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CHAPTER 262
THE DAIRY INDUSTRY ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Scope.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANNUAL COUNCIL
4. Establishment of Annual Council.
5. Composition of Annual Council.
6. Tenure of office, meetings and proceedings of Annual Council.
7. Functions of Annual Council.
part iii
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TANZANIA DAIRY BOARD
8. Establishment of Tanzania Dairy Board.
9. Composition of Board.
10. Functions of Board.
11. Tenure of office, meetings and proceedings of Board.
12. Executive Officer of Board.
13. Seal of Board.
14. Staff of Board.
15. Indemnity for Bona fide acts.
part iv
REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
16. Appointment of Registrar.
17. Registration.
18. Refusal to register.
19. Revocation of registration.
20. Validity of registration.
21. Certificate not to be transferable.

trar.
17. Registration.
18. Refusal to register.
19. Revocation of registration.
20. Validity of registration.
21. Certificate not to be transferable.

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22. Replacement of lost or destroyed document.
23. Appeals.
part v
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
24. Obstruction of officer.
25. General penalty.
26. Compounding of offences.
part vi
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
27. Establishment of Fund.
28. Functions of Fund.
29. Sources of Fund.
30. Management of Fund.
31. Proper accounting.
32. Auditing.
33. Power of Board to invest.
part vii
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
34. Powers of Minister to make regulations.
35. Minister may amend Schedules.
36. Diary laboratory.
37. Appointment of inspectors.
38. Exemption.
39. Repeal.
SCHEDULES

ister to make regulations.
35. Minister may amend Schedules.
36. Diary laboratory.
37. Appointment of inspectors.
38. Exemption.
39. Repeal.
SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1.–(1) This Act may be cited as the Dairy Industry Act. (2) Omitted. 2.–(1) This Act shall apply to all milk and milk products. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), this Act shall not
apply to milk or milk products not intended for sale and those
produced for consumption of the producer, members of his
family, his employee or animals kept by him. 3. In this Act unless the context otherwise requires-
“Annual Council” means a council established under section 4;
“Board” means the Tanzania Dairy Board established under
section 8;
“dairy” means any premises used for the production, processing
or manufacturing of milk into milk products for sale;
“designated milk” means milk of milch animals other than
that of cows;
“inspector” means a person appointed as such in terms of
section 37 of this Act;
Short title
Scope
Interpretation
Act No.

als other than
that of cows;
“inspector” means a person appointed as such in terms of
section 37 of this Act;
Short title
Scope
Interpretation
Act No.

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THE DAIRY INDUSTRY ACT
An Act to provide for the production, regulation and promotion of the
dairy industry; establishment of the Tanzania Dairy Industry Board and
repeal of the Dairy Industry Act, 1965 and for other related matters. [1st July, 2005]
[GN. No. 228 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 8 of 2004
1 of 2008
1 of 2020
5 of 2022

f the Dairy Industry Act, 1965 and for other related matters. [1st July, 2005]
[GN. No. 228 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 8 of 2004
1 of 2008
1 of 2020
5 of 2022

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“milk” means milk of cow and includes designated milk;
“milk product” means any product prepared from milk
by any approved process including heating, separation,
fermentation, evaporation, drying and includes cultured
sour milk, youghurt, butter, ghee, cream, dairy ice cream
and any other product manufactured wholly or mainly
from milk;
“milkshed area” means any part of Mainland Tanzania
which has a recognised dairy industry stakeholder or
organisation at district, regional or zonal level;
“ milk trader” means a person or entity that buys milk from a
producer or a milk collection center and sells to a processor
or consumer;
“milk vendor” means a person who carries on business of
selling milk or milk products by delivering it to the places
of residence or business of a purchaser;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for livestock
development;
“pasteurised cream or milk” includes any kind of milk product
classified as such;
“processed milk” means a product prepared from milk through
any approved process, including heating, separation,
evaporation and drying;
“processor” means any person who carries out the business
of processing milk or milk products;
“producer” means any person who keeps cattle or other
milch animals for the production of milk, and includes
a manager or a person who carries out the business of
processing milk or milk products;
“producer-processor” means a person who processes milk
or milk products solely obtained from his own farm;
“retailer” means a person who buys milk or milk products
from a distributor for resale to consumers;
“registered dealer” means a producer, processor, marketing
agent, importer, exporter, dairy inputs supplier,
manufacturer registered under section 17 of this Act; and

er” means a producer, processor, marketing
agent, importer, exporter, dairy inputs supplier,
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“stakeholder” means an individual, organisation or institution,
private or public, interested in, concerned with, or involved
in the development of the dairy industry in Mainland
Tanzania, whether directly or indirectly. PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANNUAL COUNCIL
4. There is established an assembly to be known as the Annual
Council or in its acronym “AC”.

