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[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL
4. Establishment of Council.
5. Functions and powers of Council.
6. Establishment of committees.
7. Functions of Council committees.
8. Registrar of Council.
9. Function and powers of Registrar.
10. Staff of Council.
part iii
REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
11. Register of Environmental Health Practitioners.
12. Qualifications for registration.
13. Procedure for registration.
14. Particulars to be entered in Register.
15. Recognitions of other qualification.
16. Provisional registration.
17. Maintenance of Register of persons provisionally registered.
18. Temporary registration.
19. Certificate of registration.
20. Application for retention in Register.

Register of persons provisionally registered.
18. Temporary registration.
19. Certificate of registration.
20. Application for retention in Register.

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DUTIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
21. Duties of Environmental Health Practitioners. 22. Standard and quality control of practice. 23. Prohibition to associate with unregistered person. 24. Conviction against Environmental Health Practitioner. part v
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION
25. Cancellation or suspension of certificate. 26. Procedure for cancellation or suspension. 27. Reinstatement. part vi
INQUIRIES AND APPEALS
28. Receipt of complain by Registrar. 29. Preliminary inquiry. 30. Conduct of preliminary inquiry. 31. Procedure for inquiry. 32. Notification and publication of decision of Council. 33. Appeal against decision of Council. part vii
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
34. Funds of Council. 35. Submission of reports. 36. Financial year of Council. 37. Estimates. 38. Remuneration of members of Council. part viii
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
39. Offence for illegal practicing. 40. Procurement of illegal registration. 41. General penalty.

members of Council. part viii
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
39. Offence for illegal practicing. 40. Procurement of illegal registration. 41. General penalty.

part ix
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
42. Power of delegation. 43. Limitation of liability.

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45. Council to give reasons for its decision.
46. Amendment of Schedules.
47. Regulations.
48. Transitional provision.
SCHEDULES

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SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Environmental Health
Practitioners (Registration) Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

ARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Environmental Health
Practitioners (Registration) Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Council” means the Environmental Health Practitioners
Registration Council established under section 4;
“Environmental Health Practitioner” means a person
registered under this Act;
“environmental health” means all aspects of human health
and disease that are determined by factors in the
environment and includes the theory and practice of
assessing and controlling factors in the environment that
can potentially affect health;
“institution” means any recognised training centre for
Environmental Health Practitioners leading to the award
of diploma or degree;
“member” means a person appointed to be a member of the
Council;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
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An Act to provide for the establishment of the Council to regulate the
conduct of and registration of Environmental Health Practitioners and
to provide for related matters. [1st February, 2009]
[GN. No. 18 of 2009]
Act No. 20 of 2007

nd registration of Environmental Health Practitioners and
to provide for related matters. [1st February, 2009]
[GN. No. 18 of 2009]
Act No. 20 of 2007

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“Minister” means the Minister responsible for health;
“provisional registration” means a registration referred to
under section16;
“Register” means a Register of Environmental Health
Practitioners;
“Registrar” means Registrar of the Council appointed under
section 8;
“Registration Certificate” means a document issued by the
Council under section 19;
“temporary registration” means a registration referred to
under section 18. PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Council to be known as
the Environmental Health Practitioners Registration Council.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Council to be known as
the Environmental Health Practitioners Registration Council.

(2) The Council shall be a body corporate and shall-
(a) have perpetual succession and common seal;
(b) in its corporate name be capable of-
(i) suing or being sued;
(ii) holding and purchasing or acquiring in any other
way, and disposing of movable or immovable
property;
(iii) entering into contracts or other transactions;
(iv) doing all other acts and things which a body
corporate may lawfully perform; and
(c) have power to borrow such sums as it may require for
its purposes. (3) The provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall
have effect as to the appointment and composition of members
to the Council, proceedings of the Council and other matters
relating to the Council. 5.–(1) The Council shall be the sole authority for registering
Environmental Health Practitioners. Establishment of
Council
Functions and
powers of Council

) The Council shall be the sole authority for registering
Environmental Health Practitioners. Establishment of
Council
Functions and
powers of Council

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(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of
subsection (1), the functions of the Council shall be to-
(a) advise the Minister on issues pertaining to
environmental health;
(b) issue and cancel registration certificates;
(c) make entry into the Register and amend any particulars
entered therein and replace any Registration Certificate
which have been lost or destroyed;
(d) prescribe the duties of the Registrar to the Council;
(e) establish committees, approve names of proposed
committee members and prescribe their functions;
(f) solicit funds and prescribe procedures and guidelines
relating to their use and accounting;
(g) make, issue, promote and oversee adherence to a code
of conduct and where necessary to exercise disciplinary
measures;
(h) prescribe modalities for the acquisition and upkeep of
the Council’s property and assets;
(i) publish annually in the Gazette as soon as practicable
in the year and on such other occasions as it may deem
fit, the names and particulars of Environmental Health
Practitioners contained in the Register; and
(j) exercise the powers and performs functions conferred
upon it by or under this Act.

vironmental Health
Practitioners contained in the Register; and
(j) exercise the powers and performs functions conferred
upon it by or under this Act.

