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©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.v CHAPTER 180 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION] Arrangement of Sections Section Title part i PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. Short title. 2. Application. 3. Interpretation. part ii ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS 4. Establishment of Council. 5. Functions of Council. 6. Appointment and functions of Director. 7. Inspectors. 8. Powers of animal feed inspector. 9. Powers of grazing-land inspector. 10. Sample of animal feed resources and appointment of government analyst. 11. Duty to submit sample to government analyst. 12. Certificate of analysis. 13. Powers of court to order. 14. Tampering with feed samples. 15. Entry into dwelling house. 16. Obstructing inspector. part iii GRAZING-LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 17. Safeguarding and development of grazing-lands. 18. Management of communal and strategic grazing-land. 19. Grazing-land development. 20. Grazing-land management. 21. Stock rate and measures in case of excess livestock units. and strategic grazing-land. 19. Grazing-land development. 20. Grazing-land management. 21. Stock rate and measures in case of excess livestock units. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] vi part iv CONTROL, MANUFACTURE AND COMPOSITION OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES (a) Control and manufacture of animal feed resources 22. Restriction on manufacture, importation or sale of animal feed resources. 23. Restriction of premises for manufacture of animal feed resources. 24. Registration of premises. 25. Revocation of registration of premises. 26. Sterilisation of bones and animal products. 27. Application for permit to establish sterilising plant. 28. Validity of registration. 29. Replacement of lost or destroyed document. 30. Procedures for sterilisation. 31. Obligation to furnish prescribed statement. (b) Composition of animal feed resources 32. Confirmity of animal feed resources. 33. Adherence to names and standards of feed resources. 34. Prohibition or limitation of manufacture and sale of risky or hazardous products. part v CONTAINER, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES 35. Labelling of animal feed resources. 36. Containers and packages. 37. products. part v CONTAINER, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES 35. Labelling of animal feed resources. 36. Containers and packages. 37. Animal feed resources leaflets. part vi GENERAL PROVISIONS 38. Protection of grazing-land. 39. National Register. 40. Prohibition of movement of animal into Mainland Tanzania. 41. Compounding of offences. 42. Prohibition to graze on designated areas. 43. Offences and penalties. 44. General restrictions of forage seeds. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.vii THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 45. Powers to arrest. 46. Facilitative powers of court. 47. Transitional provisions. 48. Regulations. SCHEDULES ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. ations. SCHEDULES ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.1 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. This Act may be cited as the Grazing-land and Animal Feed Resources Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- “agro-pastoralist” means a person whose household income depends on livestock and crop farming; analyst” means an analyst appointed under section 9; “animal” means all vertebrate and invertebrate animals other than human beings; “animal carcass” means the dead body of any animal, bird or fish; “animal feed resources” means animal feeds, feed stuffs and feed additives; “animal feed scientist” means an expert in animal science, range science or feed technology; “animal products” means meat, milk, bones, hides and skins, blood, hooves, horns and any other product of animal origin used as an ingredient in animal feed formulation; Short title Application Interpretation Act No. 3 of 2020 s. s and any other product of animal origin used as an ingredient in animal feed formulation; Short title Application Interpretation Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 43 CHAPTER 180 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT An Act to provide for the management and control of grazing-lands, animal feed resources and trade and to provide for other related matters. [1st November, 2010] [GN. No. 429 of 2010] Acts Nos. 13 of 2010 3 of 2020 9 of 2021 feed resources and trade and to provide for other related matters. [1st November, 2010] [GN. No. 429 of 2010] Acts Nos. 13 of 2010 3 of 2020 9 of 2021 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. eserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 2 “by-products” means secondary products produced in addition to the principal product; “carrier” means carrier by air, railway, vehicle and vessels of all descriptions; “carrying capacity” means the potential of a unit of land to support a specified number of animals for a period of time without suffering detrimental effects; “certification agency” means the Tanzania Official Seeds Certification Agency established under the Seed Act; “commercial animal feeds” means any material or substance meant for feeding domesticated animals singly or in combination with other materials to fulfil a nutritional requirement; “commercial feed resources” means all edible materials which are sold for the purpose of mixing or feeding of domestic animals; “common seed” means a variety of seeds of any kind for sale in Mainland Tanzania but without defined pedigree records; “communal grazing-lands” means grazing-lands owned by livestock keepers; “competent authority” means the Director or any other officer delegated as such by the Director to perform the functions under this Act; “concentrate” means a feed used with another to improve the nutritive balance of the total and may or may not be intended to be further diluted and mixed to produce a supplement or complete feed; “Council” means the Council established by section 4; “customary land tenure” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Land Act; “deferred grazing-land” means an area within the grazing-land which has been put off from use for a specified period of time for the purpose of allowing vegetation regeneration; “Director” means the Director responsible for grazing-lands utilisation and animal feed resources; Cap. e purpose of allowing vegetation regeneration; “Director” means the Director responsible for grazing-lands utilisation and animal feed resources; Cap. 308 Cap. 113 308 Cap. 113 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. 