indirectly. PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANNUAL COUNCIL
4. There is established an assembly to be known as the Annual
Council or in its acronym “AC”.

5.–(1) The Annual Council shall consist of-
(a) the Chairman who shall be appointed by the Minister;
(b) two members representing recognised stakeholder
organisation in every region;
(c) one member from registered National Milk Producers’
Organisations;
(d) one member from registered National Milk Processors’
Organisations;
(e) one member from registered National Milk Consumers’
Organisations;
(f) one member from the ministry responsible for livestock
development;
(g) one member from a public institution responsible for
food quality control;
(h) one member from public university of agriculture;
(i) one member from the ministry responsible for local
government;
(j) one member from the ministry responsible for co-
operatives; and
(k) two members from Non Governmental Organizations
active in dairy industry development. (2) The Secretariat of the Board shall be the Secretariat of
the Annual Council. Establishment of
Annual Council
Composition of
Annual Council
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.11

riat of the Board shall be the Secretariat of
the Annual Council. Establishment of
Annual Council
Composition of
Annual Council
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.11

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6. Tenure of office, meetings and proceedings of the Annual
Council shall be as provided for in the First Schedule to this
Act. 7. Functions of the Annual Council shall be-
(a) to promote the development of a sustainable dairy
industry in Tanzania;
(b) to receive and scrutinise various reports from the Board;
(c) to advice the Minister and the Board on issues
concerning the dairy industry and matters arising from
the implementation and operation of this Act; and
(d) to carry out any other functions as may be necessary
for effective implementation of this Act. PART III
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TANZANIA DAIRY BOARD
8. There is established a Board to be known as the Tanzania
Dairy Board, or in its acronym “TDB”.

. PART III
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TANZANIA DAIRY BOARD
8. There is established a Board to be known as the Tanzania
Dairy Board, or in its acronym “TDB”.

9.–(1) The Tanzania Dairy Board shall be composed of the
Chairman and other members appointed by the Minister as
follows:
(a) one member representing the ministry responsible for
livestock development;
(b) one member representing the ministry responsible for
local government authorities;
(c) a Law Officer from the Office of the Attorney General;
(d) one member representing an institution responsible for
food quality control; and
(e) two members representing dairy industry stakeholders. (2) In appointing members of the Board under subsection
(1), the Minister shall have due regard to gender, but in any
case, at least two members shall be female. Tenure of office,
meetings and
proceedings of
Annual Council
Functions of
Annual Council
Act No. 1 of 2020
s.12
Establishment of
Tanzania Dairy
Board
Composition of
Board
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.13

of
Annual Council
Functions of
Annual Council
Act No. 1 of 2020
s.12
Establishment of
Tanzania Dairy
Board
Composition of
Board
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.13

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10.

Functions of the Board shall be-
(a) to advise the Minister on matters concerning dairy
development policies and strategies for promotion and
development of the dairy industry;
(b) to perform regulatory activities in the dairy industry in
accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(c) to search and develop markets;
(d) to conduct market research;
(e) to develop and monitor strategies and plans designed
to achieve and maintain self sufficiency and efficiency
in milk production, processing and marketing;
(f) to ensure availability of appropriate technology for the
industry;
(g) to create and promote a competitive environment
conducive to fair play among stakeholders in the dairy
industry;
(h) to monitor the execution of contracts and marketing
arrangements between dairy producers and processors
or other bodies related to dairy sector and reconcile the
parties, when disputes arise;
(i) to collect, analyse, maintain and disseminate data and
information relating to dairy industry;
(j) to promote and facilitate formation of associations or
other bodies of stakeholders within the dairy (sub-
sector) which shall form a consultative forum with the
Board and monitor their activities;
(k) to promote and co-ordinate the development of small,
medium and large scale dairy keepers and processors;
(l) to promote the training and improvement of skills in
technological advancement in the dairy industry;
(m) to promote advocacy on dairy industry;
(n) to monitor trends for local dairy production, dairy
export and import requirements;
(o) to represent stakeholders in international fora relating
to or dealing with the dairy industry;
Functions of
Board
Act No.