6.–(1) There shall be established an Environmental Health
Practice and Control Committee, the Registration Committee
and the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee. (2) Members of each Committee shall include-
(a) the Chairman who shall be appointed by the Council
from amongst its members; and
(b) not less than three and not more than five members
who shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council
upon the approval of the Council. Establishment of
committees

ree and not more than five members
who shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council
upon the approval of the Council. Establishment of
committees

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(3) Each Committee may co-opt for a particular purpose any
person to be a member of the Committee and any member so
co-opted shall not have a right to vote during the deliberations
of the Committee. (4) The Council may establish not more than three other
committees and may delegate to such committees functions as
the Council may deem appropriate to delegate. (5) The term of office and other conditions for appointment
to the Committee shall be determined by the Council. 7.

may deem appropriate to delegate. (5) The term of office and other conditions for appointment
to the Committee shall be determined by the Council. 7.

The committees shall perform the following functions:
(a) the Environmental Health Practice and Control
Committee-
(i) to scrutinise curricular for the training of
environmental health professionals;
(ii) to advise the Council on the development of the
Environmental Health in the country;
(b) the Registration Committee-
(i) to scrutinise all applications submitted to the
Council for registration;
(ii) to advise the Council on applications which shall
be approved or disapproved in accordance with
the provisions of this Act;
(iii) to prescribe and evaluate qualifications
for registrations under this Act and make
recommendations to the Council;
(c) the Disciplinary and Ethical Committee-
(i) to scrutinise all allegations of professional
misconduct submitted to the Council;
(ii) to advise the Council on those allegations which
should be followed-up whether by writing,
physical visiting, interviews or holding of an
inquiry as condition may be;
Functions
of Council
committees

should be followed-up whether by writing,
physical visiting, interviews or holding of an
inquiry as condition may be;
Functions
of Council
committees

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(iii) to conduct investigation into any case where it is
alleged that, a registered Environmental Health
Practitioner has misbehaved in his capacity as an
Environmental Health Practitioner; and
(iv) to propose to the Council appropriate professional
sanctions to the Environmental Health
Practitioners who are found to have committed
professional misconduct. 8.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a Registrar to the Council
who shall be an Environmental Health Practitioner registered
under this Act. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Council and
its committees. (3) The Registrar shall hold office for such period and
upon such terms and conditions as may be specified in the
instrument of his appointment.

tees. (3) The Registrar shall hold office for such period and
upon such terms and conditions as may be specified in the
instrument of his appointment.

9.–(1) The functions of the Registrar shall be to-
(a) implement the decisions of the Council;
(b) keep and maintain the Register on behalf of the Council;
(c) make necessary alterations and corrections in the
Register;
(d) remove or reinstate any name in the Register as may be
directed by the Council;
(e) make proposals for the formulation of policies to be
adopted by the Council;
(f) establish and maintain relationship with organisations,
institutions and agencies as may be appropriate for
facilitating the implementation of the policies and the
carrying out of the functions of the Council;
(g) record all minutes of the Council and committees and
to keep properly all the records and the documents of
the Council; and
(h) carry any other function which may be assigned to him
by the Council. Registrar of
Council
Function and
powers of
Registrar

ts of
the Council; and
(h) carry any other function which may be assigned to him
by the Council. Registrar of
Council
Function and
powers of
Registrar

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(2) The Registrar shall have powers to enter into premises as
may be directed by the Council, and in his absence he may, in
writing, assign any other officer of the Council to exercise such
powers as provided for under this Act. 10. There shall be appointed in accordance with the Public
Service Act, such number of staff or employees as may be
necessary for the efficient discharge of the functions of Council. PART III
REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
11.–(1) There shall be a Register of Environmental Health
Practitioners which shall be kept and maintained by the
Registrar. (2) The Register shall contain names, addresses,
qualifications and other particulars of Environmental Health
Practitioners entitled for registration.

