008 (1st Ed) 2008  Code of practice for the cleaning of petroleum storage tanks and disposal of sludge
Specifies code of practice for the cleaning and disposal of sludge and scales. 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 561: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products
Prescribes the methods for preparation of test samples for the determination of quality, chemical and physical characteristics of palm oil and palm oil products. 
ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 569: 1997 (1st Ed) 1997  Automotive components – Speed limiters – Performance and installation – Specification
Specifies requirements for the performance, installation and testing of devices designed to limit the maximum road speed of motor vehicles by control of engine power. 
ICS: 43.040.30
TZS 1749: 2015- ISO 3550-1: 1997 2015  Cigarettes — Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends — Part 1: Method using a rotating cylindrical cage
New Specifies a method for the determination of loss of tobacco from cigarette ends using a rotating cylindrical cage. It applies mainly to cigarettes sampled on the manufacturing site, before or after packaging. 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 3550-1:1997
TZS 536: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Quick frozen prawns or shrimps – Sampling and test methods
Prescribes methods of sampling and test for quick frozen prawns or shrimps. 
ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 179 (Part 2): 1983 1983  Modular coordination – Part 2: Principles and rules
Specifies the aims of modular coordination and states the general principles and rules to be applied in determining the dimensions of buildings, and the positioning and dimensioning of components, equipment assemblies 
ICS: 91.010.30
TZS 240:2013 (2nd ed) 2013  Road vehicles – Positioning and routing of engine exhaust pipes – General requirements
Revision Covers the general requirements governing the positioning and routing of exhaust pipes in motor vehicles. This materials systems standard does not cover the requirements, and dimensions for components of exhaust systems. 
  ICS: 43.060
TZS 1198: 2015 (1st Ed) 2015  Chemically pure (CP) glycerine — Specification
New Prescribes the requirementsand methods of sampling and testing for chemically pure glycerine. 
  ICS: 71.100
TZS 217: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Gaseous oxygen (technical grade) – Specification
Prescribes requirements and method of sampling and test for gaseous oxygen (technical grade) intended for industrial use. 
ICS: 71.060.01
TZS 1677: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Soya protein products- specification
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for soya protein products intended for human consumption 
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 801:2014
TZS 837 (Part 8): 2011(2nd Ed) 2011  Sampling and test method – Determination of particulate lead content of aerosols collected on filters – atomic absorption spectrometric method 
Revised Specifies a method based on acid digestion and atomic absorption spectrometry for the chemical analysis of lead samples collected on filters from ambient air. 
  ICS: 13.040.10 | ISO: 9855:1993
TZS 42: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979 Textiles – Tests for colour fastness: Assessing staining
Prescribes a method for evaluating by means of Geometric staining scale staining of undyed fabrics during colour fastness tests. 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 795: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007 Corrugated glossy compound roofing materials – Specification and test methods
Specifies requirements for composition, manufacture and mechanical strength, physical and fire resistance properties of corrugated glossy compound roofing materials 
ICS: 91.100.20
TZS 1157:2010 2010 Green Coffee - Guidelines on methods of specification.
Gives guidance on methods to be used to describe green coffee for sale and purchase, and is based on the terms of contract used in the international coffee trade. It also recommends procedures for sampling, packing, marking, storage and shipping of green coffee. 
ICS: 67.140.20 | ISO: 9116:2004
TZS 1496: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-10: 2000 2012 Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 10: Determination of soluble solids
Specifies a refractometric method for the determination of the soluble solids in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-10: 2000
TZS 1458: 2011 (1st Ed ISO/TR 10013: 2001 2011 Guidelines for quality management system documentation 
Provides guidelines for the development and maintenance of the documentation necessary to ensure an effective quality management system, tailored to the specific needs of the organization. The use of these guidelines will aid in establishing a documented system as required by the applicable quality management system standards. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10013: 2001
TZS 1500-15: 2012 (1st Ed) 2012 Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 15: Determination of zinc content - Atonic absorption spectrometric method
Specifies an atomic absorption spec- trometric method for the determination of the zinc content of fruits, vegetables and derived products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-15: 2000
TZS 737: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002 Ostrich feed – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for feeds used as a sole source of nutrients for ostriches. 
ICS: 65.120
TZS 1136: 2010   Textile – Zippers – Specification 
Specifies performance levels required for zippers made from interlocking components mounted on textile tapes 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1567-2: 2013 (1st Ed) 2013 Determination of vitamins in flours – Part 2: Determination of Vitamin A content in flours by high performance liquid chromatography method
Prescribes a reference method for determination of vitamin A content in flours by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 
ICS: 67.050
TZS 472: 2010 (3rd Ed) 2010 Cassava and cassava products – Determination of total cyanogens – Enzymatic Assay Method 
Rev Prescribes a test method for the determination of total cyanogens in cassava and cassava products. 