nd import requirements;
(o) to represent stakeholders in international fora relating
to or dealing with the dairy industry;
Functions of
Board
Act No.

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(p) to monitor the implementation of agreements governing
sale of dairy factories and farms and submit the report
to the Minister;
(q) to register producers and processors of dairy and dairy
products;
(r) to liase with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards on
licensing;
(s) to collaborate with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards in
inspection of dairy facilities such as dairy farms, plants,
kiosks, parlours and other similar facilities; and
(t) to organise dairy shows and participation of stakeholders
in such shows within and outside the country. 11. Tenure of office, meetings and proceedings of the Board
shall be as provided for in the Second Schedule to this Act. 12. The Registrar appointed under section 16 shall be-
(a) the Chief Executive Officer of the Board and responsible
for the day to day operation of the Board; and
(b) the Secretary to the Board. 13.–(1) There shall be a seal of the Board to be under the
custodian of the Secretary.

day operation of the Board; and
(b) the Secretary to the Board. 13.–(1) There shall be a seal of the Board to be under the
custodian of the Secretary.

(2) The seal of the Board shall not be affixed to any instrument
except in the presence of the Chairman or the Registrar. 14. The Board may, on such terms and conditions, after
approval of the Annual Council, employ such number of staff to
hold appropriate offices under the supervision of the Registrar. 15. No matter or thing done by any member or officer of the
Annual Council or Board shall, if done bona fide in the execution
or purported execution of the functions of the Annual Council
or Board, as the case may be, render such member or officer
personally liable for such matter or thing. Tenure of office,
meetings and
proceedings of
Board
Executive Officer
of Board
Seal of Board
Staff of Board
Indemnity for
Bona fide acts

ter or thing. Tenure of office,
meetings and
proceedings of
Board
Executive Officer
of Board
Seal of Board
Staff of Board
Indemnity for
Bona fide acts

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PART IV
REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
16.–(1) There shall be a Registrar of the Board who shall be
appointed by the Board. (2) The Registrar shall have and perform all duties designated
to him by the Board. (3) The Registrar shall be-
(a) responsible for the management of funds, property and
business of the Board;
(b) responsible for the administration, organisation and
control of staff of the Board;
(c) responsible for keeping the Board and Annual Council
informed on the progress of the business of the Board;
(d) taking minutes of the meetings and keeping records of
activities of the Board; and
(e) perform any other function as may be directed by the
Board. (4) The Registrar shall hold office for such period and upon
such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.

on as may be directed by the
Board. (4) The Registrar shall hold office for such period and upon
such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.

(5) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of
this section, the Registrar shall-
(a) keep and maintain a register of-
(i) milk producers;
(ii) milk processors;
(iii) milk or milk products importer or exporter;
(iv) dairy inputs suppliers, manufacturers and importers;
(v) milk retailers;
(vi) milk collectors;
(vii) milk whole sellers:
(viii) milk distributors;
(ix) milk traders;
(x) projects implemented in the dairy industry; and
(xi) any other person as the Board may determine. (b) publish periodically a register of persons under paragraph
(a); and
Appointment of
Registrar
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.14

on as the Board may determine. (b) publish periodically a register of persons under paragraph
(a); and
Appointment of
Registrar
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.14

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(c) issue certificate of registration in accordance with the
provisions of this Part. 17.–(1) A person who deals with milk or milk products shall,
with effect from the commencement of this Act, register with
the Board under this Act. (2) The Board may, on application by any person, register
such person to undertake any or all of the following activities:
(a) milk production;
(b) milk processing;
(c) dairy inputs suppliers, manufacturers or importation;
(d) milk collection;
(e) milk wholesale;
(f) milk distribution;
(g) milk retail;
(h) milk trade;
(i) projects implemented in the dairy industry; and
(j) any other activity as the Board may determine. 18. The Board may refuse to register an applicant under section
17 if the applicant does not meet the prescribed conditions. 19.–(1) The Board may, if the registered person fails to comply
with the terms and conditions of the registration, revoke or
suspend the registration.