(2) The Register shall contain names, addresses,
qualifications and other particulars of Environmental Health
Practitioners entitled for registration.

12.–(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person shall
be qualified for registration as an Environmental Health
Practitioner under this Act if that person has-
(a) undergone the course of study leading to the award of
diploma or degree in environmental health from any
accredited institution and has practical experience for
a period of one year in any institution recognised by
the Council; and
(b) any other qualifications recognised by the Council. (2) A person wishing to be registered in accordance with
subsection (1) shall make application accompanied with the
relevant fees prescribed in the Second Schedule to this Act. (3) Subject to the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), the
Minister shall make regulations prescribing the manner under
which the holders of a degree and diploma may be registered
or enrolled, as the case may be, under this Act. Staff of Council
Cap. 298
Register of
Environmental
Health
Practitioners
Qualifications for
registration

enrolled, as the case may be, under this Act. Staff of Council
Cap. 298
Register of
Environmental
Health
Practitioners
Qualifications for
registration

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13.–(1) The applicant shall submit an application to the
Registrar in the form prescribed in the Third Schedule to
this Act. (2) An application made under subsection (1) shall be
accompanied by-
(a) a certified copy or copies of certificates for academic
qualifications of the applicant;
(b) an application fee as may be prescribed; and
(c) such other documents containing information as may
be required by the Council. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer
the application together with his recommendations to the
Council for consideration and determination. (4) The Council may-
(a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to
register the applicant; or
(b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform
the applicant accordingly stating the reasons for the
Council’s decision. 14.

plicant; or
(b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform
the applicant accordingly stating the reasons for the
Council’s decision. 14.

The Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the Council
has recommended any person for registration, enter in the
Register in respect of that person the following particulars:
(a) the name and address;
(b) the date of registration; and
(c) qualifications and other particulars as the Council may
direct. 15.–(1) For the purpose of registration under this Act, the
Council may, after-
(a) taking into account the admission requirements into
environmental health training institutions;
(b) assessing the curriculum implemented by the
environmental health training institutions; and
Procedure for
registration
Particulars to
be entered in
Register
Recognitions
of other
qualification

e
environmental health training institutions; and
Procedure for
registration
Particulars to
be entered in
Register
Recognitions
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qualification

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(c) evaluation of the professional standards exhibited by
a person having the qualifications to practise as an
Environmental Health Practitioner,
recognise such other qualifications as guaranteeing requisite
knowledge and skill other than qualifications referred to
under section 12. (2) The qualifications recognised for the purpose of
subsection (1), shall be published in the Gazette as soon as
the Council recognises them and the Registrar shall after the
1st day of January and not later than the 31st day of March each
year, publish all such qualifications. (3) The Council may, if professional standards so require,
withdraw recognition of qualifications referred to under
subsection (1). (4) Where the Council withdraws recognition of any
other qualifications, such withdrawal shall not affect the
registration of any person already registered under such other
qualifications.

ition of any
other qualifications, such withdrawal shall not affect the
registration of any person already registered under such other
qualifications.

16.–(1) A person who is qualified to be registered under
section 12 but who is not entitled to be registered as such by
reason that he does not have the requisite practical experience,
but upon application in the prescribed manner, satisfies
the Council that he has secured an offer for employment or
training in an institution recognised by the Council for the
purpose of attaining the practical experience, shall be eligible
for provisional registration. (2) A person registered in accordance with subsection (1),
shall be deemed to be registered as far as it is necessary to enable
him to be employed or trained for the purpose stipulated under
subsection (1) and to carry out the responsibilities and duties
of a registered Environmental Health Practitioner. (3) The provisions of this section shall apply for the purpose
of enabling persons referred to under subsection (1) to acquire
such practical experience in environmental health for one year
from the date of issuance of the registration certificate. Provisional
registration

ire
such practical experience in environmental health for one year
from the date of issuance of the registration certificate. Provisional
registration

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17. The Registrar shall maintain a separate Register into which
names of persons provisionally registered under section 16
shall be entered and upon the expiry of the provisional
registration in accordance with subsection (3) of section 16
their names shall be removed from the Register of the persons
provisionally registered. 18.–(1) A person who is not a citizen of Tanzania shall be
entitled to a temporary registration if he satisfies the Council
that he-
(a) is not ordinarily resident in Tanzania;
(b) is or intends to be employed for the purpose of carrying
out specific assignment in research or teaching; and
(c) is or immediately before entering Tanzania was in
practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner and
that he is eligible for registration under the provisions
of this Act.

