Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

The government has urged the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to stand firm in ensuring goods and services’ standards are observed to protect local manufacturers as well as the safety and health of the people.

The Minister for Industry and Trade Dr Ashatu Kijaji made the remarks in Dar es Salam at the weekend in an event where the bureau won the 2023 Africa Regulator in the 13th edition of the Business Leadership Awards organised by the Institute of African Leadership Magazine.

"The award is a demonstration of the good job you are doing. But you need to remain firm in ensuring that goods and services’ standards are scaled up," she said.

She commended the board and management for the efficiency and professionalism that helped in scooping the award.

"Efficiency and hardworking have brought a positive image not only to the authority, but also in the business industry. It is also proving high level of professionalism in matters of standardisation," she said.

Dr Kijaji also said the government is optimistic to continue extending its support to the TBS management to ensure the continuation of the availability of quality products in markets and protect customers’ wellbeing.

Furthermore, she urged the TBS management through the Chairperson, Prof Othman Chande that they should not just rely on the award rather they should continue to keep up the good work to ensure the continuation availability of quality services in the country.

"This pace has to continue to enable the authority be able to continue competing against other global authorities," Dr Kijaji stressed.

TBS was established as part of the efforts by the government to strengthen the supporting institutional infrastructure for the industry and commerce sectors of the economy.

Specifically, the bureau is mandated to undertake measures for quality control of products of all descriptions and to promote standardisation in industry and commerce.