19.–(1) The Board may, if the registered person fails to comply
with the terms and conditions of the registration, revoke or
suspend the registration.

(2) The revocation or suspension may be in addition to any
other penalty to which the registered person may be liable
under this Act. 20.–(1) A registration issued under this Act shall be valid for
one year and renewable on payment of the prescribed fee. (2) The Minister may, by regulations and on the
recommendation of the Board, prescribe the terms and
conditions for registration, including-
(a) the form and method of application under this section;
Registration
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.15
Refusal to register
Revocation of
registration
Validity of
registration

method of application under this section;
Registration
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.15
Refusal to register
Revocation of
registration
Validity of
registration

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(b) the fee payable on the issuing of the registration
certificate; and
(c) such other information as may be prescribed. 21. The certificate issued under this Act shall not be transferable. 22.–(1) Where the registration certificate, licence or any other
document issued under this Act is lost or destroyed, the holder
of such document, may apply to the Board in that regard, and
the Board shall, after being satisfied with proof of loss from
the applicant and on payment of the prescribed fee, issue a
certified copy of the certificate or document. (2) The certified copy of the licence or document shall be
effective as the original. 23.–(1) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board
may, within thirty days from the date of the decision of the
Board, appeal to the Minister.

(1) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board
may, within thirty days from the date of the decision of the
Board, appeal to the Minister.

(2) An appeal may be lodged to the Minister in respect
of any refusal of the Board to issue or renew registration or
licence provided under this Act or against the revocation or
suspension of persons subject to this Act and the Minister’s
decision shall be final. (3) The Minister may for any good reason extend the time
for the lodging of an appeal. (4) In determining an appeal under this section, the
Minister may-
(a) dismiss the appeal;
(b) require the Board to issue registration or licence;
(c) quash any revocation or suspension or substitute
suspension for any revocation; or
(d) order a person to make a fresh application for registration
or licence. (5) The Board shall give effect to any direction given by the
Minister. Certificate not to
be transferable
Replacement of
lost or destroyed
document
Appeals

e Board shall give effect to any direction given by the
Minister. Certificate not to
be transferable
Replacement of
lost or destroyed
document
Appeals

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PART V
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
24. A person who, directly or indirectly, impedes or obstructs any
officer or a member of the Board in performance of his duties
under this Act, commits an offence and on conviction, shall be
liable, to a fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to
both. 25.–(1) A person who contravenes any provision of this Act or
subsidiary legislation made under this Act, where no specific
penalty has been provided, on conviction, shall be liable, to a
fine of not less than fifty thousand shillings or to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding four months or to both. (2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this
Act, the court may order that any milk or milk product in
respect of which the offence has been committed be forfeited.

icted of an offence under this
Act, the court may order that any milk or milk product in
respect of which the offence has been committed be forfeited.

(3) Where, in case of a subsequent offence, the court may
order, in addition to penalties provided for under this Part,
withdrawal of any licence, certificate, permit or any other right
held by the offender under this Act. 26.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act relating
to penalties, where a person admits in writing that he has
committed an offence under this Act or regulations made
thereunder, the Registrar, or a person authorised by him in
writing may, at any time prior to the commencement of the
proceedings by a court of competent jurisdiction, compound
such offence and order such person to pay a sum of money
not exceeding one half of the amount of the fine to which such
person would otherwise have been liable to pay if he had been
convicted of such offence. (2) Where the person fails to comply with the compounding
order issued under this section within the prescribed period,
Obstruction
of officer
General penalty
Compounding of
offences
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.16

ng
order issued under this section within the prescribed period,
Obstruction
of officer
General penalty
Compounding of
offences
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.16