e entering Tanzania was in
practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner and
that he is eligible for registration under the provisions
of this Act.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (1), a
person intending to be temporarily registered shall, together
with an application form, submit to the Registrar-
(a) a certified certificate of full registration issued by a
body governing environmental health practitioner
established in a country in which he practiced;
(b) a certified certificate of good standing issued in the
country in which he last practiced;
(c) testimonials offered to him by the institution in the
country in which he last practiced; and
(d) a curriculum vitae. (3) Registration of a person under this section shall remain
valid in so far as that person is in the employment in respect
of which a temporary registration was granted and shall cease
upon termination of such employment. (4) Temporary registration granted under this Act shall be
for a period of one year but may be renewed. (5) A person registered under this section shall be subject to
probation for a period of six months. Maintenance
of Register
of persons
provisionally
registered
Temporary
registration

s section shall be subject to
probation for a period of six months. Maintenance
of Register
of persons
provisionally
registered
Temporary
registration

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(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, every
non-citizen shall undertake an examination in order to assess
his professional competence before being registered. 19. Upon registration of Environmental Health Practitioner
and on payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall issue
the certificate of registration in prescribed form dully signed
by him and Chairman. 20.–(1) Every registered person shall, before the 31st December
each year, furnish information to the Council in the prescribed
manner for the retention of his name in the Register. (2) The Council may strike-off from the Register any person
who does not comply with the provisions of subsection (1).

on of his name in the Register. (2) The Council may strike-off from the Register any person
who does not comply with the provisions of subsection (1).

PART IV
DUTIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
21.–(1) It shall be the duty of every Environmental Health
Practitioner to practice with clear knowledge, skills,
competence and right attitude and shall be required during
all times to abide by Ethics and Code of Conduct for
Environmental Health Practitioners stipulated in the Fourth
Schedule to this Act. (2) A person registered under this Act shall be in breach of
professional ethics and conduct if-
(a) he abuses professional privileges or skills;
(b) he disregards professional responsibilities when
discharging his duties;
(c) his personal conduct is derogatory to the reputation of
the profession;
(d) he associates with unqualified persons in discharging
his professional duties;
(e) he disparages his professional colleagues. Certificate of
registration
Application for
retention in
Register
Duties of
Environmental
Health
Practitioners

disparages his professional colleagues. Certificate of
registration
Application for
retention in
Register
Duties of
Environmental
Health
Practitioners

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(3) The Minister may, after consultation with the Council,
amend the Ethics and Code of Conduct provided for under the
Fourth Schedule to this Act. (4) The Ethics and Code of Conduct for Environmental
Health Practitioners made under subsection (1) shall be
published in the Gazette. 22. Every registered Environmental Health Practitioner
shall be required to maintain standard quality control and
participate in assessment practice. 23. A person registered under this Act shall not allow, associate or
otherwise cause a person who is not registered as such to practice
as a registered Environmental Health Practitioner. 24. A conviction by a court of law against an Environmental
Health Practitioner shall constitute prima facie evidence that such
an Environmental Health Practitioner’s conduct is derogatory to
the reputation of the environmental health profession. PART V
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION
25.

ronmental Health Practitioner’s conduct is derogatory to
the reputation of the environmental health profession. PART V
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION
25.

The Council may, if it is satisfied that terms and conditions
of registration have been breached-
(a) cancel or suspend the certificate; and
(b) direct the Registrar to-
(i) notify the person whose certificate has been
cancelled or suspended requiring him to stop
practicing; and
(ii) remove the name of the person whose certificate
has been cancelled from the Register. 26.–(1) Where a registered person is in violation of the terms
and conditions of his registration, the Registrar shall, on
the direction of the Council, serve to that person a notice in
writing specifying the nature of the default. Standard and
quality control of
practice
Prohibition to
associate with
unregistered
person
Conviction
against
Environmental
Health
Practitioner
Cancellation or
suspension of
certificate
Procedure for
cancellation or
suspension

istered
person
Conviction
against
Environmental
Health
Practitioner
Cancellation or
suspension of
certificate
Procedure for
cancellation or
suspension

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(2) Upon receipt of the notice under subsection (1), the
person to whom the notice is served shall make representation
in writing to the Registrar on the rectification of the default. (3) Where the person under subsection (2) fails to rectify
the default within the time specified in the notice or fails to
make representation satisfactory to the Registrar, the Registrar
shall recommend to the Council for cancellation or suspension
of the certificate issued to that person. (4) The Council shall, if it is satisfied with the
recommendations made pursuant to the provisions of
subsection (3), direct the Registrar to cancel or suspend the
registration certificate. 27.–(1) A person whose certificate has been cancelled or
suspended may be required to apply for reinstatement of his
registration to the Registrar within the period of twelve months
from the date of cancellation or suspension.

quired to apply for reinstatement of his
registration to the Registrar within the period of twelve months
from the date of cancellation or suspension.