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No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.3 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] “exporter” means a person or institution authorized to export animal feed resources from Mainland Tanzania; “feed additives” means any internationally added ingredient not normally consumed as feed by itself, whether or not it has nutritional value or other effect on the animal which affects characteristics of feed or of the animal products, micro-organism, enzymes, pH regulators, trace elements, vitamins and other products falling within the definition depending on the purpose of use and method of administration excluding veterinary drugs; “feed” means any edible material that provides nutrients to animals; “forage” means vegetative material derived from plants including leaves, stems, flowers, pods, seeds, buds or barks meant for feeding animals; “formula feed” means two or more ingredients proportioned, mixed and processed according to specifications; “general land” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Land Act; “grade name” includes any mark, description or designation of a grade; “grazing-land inventory” means a list of resources or physical features found in a grazing-land; “grazing-land management unit” means an area within a grazing-land as shall be prescribed; “grazing-land trend” means a direction of change of a grazing- land condition over time; “grazing-land” means a developed or undeveloped land used for grazing; “inspector” means an animal feeds or grazing land inspector designated as such under this Act; “label” includes any legend, word, mark, symbol or design applied or attached to, included in, belonging to or accompanying any seed, animal feed, feed resources and feed additives or package; “livestock keeper” means any person who engages livestock keeping for production purposes; Cap. al feed, feed resources and feed additives or package; “livestock keeper” means any person who engages livestock keeping for production purposes; Cap. 113 113 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. 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No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 4 “livestock unit” means mature stock of 250 kilograms live weight; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for livestock; “National Register” means a register kept by the Director; “overgrazing” means stocking in a manner which is consistently higher than the carrying capacity, such that it degrades the ecosystem; “package” includes a sack, bag, barrel, case or any other container in which seed or animal feed resources are packed; “pastoralist” means a person whose household livelihood depends on livestock and includes nomads, transhumant and semi transhumant; “permit” means a permit issued by the competent authority under section 27; “phytosanitary” means any measure applied to protect plant life or health within the territory from the risks related to the entry, establishment or spread of pests or diseases, disease-carrying organisms or disease-causing organisms; “premises” means any land, building, vehicle and vessel or any part thereof or receptacle whatsoever used for the purpose of manufacturing, selling, transporting or in any way connected with the handling of animal, animal feeds, feed resources and feed additives; “prescribed statement” means a written declaration of content and amount of moisture present in the feed material; “ranch” means a livestock farm with established boundaries and relevant infrastructures used for the production of meat, milk or wool; “rangeland” means land on which the indigenous vegetation is predominantly grassed, grass-like plants, forbs or shrubs and is managed as a natural ecosystem; “registered animal feed resources” means animal feed resources registered by the Director; “registered grazing farm” means a piece of land owned by an individual or group of persons other than Government resources registered by the Director; “registered grazing farm” means a piece of land owned by an individual or group of persons other than Government ©2025 Government of Tanzania. 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No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.5 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] owned grazing farms either established or with natural forage for animal feeding; “registrable animal feed resources” means all animal feed resources submitted for registration to the competent authority; “reserved land” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Land Act; “seed” means the seed of any cereal, forage, legume, tree, turf, root, vegetable, fibre or oil bearing crop grown, sold or offered for sale and distributed or given away; “stocking rate” means the actual number of animals per unit area of grazing-land for a specific period of time; “Tanzania pedigree grade” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Seeds Act; “village land” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Village Land Act; and “zoo-sanitary” means any of the measures applied to protect human and animal life or health arising from food additives, contaminants, toxins or disease-causing organisms in animal feed. ures applied to protect human and animal life or health arising from food additives, contaminants, toxins or disease-causing organisms in animal feed. PART II ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS 4.