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the Registrar or person authorised by him may, in addition to
the sum ordered, require the person to pay an interest at the
rate prescribed in the regulations. (3) Where the person fails to comply with subsection (2),
the Registrar may enforce the compounding order and interest
accrued thereof in the same manner as a decree of a court. (4) The Registrar shall submit quarterly reports of all
compounded offences under this section to the Director of
Public Prosecutions. (5) The forms and manner of compounding of offences
shall be as prescribed in the regulations made under this Act. [s. 25A]
PART VI
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
27.–(1) There is established a Fund to be known as the Dairy
Industry Development Fund into which all moneys received
by the Board shall be paid into and out of which all payments
required to be made by it shall be made. (2) The Board shall manage the Fund. [s. 26]
28.

y the Board shall be paid into and out of which all payments
required to be made by it shall be made. (2) The Board shall manage the Fund. [s. 26]
28.

The functions of the Fund shall be-
(a) to finance the activities of the Board and Annual Council;
(b) to support various dairy development activities including
dairy extension, dairy breeding, dairy research, dairy
training, dairy market research, development and
promotion of milk and milk products consumption as
well as export; and
(c) to cover the cost of any other activities as may be
required in the furtherance of the objectives of this Act. [s. 27]
Establishment of
Fund
Functions of
Fund

the cost of any other activities as may be
required in the furtherance of the objectives of this Act. [s. 27]
Establishment of
Fund
Functions of
Fund

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29. The sources of the Fund shall be-
(a) such sums of money as may be appropriated by Parliament
for the purpose of this Act;
(b) all fees and other charges payable under this Act;
(c) such donations, grants and bequeaths as the Board
may, receive from stakeholders or organisations;
(d) income derived from investments;
(e) proceeds derived from sale of assets;
(f) contribution from fees collected on importation of
milk and milk products; and
(g) any other source of income identified by the Board and
legally acquired. [s. 28]
30. The Fund shall be managed in accordance with sound
financial accounting procedures. [s. 29]
31.–(1) The Board shall prepare accounts and records of its
transactions and affairs, and ensure that all moneys received
are properly accounted for, and all payments are properly
authorised and correctly made and that adequate control is
maintained over its property and the incurring liabilities.

, and all payments are properly
authorised and correctly made and that adequate control is
maintained over its property and the incurring liabilities.

(2) The Secretary to the Board shall, within three months
after the end of each financial year, submit to the Board an
annual report in respect of that year containing-
(a) audited accounts;
(b) general information relating to the activities and
operations of the Board and the dairy industry during
the preceding financial year; and
(c) other information as the Board may, prior to the
completion of the annual report or any supplementary
to the report, request in writing. (3) The Board shall thereafter table the annual report to the
Annual Council. [s. 30]
Sources of Fund
Management
of Fund
Proper
accounting

in writing. (3) The Board shall thereafter table the annual report to the
Annual Council. [s. 30]
Sources of Fund
Management
of Fund
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accounting

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32.–(1) The annual accounts of the Board shall be audited
within ninety days by any qualified firm of auditors appointed
by the Board and approved by the Controller and Auditor-
General. (2) The firm of auditors appointed under subsection (1) of
this section, shall audit the accounts of the Board within two
months of the receipt of the accounts and present its opinion
to the Board. (3) The Chairman of the Board shall cause copies of each
annual report together with a copy of opinion of the auditors
or firm of auditors to be laid before the Annual Council, three
months after receipt. (4) The Board may order any audit in addition to the one
prescribed under subsection (1) of this section. (5) As soon as the accounts of the Board have been audited
and in any case not later than four months after the close of the
financial year, the Board shall submit to the Minister a copy of
the audited statements of accounts together with a copy of the
report made by the auditor on the statement of accounts. [s. 31]
33.

Minister a copy of
the audited statements of accounts together with a copy of the
report made by the auditor on the statement of accounts. [s. 31]
33.