(2) A person who fails to submit an application for
reinstatement of his registration within the period stipulated
under the provisions of subsection (1), shall not be reinstated
unless he passes an examination or pays a penalty fee as may
be determined by the Council. PART VI
INQUIRIES AND APPEALS
28.–(1) The Registrar shall receive complaints submitted to the
Council against any Environmental Health Practitioner. (2) Every complainant shall be required to furnish all
necessary information in relation to the complaint in question. 29.–(1) Where the Registrar has received a complaint against
an Environmental Health Practitioner, he shall supply copies
of the complaint and all necessary information regarding
the complaint to the person against whom a complaint has
been made. Reinstatement
Receipt of
complain by
Registrar
Preliminary
inquiry

ation regarding
the complaint to the person against whom a complaint has
been made. Reinstatement
Receipt of
complain by
Registrar
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inquiry

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(2) The Registrar shall require from an Environmental
Health Practitioner against whom complaint has been made
to reply to the complaint within thirty days. 30.–(1) Where the Registrar is satisfied that in view of the
nature of the complaint and reply made by an Environmental
Health Practitioner that holding of the preliminary inquiry
is necessary, he shall submit to the Council all necessary
information received and shall make recommendations to the
effect that preliminary inquiry be held by the Council. (2) The Registrar shall, during the preliminary inquiry,
be accompanied by at least two Environmental Health
Practitioners who are not members of the Council to assist
him to collect evidence. (3) When the Registrar has completed preliminary inquiry
he shall report to the Council and the Council shall determine
whether or not to hold the inquiry.

hen the Registrar has completed preliminary inquiry
he shall report to the Council and the Council shall determine
whether or not to hold the inquiry.

(4) Where the Council is of the opinion that no prima facie
case has been made out against an Environmental Health
Practitioner, it shall direct the Registrar to inform both parties
of the Council’s decision not to hold an inquiry. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4), the
Council may reconduct preliminary inquiry where fresh
evidence has been availed before it. 31.–(1) Where the Council is of the opinion that, a prima facie
case has been made out, it shall direct that an inquiry be held. (2) In the event that the inquiry is to be conducted, the
person against whom the inquiry is to be conducted shall be
entitled to appear in person or by an advocate. (3) For the purposes of proceedings during the inquiry-
(a) the Chairman shall administer oaths; and
(b) the legally qualified person from the Office of the
Attorney General shall-
(i) issue summons directing the parties to attend and
give evidence;
Conduct of
preliminary
inquiry
Procedure for
inquiry

the
Attorney General shall-
(i) issue summons directing the parties to attend and
give evidence;
Conduct of
preliminary
inquiry
Procedure for
inquiry

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(ii) present the case against the person against whom
the inquiry is conducted; and
(iii) advise the Council on matters of law. (4) The Council may make any such order as to payment
by any person of any costs or witness expenses as it may think
fit and such order shall be enforceable to the same extent and
in the same manner as an order for costs made by the High
Court. (5) The Council shall regulate its procedure for the conduct
of an inquiry. 32.–(1) As soon as practicable after the conclusion of an
inquiry by the Council the Registrar shall serve notice of the
determination of the Council to the Environmental Health
Practitioner in respect of whom an inquiry was held. (2) The Council may direct the publication, in the Gazette
and in any other local news media of the determination of the
Council. 33. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Council
may appeal to the Minister within thirty days from the date of
notice of the determination of the Council.

is aggrieved by the decision of the Council
may appeal to the Minister within thirty days from the date of
notice of the determination of the Council.