  ICS: 67.040
TZS 293 1989 Building drawings – Reference lines
Specifies the representation of reference lines on building and civil engineering drawings of all kinds 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4068: 1978
TZS 8: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979 Reels and drums for bare wires – Specification
Specifies the requirements for reels and wooden drums for bare and covered solid stranded conductors 
ICS: 55.040
TZS 969: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007 Paints and varnishes – Test method – Resistance to impact of paint films 
Describes a method for rapid deforming, by impact with a spherical indenter, a coating film and its substrate and evaluating the effect of such deformation 
ICS: 87.040
TZS 1564:2014 2014 Fat and oil derivatives- Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)- Determination of methanol content
Specifies a method for the determination of methanol content in fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use as diesel fuel and domestic heating fuel. The method is applicable for a concentration range from 0.01% (m/m) to 0.5% (m/m) methanol. The method is not applicable to mixtures of FAME which contain other low boiling components. 
ICS: 67.200.10
TZS 1164: 2015- ISO 1577: 1987 (1st ed) 2015 Tea — Determination of acid-insoluble ash
New Specifies a method for the determination of the acid-insoluble ash from tea. 
  ICS: 67.140.10
TZS 210: 1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Leather – Determination of double hole stitch tear strength
Specifies a method for determining double hole stitch tear strength of leather of any type. 
ICS: 59.140.30
TZS 97 1980  Gas cylinders – Industrial – Identification of contents – Specification
It specifies a system requiring both legible marking of the cylinder with the name in abbReviated symbol of the gas it contains 
ICS: 23.030.30
TZS 1192: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Roselle Alcoholic drink - Specification 
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and tests for roselle alcoholic drink, produced by fermentation of a sugar added extract of dried rosellecalyces mash, by yeasts 
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 416: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Instant coffee –Sampling method for bulk units with liners 
Rev Specifies a method of sampling a consignment of instant coffee, shipped in ten units or more, for the purposes of examination to determine whether the consignment complies with established specification. 
  ICS: 67.040.20 | ISO: 6670: 2002
TZS 764: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003  Brewing barley – Specification
Prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for brewing barley 
ICS: 67.060.00
TZS 230 (Part 1):1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors – Aromatic polyamide – Base – Specification – Part 1: Round wire
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round copper conductors covered with aromatic polyamide enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 137: 1981 (1st Ed) 1981  Textiles – Determination of dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments – Machine method
Describe a method for determining the dimensional change of woven, knitted fabrics and garments made from natural and man made fibers. It also specifies methods for the preparation, making and measuring of fabric specimens and garments for use in tests for determining dimensional changes. 
ICS: 59.080.30 | ISO: 675: 1979
TZS 181:1983 1983  Infants and children foods – Microbiological – Specification
Prescribes microbiological specifications for infants and children foods in order to safeguard them from health hazard emanating from foods contaminated with micro-organisms. 
ICS: 07.100.30
TZS 1000: 2015 2nd ed- EAS 83: 2000 2015  Fresh tomatoes – Specification 
Rev Prescribes requirements for fresh tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) for export and for specified local markets. It also stipulates requirements for handling, grading, and packaging of the produce from the dispatching stage to the marketing stage. 
  ICS: 67.080.20 | EAS: 83:2000
TZS 354: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Farm implements – Machetes– Specification
Revised Prescribes the necessary dimensions, the materials and other requirements of straight panga. 
  ICS: 65.060.01 | EAS: 188:2014
TZS 781: 2015- EAS 141: 2014 2015  Whisky — Specification
New specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for whisky (whiskey). 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 141: 2014
TZS 229:1985 (Part 1) (1st Ed) 1985  Enameled copper conductors (modified polyester base) –Part 1: Round wire -Specification 
Specifies requirements and dimensions for round cooper conductors covered with modified polyester enamel 
ICS: 29.060.10
TZS 247:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Orange juice – Specification
Revision Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for orange juice intended for direct consumption 
  ICS: 67.160.20
TZS 518: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Compression test
Specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance 
ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 1105:2009 (1st Ed) 2009  Fertilizers – Extraction of water-soluble phosphate
Specifies a method for the extraction of water-soluble phosphorus (V) oxide from fertilizers 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 5316: 1977
TZS 1187 (Part 16): 2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Road vehicles- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system components Part 16: Rigid fuel line
Specifies test and requirements for the rigid fuel line, a compressed natural gas fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles. 
ICS: 43.060.40 | ISO: 15500-16: 2001
TZS 643: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001 Petroleum products – Determination of oxidation stability of gasoline Induction period method 
Specifies a method for determination of stability of aviation and motor gasoline in their finished form only, under accelerated oxidation conditions, by measuring the induction period to breakpoint in a pressure bomb apparatus. 