The Board may, where it sees fit invest any monies not
required for immediate use. [s. 31A]
PART VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
34. The Minister may, upon advise of the Board, make
regulations-
(a) prescribing standards for the construction, lighting,
ventilation, cleanliness, drainage and water supplies of
dairies;
(b) prescribing types and standards of equipment to be
used in the production or manufacture of milk and
milk products;
Auditing
Power of Board to
invest
Powers of
Minister to make
regulations

ipment to be
used in the production or manufacture of milk and
milk products;
Auditing
Power of Board to
invest
Powers of
Minister to make
regulations

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(c) prescribing minimum standards of milk and milk
products and prohibiting the sale of any milk or milk
product which does not conform to any such minimum
standard;
(d) prescribing methods of treatment and disposal of any
waste product or effluent resulting from the production
or processing of milk and milk products;
(e) prescribing methods of processing milk and
manufacturing milk products;
(f) prescribing methods and conditions of use, limitations
on the use of preservatives, coloring or other substances
added to milk or milk products;
(g) providing for the cleanliness of vehicles and vessels
used for the transport of milk and milk products;
(h) prescribing methods of packaging any milk or milk
products;
(i) prescribing methods for cooling, aerating, storing,
conveying and distributing milk and milk products;
(j) providing for the grading of milk or milk products,
labeling and description to be used to distinguish any
grade of milk or milk product and prohibiting the sale
or delivery for sale of any milk or milk product under
any description or distinguished by any marking other
than that appropriate to the grade or type thereof;
(k) prescribing methods for grading milk or milk products;
(l) providing for the issue of grading certificates to
producers or manufacturers and for cancellation of
such certificates;
(m) prescribing precautions to be taken for the protection of
milk or milk products from infection or contamination;
(n) providing for the disposal of infected or contaminated
milk or milk products;
(o) providing for the inspection of dairies and persons in or
about dairies who have access to milk or milk products
or to any vessels or containers used therein;

g for the inspection of dairies and persons in or
about dairies who have access to milk or milk products
or to any vessels or containers used therein;

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(p) providing for the inspection, sampling, examination
and analysis of milk and milk products at any time before
retail sale;
(q) prescribing the duties of inspectors, graders, sampling
officers and analysts;
(r) providing for the sampling, examination and analysis
of any article or substance found within a dairy;
(s) authorising any person authorised by the Board to seize
and detain milk or any milk product and any vehicle
carrying such milk or milk product;
(t) prescribing forms required in the implementation of
the Act and regulations;
(u) prescribing conditions under which milk or milk products
may be imported into or exported from Tanzania; and
(v) prescribing anything which may be prescribed under
this Act, or which may be required for the better
carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act. [s. 32]
35. The Minister may, from time, to time amend any of the
Schedules under this Act. [s. 33]
36.

ing into effect of the provisions of this Act. [s. 32]
35. The Minister may, from time, to time amend any of the
Schedules under this Act. [s. 33]
36.

The Minister may, upon consultation with the Chief
Government Chemist, make regulations for the establishment
of a dairy laboratory which shall, among other things,
undertake research for the purpose of assisting dairy industry
stakeholders in the improvement of milk quality and generally,
the promotion of dairy industry in accordance with the
requirement of this Act. [s. 33A]
37.–(1) Subject to section 34(o), the Board may for the purpose
of implementing its functions in relation to inspection, delegate
to local government authorities or other relevant authorities
powers to carry out inspection and such other related activities
under this Act. Minister may
amend Schedules
Diary laboratory
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.17
Appointment of
inspectors
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.17

lated activities
under this Act. Minister may
amend Schedules
Diary laboratory
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.17
Appointment of
inspectors
Act No. 1 of 2020 s.17

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(2) For purposes of exercising of delegated functions under
subsection (1), the Director of a local government authority or,
as the case may be, the head of relevant authority shall, upon
request and guidance of the Board, submit to the Board a list
of eligible persons for appointment as inspectors. (3) A person shall be deemed to be an inspector under this
Act upon receipt of a letter of appointment from the Registrar
and shall have powers to perform functions specified in the
regulations. [s. 33B]
38. The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette,
exempt any class of persons from all or any of the provisions
of this Act. [s. 34]
39.–(1) [Repeals the Dairy Industry Act].

published in the Gazette,
exempt any class of persons from all or any of the provisions
of this Act. [s. 34]
39.–(1) [Repeals the Dairy Industry Act].