PART VII
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
34.–(1) The funds and resources of the Council shall consist of-
(a) the sums of money as may be appropriated by
Parliament;
(b) all fees payable as provided for under the Second
Schedule to this Act;
(c) proceeds derived from sale of Council’s property;
(d) such donations, grants, bequeaths or loans as the
Council may receive from any person or organisation;
and
Notification
and publication
of decision of
Council
Appeal against
decision of
Council
Funds of Council

y receive from any person or organisation;
and
Notification
and publication
of decision of
Council
Appeal against
decision of
Council
Funds of Council

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(e) any other income identified by the Council and legally
obtained. (2) The funds and resources of the Council shall be applied
for the purposes for which the Council is established and in
accordance with the Public Finance Act. (3) An expenditure shall be made out of the funds of the
Council upon the approval of the Council. 35.–(1) The Registrar shall, within a period of three months
after the end of the financial year, submit to the Council an
annual report on the affairs and activities of the Council. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (1),
the Registrar may be required in writing by the Chairman of
the Council to submit a report on any matter relating to the
affairs of the Council. 36.

,
the Registrar may be required in writing by the Chairman of
the Council to submit a report on any matter relating to the
affairs of the Council. 36.

The financial year of the Council shall be in respect of the
first accounting period, the period starting from the date of
commencement of this Act and ending on 30th day of June
the following year, and in respect of subsequent accounting
period, twelve months ending on 30th day of June. 37.–(1) The Registrar shall, within a period of three months
before the end of each financial year, prepare and submit to the
Council for approval, estimates of income and expenditure of
the Council for the next ensuing financial year. (2) Upon approval of the estimates by the Council, the
Registrar shall forward the estimates to the Minister for
approval with or without variation. 38. Members of the Council and the Secretariat shall be paid
from the funds of the Council such allowances as the Minister
may determine. Cap. 348
Submission of
reports
Financial year of
Council
Estimates
Remuneration
of members of
Council

l such allowances as the Minister
may determine. Cap. 348
Submission of
reports
Financial year of
Council
Estimates
Remuneration
of members of
Council

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PART VIII
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
39. A person who practices as an Environmental Health
Practitioner without being registered by the Council commits
an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not
less than five hundred thousand shillings but not exceeding
one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
than one year or to both. 40. A person who-
(a) procures or attempts to procure registration by
production of any false or fraudulent statement or
document;
(b) deliberately makes or causes to be made any falsification
in any matter relating to the Register; or
(c) assists or aids any person to commit any of the acts
prescribed under this section,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
of not less than one million shillings or to imprisonment for a
term of not less than one year or to both. 41.

on conviction shall be liable to a fine
of not less than one million shillings or to imprisonment for a
term of not less than one year or to both. 41.

An Environmental Health Practitioner who-
(a) having been summoned by the Council fails-
(i) to attend before the Council; or
(ii) without reasonable cause to produce any book or
documents which he is required to produce;
(b) without lawful excuse, refuse to answer any question
put to him in the course of proceedings of the Council;
or
(c) fails to observe or breaches any provisions of this Act,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a
fine of not less than three hundred thousand shillings or to
imprisonment for a term of not less than six months. Offence for illegal
practicing
Procurement of
illegal registration
General penalty

hillings or to
imprisonment for a term of not less than six months. Offence for illegal
practicing
Procurement of
illegal registration
General penalty

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PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
42. The Council may delegate to the Registrar or any of its
members to perform any function conferred upon it by
this Act. 43. A matter or thing done or omitted to be done by the
Council, member, committees, the Registrar or any other person
empowered to perform any function under this Act shall not, if
done or omitted to be done in good faith in execution or purported
execution of his functions under this Act, render the Council,
member, committees, the Registrar or such any person personally
liable for the matter or thing done or omitted to be done. 44.–(1) The seal of the Council shall be kept under the custody
of the Registrar. (2) The affixing of the seal of the Council on any document
shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman and
the Registrar.

the Registrar. (2) The affixing of the seal of the Council on any document
shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman and
the Registrar.

(3) A document purporting to be any instrument issued
by the Council and authenticated in the manner provided for
under subsection (2) shall be deemed to be valid instrument
and admissible in evidence. 45.–(1) A decision of the Council with respect to application
for registration or re-registration shall be stated categorically
and the reasons shall be explained as may enable a person in
respect of whom that decision has been made to understand
the nature of the decision. (2) A decision of the Council shall be notified or
communicated to the applicant by means of a registered mail
or electronically. 46. The Minister may, on the advise of the Council and by order
published in the Gazette, amend, vary or replace Schedules to
this Act. Power of
delegation
Limitation of
liability
Seal of Council
Council to give
reasons for its
decision
Amendment of
Schedules

ace Schedules to
this Act. Power of
delegation
Limitation of
liability
Seal of Council
Council to give
reasons for its
decision
Amendment of
Schedules