ICS: 77.120.10 | ISO: 7536: 1994
TZS 1329: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6320: 2000 2010 Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of refractive index
Specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6320:2000
TZS 1259:2010 (1st Ed) 2010 Water quality- Determination of hydrocarbon oil index- Part 2: method using solvent extraction and gas chromatography.
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydrocarbon oil index in waters by means of gas chromatography. The method is suitable for surface water, waste water and water from sewage treatment plants and allows the determination of a hydrocarbon oil index in concentrations above 0. 1 mg/l. 
ICS: 13.060.50 | ISO: 9377-2:2000
TZS 794: 2004 (1st Ed) 2004 Masonry – Unreinforced masonry design by simple rules
Gives limited rules for the structural design and construction of un-reinforced masonry for which calculations of loading and strength criteria are not required 
ICS: 91.080.30 | ISO: 9652 (Part 2): 2000
TZS 692: 2003 (1st Ed) 2003 Textiles – Guide for care labeling of textiles for laundering and dry-cleaning
Establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the permanent marking of textile articles, providing information essential for their proper care, and the use of these symbols in care labelling. 
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 716: 2015- EAS 246: 2001 2015 Method for determination of added oil content of sisal or jute yarn or fabric
New Describes a method for determination of added oil content of sisal or jute yarn or fabric or a combination of sisal and jute fabric. 
  ICS: 67.200 | EAS: 246:2001
TZS 717: 2015- EAS 252: 2007 2015 Textile fabrics — Method for determination of water repellency of fabrics by cone test
New Prescribes a method for determining the water repellency of fabrics (permeable as well as non- permeable to air) by cone test 
  ICS: 59.080.30 | EAS: 252:2007
TZS 1688:2014(1st Ed) EAS 341:2013 2014 Nail polish removers— Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for nail polishes used for cosmetics purposes. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 341:2013
TZS 841 Part 4: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Cutlery and table hollowware – Part 4 – Requirements for gold-plated cutlery 
Specifies requirements for gold-plated cutlery. 
ICS: 67.250. | ISO: 8442-4:1997
TZS 262: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985 Textiles – Yarn from packages – Determination of linear density (mass per unit length) – Skein method
Specifies a method for the determination of the linear density of all types of yarn in package form, with the exception of any yarn that may be subject of a separate Tanzania Standard 
ICS: 59.080.20
TZS 1640:2013 2013 Plastics hoses and hose assemblies- Textile- reinforced types for hydraulic applications- Specification
Specifies requirements for three types of textile- reinforced thermoplastics hose and hose assembly of nominal size from 3, 2 to 25. 
ICS: 83.140.40 | ISO: 3949:2009
TZS 1390 (Part 1): 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 8262 - 1:2005 2011 Milk products and milk-based foods –Determination of fat content by the Weibull-Berntrop gravimetric method Part 1: Infants foods 
Specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of infant foods to which the Röse-Gottlieb method is not applicable [i.e. those milk-based and other types of infant food that contain more than 5 % (mass fraction) (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc. The method is also applicable if the product contains free fatty acids in significant quantities or if hard lumps that do not dissolve completely in ammonia are present in the product. 
ICS: 67.100.01 | ISO: 8262 - 1:2005
TZS 234:1984 (1st Ed) 1984 Voltages for A.C. transmission and distribution systems – Specification
Specifies the voltage recognized as standard for alternating current power transmission and distribution systems 
ICS: 29.020
TZS 1014:2008 (1st Ed) 2008 Solid fertilizers and soil conditioners – Test sieving 
Specifies a method for the determination of the particle size distribution of solid fertilizers and soil conditioners by test sieving. 
ICS: 65.080 | ISO: 8397: 1988
TZS1366-2:2011 ISO/TR 15489-2:2001 2011  Information and documentation – Records management – Part 2: Guidelines 
This part of ISO 15489 is an implementation guide to ISO for use by record management professionals and those charged with managing records in their organization. It provides one methodology that will facilitate the implementation of ISO 15489-1 in all organizations that have a need to manage their records. It gives an overview of the processes and factors to consider in organization wishing to comply with ISO 15489-1. 
ICS: 01.140.20 | ISO: 15489-2:2001
TZS 164: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Textiles – Cotton vitenge – Specification
Revised Describes the constructional details and other particulars of varieties of cotton vitenge 
  ICS: 59.080
TZS 739: 2010 (2nd Ed 2010  Cashew kernels – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for kernels obtained from the nuts of the cashew nut tree (Anacerdium occidentale, Linnaeus) for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 1093-7:2009 2009  Ceramic tiles- Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles.
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering. 
ICS: 91.100.20 | ISO: 10545-7: 1996
TZS 354: 2014 (3rd Ed) 2014  Farm implements – Machetes– Specification
Revised Prescribes the necessary dimensions, the materials and other requirements of straight panga.