(2) Any applicable regulations, rules, orders or notices made
under the Dairy Industry Act and in force, shall remain in force,
so far as may be, as if they have been made as regulations, rules,
notices or orders under this Act until such time as they are
amended or revoked by regulations, rules, orders, or notices
made under this Act. [s. 35]
FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 6)
TENURE OF OFFICE, MEETINGS AND
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL COUNCIL
1. The members shall elect one amongst their number to be Vice
Chairman of the Annual Council. 2.–(1) The members of the Annual Council shall hold office for a period
of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further
period of three years. Exemption
Repeal
Act No. 32 of 1965
Vice Chairman
Tenure of office of
members

hall be eligible for re-appointment for a further
period of three years. Exemption
Repeal
Act No. 32 of 1965
Vice Chairman
Tenure of office of
members

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(2) A member of the Annual Council may, at any time, resign his
office by giving notice in writing addressed to the Minister, and from
the date specified in the notice or, if no date is so specified, from the
date of the receipt of the notice by the Minister, he shall cease to be a
member. (3) In the case of a member who is a member by virtue of his holding
some other office, he shall cease to be a member upon his ceasing to
hold that office. 3. Where a member of the Annual Council who is a member by virtue
of his holding some other office is unable for any reason to attend any
meeting of the Annual Council, another person from his organisation
may attend the meeting in his place. 4. Where any member ceases to be a member for any reason before the
expiration of his term of office, the appointing authority may appoint
another person in his place and the person so appointed shall hold
office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor.

rity may appoint
another person in his place and the person so appointed shall hold
office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor.

5.–(1) The Annual Council shall ordinarily meet once every year for
the transaction of its business at the times and at the places determined
by it. (2) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, shall preside
at every meeting of the Annual Council and in the absence of both the
Chairman and the Vice Chairman, the members present shall appoint
one of their number to preside over the meeting. (3) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, may at any
time call a special meeting of the Annual Council and shall call a special
meeting upon a written request by a majority of the members in office. (4) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, may invite
any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations at
any meeting of the Annual Council, but any person so invited shall not
be entitled to vote. 6. The Quorum at any meeting of the Annual Council shall be half of
the members in office.

l, but any person so invited shall not
be entitled to vote. 6. The Quorum at any meeting of the Annual Council shall be half of
the members in office.

7.–(1) Matters proposed at a meeting of the Annual Council shall be
decided by majority of votes of the members present and vote, in the
event of equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a second or
casting vote in addition to his original or deliberative vote. (2) A decision may be made by the Annual Council without a
meeting by circulation of the relevant papers amongst the members
and the expression of the views of the majority of the members in
writing be honoured, but any member may require that the decision
be deferred and the subject matter be considered at a meeting of the
Annual Council. Proxy
representation
Casual vacancy
Meeting of
Annual Council
Quorum
Decisions of
Annual Council

ter be considered at a meeting of the
Annual Council. Proxy
representation
Casual vacancy
Meeting of
Annual Council
Quorum
Decisions of
Annual Council

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8.–(1) The Annual Council shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes
of all business conducted or transacted at its meetings, and the minutes
of each meeting of the Annual Council shall be read and confirmed, or
amended and confirmed, at the next meeting of the Annual Council
and signed by the person presiding at the meeting. (2) Any minutes purporting to be signed by the person presiding at
a meeting of the Annual Council shall, in the absence of proof of error,
be deemed to be a correct record of the meeting whose minutes they
purport to be. 9. The validity of any act or proceeding of the Annual Council shall
not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect
proceedings in the appointment of any of them. 10. All orders, directions, notices or other documents made or issued
on behalf of the Annual Council shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Annual Council; and
(b) the Secretary. 11.

made or issued
on behalf of the Annual Council shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Annual Council; and
(b) the Secretary. 11.

Any document purporting to be under hand of the Chairman,
Vice Chairman, Secretary as to any resolution of Annual Council or as
having been issued on behalf of the Annual Council, shall be receivable
in all court or tribunals or other bodies authorised to receive evidence
and shall, unless the contrary is shown, be deemed, without further
proof, to be sufficient evidence of what is contained in the document. 12. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Annual Council may
regulate its own proceedings. SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under section 11)
TENURE OF OFFICE, MEETINGS AND
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
1. The members shall elect one amongst their number to be Vice
Chairman of the Board. 2.–(1) The members of the Board shall hold office for a period of three
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period of
three years. (2) A member of the Board may at any time resign his office by
giving notice in writing addressed to the Minister, and from the date
specified in the notice or, if no date is so specified, from the date of the
receipt of the notice by the Minister, he shall cease to be a member.

ate
specified in the notice or, if no date is so specified, from the date of the
receipt of the notice by the Minister, he shall cease to be a member.