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47. The Minister may, on advise of the Council, make
regulations with respect to any of the following matters:
(a) prescribing the forms, the manner, the procedure
and the fees payable in respect of applications for
registration under this Act;
(b) prescribing the additional requirements relating to
experience required for registration which is to be
made under this Act;
(c) the conduct of inquiries by the Council, and the
attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at
inquiries under this Act, including the power to make
evidence on oath;
(d) prescribing the grounds for suspension or cancellation
of a registration under this Act; and
(e) anything which is required or permitted to be
prescribed for under this Act. 48.–(1) An Environmental Health Practitioner who,
immediately before coming into operation of this Act, was not
registered shall be exempted from the conditions stipulated
under section 12.

ioner who,
immediately before coming into operation of this Act, was not
registered shall be exempted from the conditions stipulated
under section 12.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), each
of such Environment Health Practitioner shall be required to
register under this Act within twelve months from the date of
coming into operation of this Act. FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(3))
COMPOSITION, PROCEDURE AND CONDUCT
OF MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
1.–(1) The Council shall consist of the following members:
(a) a Chairman who shall be appointed from amongst Senior
Environmental Health Practitioners;
(b) the Head of Environmental Health Section in the Ministry
responsible for Health;
Regulations
Transitional
provision
Composition
of Council and
tenure of office

of Environmental Health Section in the Ministry
responsible for Health;
Regulations
Transitional
provision
Composition
of Council and
tenure of office

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(c) the Chairman of an Association of Environmental Health
Practitioners;
(d) Law Officer representing the Office of the Attorney General;
(e) one representative from the institutions which provide
environmental health studies;
(f) one representative from amongst private environmental
health officers;
(g) one representative from the Tanzania Bureau of Standards;
(h) one representative from the Ministry responsible for
environment;
(i) a retired Environmental Health Officer with good reputation;
(j) one representative of the National Environment Management
Council;
(k) one representative from Hotel Association of Tanzania;
(l) one representative from consumer association; and
(m) one representative from the Occupational Safety and Health
Agency. (2) The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Minister. (3) Upon appointment of members under paragraph (2), the
Minister shall consider gender balance in the Council.

il shall be appointed by the Minister. (3) Upon appointment of members under paragraph (2), the
Minister shall consider gender balance in the Council.

(4) A member of the Council shall, unless he resigns or his
appointment is revoked by the Minister, hold office for a period of
three years from the date of appointment and shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term. (5) A person who is a member by virtue of his office shall cease to
be a member upon ceasing to hold office in respect of which he is a
member of the Council. (6) The Minister may fill any vacancy occurring in the membership
and may revoke any appointment of any member, and appoint a
replacement in accordance with the system of representation contained
in subparagraph (1). 2.–(1) The members shall elect a Vice-Chairman of the Council from
amongst their number. (2) The Vice-Chairman shall, subject to his continuing to be
a member, hold office for a term of three years from the date of his
election and shall be eligible for re-election. 3.–(1) The Council shall ordinarily meet at such times and places as it
deems necessary for transaction of its business, but shall meet at least
once in every four months.

all ordinarily meet at such times and places as it
deems necessary for transaction of its business, but shall meet at least
once in every four months.

(2) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman may at any
time convene an extraordinary meeting of the Council, upon a written
request by the majority of members in office. Election of
Vice-Chairman
Meeting of
Council

ene an extraordinary meeting of the Council, upon a written
request by the majority of members in office. Election of
Vice-Chairman
Meeting of
Council

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(3) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman shall preside
at every meeting of the Council and in the absence of both the Chairman
and the Vice-Chairman, the members present shall appoint a member
from amongst themselves to preside over the meeting. 4. Where a member of the Council who is a member by virtue of his
office is unable for any reason to attend any meeting of the Council he
may nominate another person from his organisation to represent him
in the meeting. 5. The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be half of the
members in office. 6.–(1) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (2), matters proposed
to be deliberated upon at a meeting of the Council shall be decided
by a majority of the votes of the members present and in the event of
an equality of votes the person presiding over the meeting shall have a
casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

present and in the event of
an equality of votes the person presiding over the meeting shall have a
casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), where the
Chairman so directs, a decision may be made by the Council without a
meeting by circulation of the relevant papers among the members, and
the expression of the views of the members in writing shall constitute
the decision of the Council but any member may require that the
decision be deferred and the subject matter be considered at a meeting
of the Council. 7.–(1) The Council shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes of all
business conducted or transacted at the meeting and the minutes of
each meeting of the Council shall be read and confirmed or amended
and confirmed at the next meeting of the Council and signed by the
person presiding and the Secretary to the meeting. (2) Minutes purporting to be signed by the person presiding and the
Secretary at a meeting of the 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. 8. The validity of any act or proceeding of the Council shall not be
affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the
appointment of any of them. 9.

of any act or proceeding of the Council shall not be
affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the
appointment of any of them. 9.

Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Council may regulate
its own proceedings. 10. A document purporting to be under the hand of the Registrar as to
any resolution of the Council or as having been issued on behalf of the
Council, shall be receivable in all courts 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 is the document. Absent members
to be represented
Quorum
Decision of
Council
Minutes of
Meetings
Validity of
proceeding
Council may
regulate its
proceeding
Proof of
document

members
to be represented
Quorum
Decision of
Council
Minutes of
Meetings
Validity of
proceeding
Council may
regulate its
proceeding
Proof of
document

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SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under section 12(2))
FEES
Matters for which fees shall be payable:
1. Full Registration as an Environmental Health Officers..... 50,000/=
2. Provisional Registration.................................................. 25,000/=
3. Temporary Registration.................................................. 200 US $
4. Licence to practice............................................................ 50,000/=
5. On entering in the Register any additional or
qualification ................................................................. 10,000/=
6. Issue of a duplicate certificate and licence..................... 25,000/=
7. Annual retention fee of the name in the Register.......... 20,000/=
THIRD SCHEDULE
(Made under section 13(1))
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE REGISTER
OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
(To be filled in print or capital letters)
PART 1: PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.

FOR ADMISSION TO THE REGISTER
OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
(To be filled in print or capital letters)
PART 1: PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.

Surname:...................................................................................................... 2. Other Names.............................................................................................. 3. Sex:.............................................................................................................. 4. Date and year of birth............................................................................... 5. Nationality:................................................................................................. 6. Contact address:........................................................................................ Fax: ........................................... Tel: ............................. Email............................. 7. Name of Employer..................................................................................... 8. Address of Employer................................................................................. 9. Basic professional qualifications:............................................................. 10. Additional qualifications:.........................................................................

.............................................. 10. Additional qualifications:.........................................................................

11.Name of training institutions attended (specify duration and years
for each training)
(a) ............................................................................................................ (b) ............................................................................................................ (c) ............................................................................................................ (d) ............................................................................................................

..................................... (d) ............................................................................................................

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12. Registration number outside Tanzania.................................................... I hereby certify that, the information given above is true and correct
Date: .................................................................................. Signature of Applicant: ...................................................... PART B: DECISION OF THE COUNCIL
(a) The application has been Approved/Disapproved
(b) Reasons for disapproval: ............................................................... ........................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... Date: ................................................................................. Signature of the Registrar: ................................................

......................................................................... Signature of the Registrar: ................................................

Signature of the Chairman: ............................................... FOURTH SCHEDULE
(Made under section 21(3))
ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
Environmental Health Practitioners shall-
1. Strive to attain and maintain the highest technical competency in
all aspects of environmental practice. 2. Ensure scrupulous fairness and honesty in all his professional and
private activities and refuse any form of bribe or corruption. 3. Be aware constantly that, he is the servant of the people and must
therefore maintain a polite and courteous manner to all members of the
community and strive to serve them to the best of his ability at all times. 4. Exercise discretion, patience, tact and impartiality in conducting
his duties. 5. Practice punctuality and reliability in meeting of his work
commitments. 6. Maintain co-operative and supportive attitude to his colleagues in
the health services and other sectors. 7. Carry out his duties with high integrity, motivation, self discipline
and creativity that he may be model to others. 8.

services and other sectors. 7. Carry out his duties with high integrity, motivation, self discipline
and creativity that he may be model to others. 8.

Expose Environmental Health Practitioners to other organisations
for the sake of expanding and exchanging ideas for the benefit of
promoting the health of the communities. 9. Give full technical support and guidance to subordinate staff. 10. Be accountable for the quality, standard and integrity of
Environmental Health Practitioners.

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11. Maintain at all time the integrity of the post of Environmental
Health Practitioner to ensure that, the profession is not brought into
disrepute by either himself or others.
12. Meet the demands of his duties irrespective of time or effort
required.
13. Drinking of alcohol during office hours and smoking in office shall
not be allowed.
14. Maintain decency in accordance with the Public Service Standing
Orders 2009 Edition.

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