  ICS: 65.060.01 | EAS: 188:2014
TZS 1689:2014(1st Ed) EAS 461:2013 2014  Hair dyes – Part 1: Aryl diamine based formulated powders — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for aryl diamine based formulated powder hair dyes. It covers permanent powder hair dyes based on aryl di-amines which act as primary intermediates in dyes. It does not apply to vegetable-based hair dyes, metallic-based hair dyes and liquid hair dye. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 461:2013
TZS 573: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  Natural mineral water – Specification
Applies to all bottled natural water i.e. spring water and borehole water, offered for sale as food. It does not apply to natural mineral water sold or used for other purposes. 
ICS: 13.060.20
TZS 1293 (Part 2): 2010 2010  Test sieves- technical requirements and testing – Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
Specifies the technical requirement and corresponding test methods for sieves of perforated metal plate. It applies to test sieves having, round holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 1 mm or square holes, with sizes from 125 mm down to 4 mm. 
ICS: 19.120 | ISO: 3310-2:1999
TZS 500: 2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Quality Management System- Fundamentals and vocabulary
Revised Describes fundamentals of quality management systems, which form the subject of the ISO 9000 family, and defines related terms 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9000:2005
TZS 1263 Part 2: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Textiles - Woven bags from natural fibres - Specification Part 2): Bags for milled products
Specifies the bag and making-up requirements for woven bags made from natural fibres (excluding sisal) for packing and storage of milled products 
ICS: 55.080
TZS 605: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pipes for cold potable water – Specification 
Specifies the general requirements for PVC-U pipes and describes methods for testing. 
ICS: 23.040.20
TZS 852 Part 1: 2005 (1st Ed) 2005  Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs – Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes – Part 1 – Detection method 
Specifies a horizontal method for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. It is applicable to products intended for human consumption or animal feeding.
16 Pages 
ICS: 07.100.30 | ISO: 11290:1996
TZS 163: 2012 (2nd Ed) 2012  Fresh fruits and vegetables — Sampling
Revised Prescribes methods of sampling and test for processed fruits and vegetables. 
  ICS: 67. 080.10 | ISO: 874:1980
TZS 494: 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Sodium hydroxide for industrial use- Determination of carbonates content- titrimetric method
Rev Specifies out a titrimetric method of the determination of carbonates content of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. 
  ICS: 71.060.50 | ISO: 3196: 1975
TZS 157: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Triple super phosphate – Specifications
Prescribes the requirements for triple super phosphate used as a fertilizer 
ICS: 65.080.00
TZS 813: 2014 (2nd Ed) EAS 337:2013 2014  Henna powder – Specification
Revised Prescribes the requirements, sampling procedure and method of test for pure henna powder 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 337:2013
TZS 381:1989 (1st Ed) 1999  Determination of iron content in sodium hydroxide using 1, 10 phenanthroline photometric method
Specifies a 1, 10 phenanthroline photometric method for the determination of the content of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. The method is applicable to products having iron contents equal to or greater than 0.5mg/kg. 
ICS: 71.060.40
TZS 187: 2014 (2nd Ed) 2014  Infant formula – Specification 
Revised Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for infant formula in liquid or powdered form intended for use, where necessary, as a substitute for human milk in meeting the normal nutritional requirements of infants. 
  ICS: 67.230 | EAS: 4:2013
TZS 779 2003  Fertilizer – Potassium chloride (muriet of potash) – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for potassium chloride (muriet of potash) fertilizer 
ICS: 65.080.00
TZS 536: 1995 (1st Ed) 1995  Quick frozen prawns or shrimps – Sampling and test methods
Prescribes methods of sampling and test for quick frozen prawns or shrimps. 
ICS: 67.120.30
TZS 406:2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Textiles – Cotton drills – Specification
Rev Prescribes constructional details and other particulars of five varieties of cotton drills suitable for making industrial garments and uniforms for schools, prisons, army, police, etc. 
  ICS: 50.080.30
TZS 1259:2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Water quality- Determination of hydrocarbon oil index- Part 2: method using solvent extraction and gas chromatography.
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydrocarbon oil index in waters by means of gas chromatography. The method is suitable for surface water, waste water and water from sewage treatment plants and allows the determination of a hydrocarbon oil index in concentrations above 0. 1 mg/l. 
ICS: 13.060.50 | ISO: 9377-2:2000
TZS 355 (Part 1): 2010 (2nd Ed) 2010  Agricultural wheeled tractors – Rear mounted three-point linkage – Part 1: Categories 1n, 1, 2n, 2, 3n, 3, 4n and 4 
Revised Specifies the requirements of the three point linkage for the attachment of implements or equipment to the rear of agricultural wheeled tractors. 