Minutes of
Meetings
Vacancies, etc.,
not to invalidate
proceedings
Orders,
directions, etc. of
Annual Council
Proof of
Documents
Annual Council
may regulate its
own proceeding
Vice Chairman
Tenure of office of
members

Orders,
directions, etc. of
Annual Council
Proof of
Documents
Annual Council
may regulate its
own proceeding
Vice Chairman
Tenure of office of
members

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(3) In the case of a member who is a member by virtue of his holding
some other office, he shall cease to be a member upon ceasing to hold
that office. 3. Where a member of the Board who is a member by virtue of his
holding some other office is unable for any reason to attend any meeting
of the Board, he may nominate another person from his organisation to
attend the meeting in his place. 4. Where any member ceases to be a member for any reason before the
expiration of his term of office, the appointing authority may appoint
another person in his place and the person so appointed shall hold
office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor
5.–(1) The Board shall ordinarily meet for the transaction of its business
at the times and at the places determined by it, but shall meet at least
once in every three months.

dinarily meet for the transaction of its business
at the times and at the places determined by it, but shall meet at least
once in every three months.

(2) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, shall preside
at every meeting of the Board and in the absence of both, the members
present shall appoint one of their number to preside over the meeting. (3) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, may at any
time call a special meeting of the Board and shall call a special meeting
upon a written request by a majority of the members in office. (4) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice Chairman, may invite
any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations at
any meeting of the Board, but any persons invited shall not be entitled
to vote. 6. The Quorum at any meeting of the Board shall be half of the members
in office. 7.–(1) Matters proposed at a meeting of the Board shall be decided by
a majority of the votes of the members present and vote, in the event
of equality of votes the person presiding shall have a second or casting
vote in addition to his original or deliberative vote.

and vote, in the event
of equality of votes the person presiding shall have a second or casting
vote in addition to his original or deliberative vote.

(2) A decision may be made by the Board without a meeting by
circulation of the relevant papers amongst the members and the
expression of the views of the majority of the members in writing be
honoured, but any member may require that the decision be deferred
and the subject matter be considered at a meeting of the Board. 8.–(1) The Board shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes of all
business conducted or transacted at its meetings, and the minutes of
each meeting of the Board shall be read and confirmed, or amended
and confirmed, at the next meeting of the Board and signed by the
person presiding at the meeting. Proxy
representation
Casual vacancy
Meeting of Board
Quorum
Decisions of
Board
Minutes of
Meetings

and signed by the
person presiding at the meeting. Proxy
representation
Casual vacancy
Meeting of Board
Quorum
Decisions of
Board
Minutes of
Meetings

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(2) Any minutes purporting to be signed by the person presiding at
a meeting of the Board shall, in the absence of proof of error, be deemed
to be a correct record of the meeting whose minutes they purport to be. 9. The validity of any act or proceeding of the Board shall not be affected
by any vacancy among its members or by any defect proceedings in the
appointment of any of them. 10. All orders, directions, notices or other documents made or issued
on behalf of the Board shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board; and
(b) the Registrar. 11. Any document purporting to be under hand of the Chairman, Vice
Chairman, Registrars to any resolution of the Board or as having been
issued on behalf of the Board, shall be receivable in all court or tribunals
or other bodies authorised to receive evidence and shall, unless the
contrary is shown, be deemed, without further proof, to be sufficient
evidence of what is contained in the document. 12.

vidence and shall, unless the
contrary is shown, be deemed, without further proof, to be sufficient
evidence of what is contained in the document. 12.

A member of the Board shall be entitled to such remuneration, fees
or allowances for expenses as the Minister may, upon recommendations
of the Board, prescribe. 13. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Board, may regulate
its own proceedings. Vacancies, etc. not to invalid at
proceedings
Orders,
directions, etc. of
Board
Proof of
Documents
Remuneration
of members of
Board
Board may
regulate its own
proceeding