  ICS: 65.060.20
TZS 273 1986  Blades – Safety razor – Specification
Covers the requirements for double edged safety razor- blades used for shaving 
ICS: 97.170.00
TZS 1193: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Gypsum plasterboard- specification
Specifies the general characteristic of the boards together with appropriates test method and defines types and their various applications. 
ICS: 91.100.10 | ISO: 6308: 1980
TZS 35: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Soaps – Sampling and test methods
prescribes the methods of sampling of soaps and the test procedures for the determination of moisture and volatile matter insoluble in alcohol (alkaline salts), combined alkali and unsaponifiable matter, rosin, total fatty matter, titre of total fatty acids, iodine value (wijis) alkaline silicates, borax, phosphates, sulphates, glycerol, sugars, starch, combined sodium and potassium oxides, carbolic and cresylic acids, carbonates, total free alkali and total free fat.. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1492: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-6 : 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 6: Determination of tin content
Specifies a method for the determination of the tin content in fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080 | EAS: 41-6 : 2000
TZS 326: 1989 (1st Ed) 1989  Textiles – Ternary fibre mixtures – Quantitative analysis
Specifies methods of quantitative analysis of various ternary mixtures of fibres. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 1746: 2015- ISO 4387: 2000 2015  Cigarettes — Determination of total and nicotine-free dry particulate matter using a routine analytical smoking machine
New Specifies methods for the determination of total particulate matter and for the subsequent determination of nicotine-free dry particulate matter present in the smoke from cigarettes generated and collected using a routine analytical smoking machine. 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 4387:2000
TZS 921: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Polyethylene (PE) pipes for water supply – Specifications
Specifies the required properties of pipes made from polyethylene (PE) to be used for buried water mains and services and for water supply above ground both inside and outside buildings. 
ICS: 23.040.20 | ISO: 4427:1996
TZS 1752: 2015- ISO 15152: 2003 2015  Tobacco — Determination of the content of total alkaloids as nicotine — Continuous-flow analysis method
New Specifies a method for the determination of the content of total alkaloids as nicotine in tobacco by continuous-flow analysis. 
  ICS: 65.160 | ISO: 15152:2003
TZS 1312: 2010 2010  Specification for wood charcoal briquettes for household use
Specifies requirements for charcoal that is derived entirely from wood, in lump or briquette form, and that is intended for household use. 
ICS: 79.020
TZS 1413:2011 2011  Building hardware – Padlocks and padlock fittings requirements and test methods 
Specifies performance requirements and describes test methods for strength, security, function and corrosion of padlocks and padlock fittings used in building applications, but excluding cables and chains. 
ICS: . 91.190
TZS 249: 1985 (1st Ed) 1985  Textiles – Woven or knitted fabric – Determination of bow and skewness
Specifies methods for measuring bow and skew in woven fabrics 
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 23: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Textiles – Test for colour fastness – Colour fastness to light: Xenon ARC
Prescribes a method for determination of colour fastness of textile materials of all kinds (cotton, wool, silk etc.) and in all forms (fibre, yarn or fabric) to the action of artificial light, namely xenon lamp.
ICS: 59.080.01
TZS 1329: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6320: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of refractive index
Specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6320:2000
TZS 1796-3: 2015- EAS 93-3: 2000 2015  Preservation of raw hides and skins — Code of practice — Part 3: Pickling
New Apply to raw lamb, sheep, kid and goat skins to be preserved by pickling and intended for tanning 
  ICS: 59.140 | EAS: 93-3: 2000
TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 2015  Sorghum seed — Requirements for certification
New Specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post control tests. 
  ICS: TZS 1764: 2016- EAS 822: 2014 | EAS: 822:2014
TZS 1456: 2011 (1st Ed)  ISO 10007: 2003 2011  Quality management systems – Guidelines for configuration management 
Gives guidance on the use of configuration management within an organization. It is applicable to the support of products from concept to disposal. 
ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 10007: 2003
TZS 1452-2: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 2: Test methods for overall migration into olive oil by total immersion 
Describes test methods for the determination of the overall migration into fatty food simulants from plastics materials and articles, by total immersion of test specimens in a fatty food simulant at temperatures above 20 °C and up to, but not including, 100 °C for selected times. 
ICS: 67.250
TZS 1654: 2013 2013  Liqueurs — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of sampling and tests for liqueurs. 
ICS: 67.160.10
TZS 500: 2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Quality Management System- Fundamentals and vocabulary
Revised Describes fundamentals of quality management systems, which form the subject of the ISO 9000 family, and defines related terms 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9000:2005
TZS 1765: 2016- EAS 823: 2014 2015  Sunflower seed — Requirements for certification
New Specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests. 
  ICS: 67.200.20 | EAS: 823:2014
TZS 1685:2014(1st Ed) EAS 134:2013 2014  Cold rolled steel section-Specification 
Specifies the dimensions and sectional properties of cold rolled steel sections of thickness up to 8 mm for use in structural applications. The section are listed in Tables 4 to 12 
ICS: 77.140.01 | EAS: 134:2013
TZS 233 (Part 1):1984 (1st Ed) 1984  Non-metallic conduits for electrical installation – Specification – Part 1: Rigid PVC conduits 
Specifies the requirements for plain non-threadable conduits of tubular form, manufactured from rigid PVC and intended for the protection of cables in electrical installations 
ICS: 29.120.10
TZS 1232: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Plastic monobloc chairs- specification 
Sets out requirement for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults, but does not include chairs intended for bathroom use. It specifies minimum requirement for strength, durability and stability of the completed chair, but does not account for materials, design, construction or the process of manufacture. 
ICS: 83.140.01
TZS 1434-1:2011 ISO 13007 2011  Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives – Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
Defines terms concerning the products, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile adhesives. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile adhesives [cementitious (C), dispersion (D) and reaction resin (R) adhesives]. 
ICS: 91.100.23 | ISO: 13007
TZS 696: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Textiles – Specification for mosquito nets
Prescribes the requirements of two types of mosquito nets namely rectangular mosquito nets and circular or conical shaped mosquito nets. These may be bleached or dyed as specified in the contract or order. 
ICS: 97.167.
TZS 99:1980 (1st Ed) 1980  Gas cylinders and related equipment intended for medical use – Colour identification – Code of practice
Specifies the identification of medical gas cylinders and related equipment used in conjunction with anesthetic or other medical apparatus 
ICS: 23.020.30
TZS 46;2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Turmeric whole and ground – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for turmeric; Curcuma longa L. in whole form and ground in form of powder 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 521 Part 3 1992  Measuring devices
States the requirements which the measuring systems shall meet and describes some of the devices which are used 
ICS: 29.020.00
TZS 155: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  Sugar confectionery – Methods of sampling and analysis
Covers methods of sampling and analysis for sugar confectionery 
ICS: 67180.10.
TZS 993 (Part 1): 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use – Part 1 – Syringes for manual use 
Specifies requirements for sterile single- use hypodermic syringes made of plastic materials and intended for the aspiration of fluids or for the injection of fluids immediately after filling. 
ICS: 11.040.20 | ISO: 7886-1:1993
TZS 1518 (Part 6): 2012 2012  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
Details the particular specification for both circular and flat lift cables and cables for flexible connections of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. 
ICS: 29.060.20 | EAS: 499-6:2008
TZS 606: 2001 (1st Ed) 2001  Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U, PVC-HI) pipes – Dimensions
Specifies the dimensions for PVC-U and PVC-HI pipes. The Standard also specifies the normal delivery programme of PVC-U pipes for all fields of application arranged in order of size. 
ICS: 23.040.20
TZS 1352: 2010 (1st Ed) 2010  Food seasoning mixture- specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for food seasoning mixture. The standard does not cover dehydrated and frozen soups and broths. 
ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 497 1999  Determination of silica content in sodium hydroxide
Outlines the method of determination of silica content in sodium hydroxide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.50
O&M 1 1979  Methodological document for editorial and type - Graphical style
Special This document gives guidelines, which are expected to become conventions for the preparation of manuscripts. It details rules and layout use of capitals, hyphens, full stop, quotation marks, italics, spelling, word division, decimal marker, expressions of numerical value and quantities, page numbering, paragraphs, quoting TZS numbers, placing headings, titles and abbreviations. 2 Pages
  O&M (2): Methodological document for records management
  Prescribes all items on which information or knowledge can be stored i.e. paper, files, films, tapes (records) etc. It also gives definitions and objectives of record management, system to follow, movement of files, implementation, storage and retrieval 
TZS 1766: 2016- EAS 824: 2014 2015  Soybean seed — Requirements for certification
New Specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of soybean (Glycine max(L.) Merrill). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests. 
  ICS: : 65.020.20 | EAS: 824:2014
TZS 274 Part 2:2006 (2nd ed) 2006  Metallic materials – Vickers hardness test – Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines 
Revision Specifies method of verification of testing machines for determining Vickers hardness. 
  ICS: 77.040 | ISO: 6507-2:2005
TZS 98 1980  Filling ratios for liquefiable gases – Specification
Specifies the filling ratio to be used when liquefiable gases are filled into transportable containers. 
ICS: 75.160.30
TZS 214:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Textiles – Hospital cotton bed sheets – Specification 
Revision Describes constructional particulars and other requirements of one type of cotton hospital bedsheets scoured or bleached.It does not specify the general appearance, feel taste etc. of the cloth 
  ICS: 11.140
TZS 1486:2012 (1st Ed) 2012  Infant formula – Determination of phosphorus content by spectrophotometric method
Prescribes method for determination of phosphorus content in infant formula. The method is also applicable in determining phosphorus content in enteral products. 
ICS: 67.020
TZS 35: 1979 (1st Ed) 1979  Soaps – Sampling and test methods
prescribes the methods of sampling of soaps and the test procedures for the determination of moisture and volatile matter insoluble in alcohol (alkaline salts), combined alkali and unsaponifiable matter, rosin, total fatty matter, titre of total fatty acids, iodine value (wijis) alkaline silicates, borax, phosphates, sulphates, glycerol, sugars, starch, combined sodium and potassium oxides, carbolic and cresylic acids, carbonates, total free alkali and total free fat.. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 1668: 2014 (1st Ed) 2014  Cowpeas — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for dry cowpeas of the varieties (cultivars) grown from Vigna unguiculata Linn.Sync. Vigna sinensis (L.) Hassk. intended for human consumption
ICS: 67.060 | EAS: 755:2013
TZS 724: 2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Matt solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use – Specification
Species the requirements for matt-solvent borne paints for interior and exterior use 
ICS: 87.060.30
TZS 37: 2014(3rd Ed) 2014  Soap – Toilet – Specification
Rev Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for toilet soap 
  ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 186:2013
TZS 349: 2015- ISO 3103: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea – Preparation of liquor for use in sensory analysis
Revised Specifies a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf. 
  ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 3103:1980
TZS 1391:2011 (1st Ed) 2011  Refined mustard oil – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for refined mustard oil. 
ICS: 67.100.10
TZS 1689:2014(1st Ed) EAS 461:2013 2014  Hair dyes – Part 1: Aryl diamine based formulated powders — Specification
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for aryl diamine based formulated powder hair dyes. It covers permanent powder hair dyes based on aryl di-amines which act as primary intermediates in dyes. It does not apply to vegetable-based hair dyes, metallic-based hair dyes and liquid hair dye. 
ICS: 71.100.70 | EAS: 461:2013
TZS 1211:2014 2014  Cottage cheese — Specification
Specifies requirements, methods of test and sampling for Cottage cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing 
ICS: 67.100.30
TZS 490: 1992 (1st Ed) 1992  Textiles – Natural fibre twines – Specification
Specifies requirements for the manufacture and performance of twines made from sisal and cotton fibres. 
ICS: 59.060.10
TZS 585: 2011 (2nd Ed) 2011  Ready to drink non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverage – Specification
Revised Specifies requirements and methods of test for ready to drink non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption 
  ICS: 67.160.30
TZS 612: 1999 (1st Ed) 1999  13A Fused plugs - Rewirable and non-rewirable – Specification
Specifies requirements for 13A fused plugs for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. 
ICS: 29.120.30
TZS 376: 1988 (1st Ed) 1988  Methods of cooling rotating electrical machines
Gives the methods of cooling rotating electrical machines and covers their designations, which can be used for any method in current use. 
ICS: 29.160.01
TZS 514: 2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads- Stacking tests using static load
Revised Specifies three methods for carrying out a stacking test on a complete, filled transport package, or on a unit load, using a static load 
  ICS: 55.180.40
TZS 1626: 2015- EAS 146: 2014 2015  Rum — Specification
New Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for rum. 
  ICS: 67.160.10 | EAS: 146:2014
TZS 293 1989  Building drawings – Reference lines
Specifies the representation of reference lines on building and civil engineering drawings of all kinds 
ICS: 01.100.30 | ISO: 4068: 1978
TZS 207 1984  Leather – Determination of distention and strength of grain (ball burst test)
Specifies a method for determining distention and strength of leather grain. The method is intended for use with boot and shoe upper leather 
ICS: 59.140.30 | ISO: 3379:1976
TZS 1329: 2010 (1st Ed) ISO 6320: 2000 2010  Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of refractive index
Specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index of animal and vegetable fats and oils. 
ICS: 67.200.10 | ISO: 6320:2000
TZS 259 Part 2:2012 (2nd ed) 2012  Direct exploration of soil and rock types as well as groundwater conditions – Part 2: Methods of investigation in rocks
Revision Prescribes the technical principles of sampling rocks, in the context of geotechnical investigation and testing and applies to the investigation of rock for geotechnics and engineering geology in civil engineering. 
  ICS: 13.080
TZS 912: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Textiles – Specification for cotton T-shirts
Prescribes the constructional and dimensional details and other particulars as a guideline to manufacturers of various types of T-shirts manufactured from 100% cotton yarn.
ICS: 61.020.
TZS 169: 1983 (1st Ed) 1983  ISO General purpose metric screw threads – General plan and selected sizes for screw, bolts and nuts
Specifies the general plan of ISO general-purpose metric screw threads and selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts. 
ICS: 21.040.10 | ISO: 261:1973; ISO 263:1973
TZS 1489: 2012 (1st Ed) EAS 41-3: 2000 2012  Fruits, vegetables and derived products – Sampling and methods of test – Part 3: Determination of water- insoluble solids content
Specifies a method for the determination of the content of water-insoluble solids in the edible parts of fruit and vegetable products. 
ICS: 67.080.01 | EAS: 41-3: 2000
TZS 443: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Cables for motor vehicles – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and methods of test necessary for judging the quality and dimensions of cables for motor vehicles. 
ICS: 29.060.20
TZS 872: 2006 (1st Ed) 2006  Natural rubber inner tubes for motorized vehicles – Specification
Apply to natural rubber inner tubes, intended for application in pneumatic tyres, used on scooters, motorcycles, light trucks, medium trucks, buses and trailers. Does not apply to tricycle tubes as they are under a separate Tanzania Standard. 
ICS: 83.140
TZS 785 2008  Calcium hypochlorite for Disinfection of water intended for human consumption – Specification
Prescribes the quality requirements and methods sampling and test for calcium chlorite for disinfection of water intended for human consumption 
ICS: 71.100.80
TZS 506: 1996 (1st Ed) 1999  Light kaolin – Specification
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test of light kaolin for use in textile, paper, rubber and insecticide industries. 
ICS: 83.040.20
TZS 106: 1982 (1st Ed) 1982  Electric cables – Flame -retardant characteristics – Specification
Specifies the requirements for the flame-retardant characteristics of an electric cable and describes the methods for testing them. 
ICS: 29.120.00
TZS 739: 2010 (2nd Ed 2010  Cashew kernels – Specification
Rev Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for kernels obtained from the nuts of the cashew nut tree (Anacerdium occidentale, Linnaeus) for human consumption. 
  ICS: 67.080.10
TZS 52:2010 (2nd ed) 2010  Refined coconut oil – Specification 
Revised Prescribes the require¬ments and the methods of sampling and test for refined coconut oil 
  ICS: 67.200.20
TZS 793: 2004(1st Ed) 2004  Wood preservatives and treated timber – Qualitative analysis 
Gives procedures for the detection of preservative materials commonly found in organic solvent type and water-bone type preservative solutions and in preservative – treated wood 
ICS: 71.100.50
TZS 457: 2016 2016  Code of hygienic practices for spices and dried aromatic plants
Revised Applies to spices and dried aromatic plants -whole, broken, ground or blended. It covers the minimum requirements of hygiene for production, harvesting, post-harvest technology (curing, bleaching, drying, cleaning, grading, packing, transportation and storage including microbial and insect disinfestation) processing establishment, processing technology (grinding, blending, freezing and freeze drying, etc.) packaging and storage of processed products. 
  ICS: 67.220.10
TZS 316: 2002 (1st Ed) 2002  Shampoo, soap based – Specification 
Prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for shampoo based on soap. 
ICS: 71.100.70
TZS 84:2009 (2nd ed) 2009  Determination of opacity (paper backing) – Diffuse reflectance method 
Revision Prescribes a method for the determination of the opacity (paper backing) of paper by diffuse reflectance. It is not applicable to coloured papers or boards which incorporate fluorescent dyes or pigments. 
  ICS: 85.060 | ISO: 2471:1998
TZS 979: 2007 (1st Ed) 2007  Soil quality – Determination of cyanide 
Is applicable to as-received soil samples, and specifies two quantification methods for the determination of easily released and complex cyanides. 
ICS: 13.080.10 | ISO: 11262:2003
TZS 500: 2004 (2nd Ed) 2004  Quality Management System- Fundamentals and vocabulary
Revised Describes fundamentals of quality management systems, which form the subject of the ISO 9000 family, and defines related terms 
  ICS: 03.120.10 | ISO: 9000:2005
TZS 405: 1990 (1st Ed) 1990  Specification for preparation for microbiological media and reagents
Contains the formula for preparation of culture media and reagents mentioned in different Tanzania Standards and also those commonly used in different microbiology laboratories in the country 
ICS: 07.100.01
TZS 173:2009 (2nd Ed) 2009  Hexagon head bolts – Product grade C
Rev Gives specifications for hexagon head bolts with metric dimensions and thread diameters from 5 up to and including 36mm of product grade C. 
  ICS: 21.060.30 | ISO: 4016:1999
TZS 351: 2015- ISO 1839: 1980 (2nd Ed) 2015  Tea — Sampling
Specifies method of the sampling of tea. It applies to sampling from containers of all sizes. 
ICS: 67.140.10 | ISO: 1839:1980

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