–(1) There is established a Council to be known as the National Grazing-land and Animal Feed Resources Advisory Council. (2) The Council shall be composed of a Chairman and eleven other members all of whom shall be appointed by the Minister. (3) Other members of the Council shall be drawn from the following institutions: (a) a representative from the Ministry responsible for local government authorities; (b) a representative from the Ministry responsible for lands; (c) one member from national, pastoral and agro pastoral organisations; Cap. 113 Cap. 308 Cap. 114 Establishment of Council Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 44 s; (c) one member from national, pastoral and agro pastoral organisations; Cap. 113 Cap. 308 Cap. 114 Establishment of Council Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 44 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 6 (d) a representative from the Tanzania Ranching Association; (e) a representative from the National Commercial Forage Producers Association; (f) a representative from the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority; (g) a representative from the Tanzania Bureau of Standards; (h) a representative from the Directorate of Veterinary Service; (i) one representative from the Tanzania Feed Manufacturers Association; (j) the Director of the National Livestock Research Institute; (k) one representative from the irrigation department. (4) The Council may co-opt a member from any other ministry or institution as it may consider necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Council. (5) The provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall govern the tenure of office, termination of appointment and proceedings at the meetings of the Council. (6) The Director shall be the Secretary to the Council. e tenure of office, termination of appointment and proceedings at the meetings of the Council. (6) The Director shall be the Secretary to the Council. 5.–(1) The Council shall have the general function of advising the Minister on policies and strategies for promotion, development and management of grazing-land and animal feed resources. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Council shall perform functions in relation to- (a) advocacy for participatory, equitable use and management of grazing-land resources; (b) foster collaboration with public and private institutions or authorities in issues related to the use and management of grazing-land; (c) collaborate with other agencies in setting up standards for animal feed resources; (d) perform any other functions as may be directed by the Minister; and (e) manage and control grazing-land, animal feed resources and trade. Functions of Council Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 45 ay be directed by the Minister; and (e) manage and control grazing-land, animal feed resources and trade. Functions of Council Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 45 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.7 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 6.–(1) There shall be a Director within the organisational structure of the Ministry responsible for grazing-land who shall be responsible for the day to day administration of grazing-land utilisation and animal feed resources. (2) The Director appointed under subsection (1) shall be the Secretary to the Council. stration of grazing-land utilisation and animal feed resources. (2) The Director appointed under subsection (1) shall be the Secretary to the Council. (3) The functions of the Director shall be to- (a) manage and control grazing-land, animal feed resources and trade; (b) develop policy, strategies, activities and implementation plan for the management and development of grazing- land control, manufacture and composition of animal feed resources and control of container, packaging and labelling of animal feed resources; (c) liaise with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards in setting standards on animal feed resources; (d) provide backstopping and capacity building to local government authorities in coordinating and supervising the implementation of this Act; (e) issue operational guidelines and standard operating procedures for the management and development of grazing land control, manufacture and composition of animal feed resources, container packaging and labelling of animal feed resources; and (f) perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Minister. 7.–(1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister shall designate specified officers in the central government and local government authorities to be inspectors who shall perform functions stipulated under subsection (3). fied officers in the central government and local government authorities to be inspectors who shall perform functions stipulated under subsection (3). (2) A person shall not be qualified for designation as- (a) an animal feed inspector unless that person possesses a minimum or equivalent qualification of a bachelor degree in range management, animal science, laboratory technology, animal feeds technology or aquaculture; and Appointment and functions of Director Act No. 9 of 2021 s. 24 Inspectors Acts Nos. 3 of 2020 s. 46 9 of 2021 s. 25 eeds technology or aquaculture; and Appointment and functions of Director Act No. 9 of 2021 s. 24 Inspectors Acts Nos. 3 of 2020 s. 46 9 of 2021 s. 25 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 8 (b) a grazing-land inspector unless that person possesses a minimum or equivalent qualification of a bachelor degree in range management or animal science. grazing-land inspector unless that person possesses a minimum or equivalent qualification of a bachelor degree in range management or animal science. (3) An inspector appointed in terms of subsection (1) shall perform the following functions- (a) in the case of an animal feeds inspector- (i) to inspect premises, dealing and handling animal feed resources for compliance; (ii) to take feed samples or feed additives in the prescribed manner for the purpose of analysis; and (iii) to take such measures as in the opinion of the Director, shall be necessary or expedient for prevention of manufacturing of compounded animal feeds or feed additives; (b) in the case of a grazing land inspector- (i) to inspect the conditions of grazing-land in specified period of time and take sample if necessary; (ii) to instruct the manner and extent to which livestock operations shall be conducted in order to meet the multiple use, sustained yield, economic, and other needs and objectives as determined for the lands involved; (iii) to describe the type, location, ownership and general specifications for the range management plan; and (iv) to perform any other functions as may be directed by the Director. ation, ownership and general specifications for the range management plan; and (iv) to perform any other functions as may be directed by the Director. (4) Every inspector shall, in the performance of the functions under this Act, maintain a system of consultation and collaboration with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards or any other body established by or under any written law and having functions which relate to grazing land animal feeds quality and safety standards or public health generally. 8.–(1) An animal feed inspector may, at any reasonable time- (a) enter and inspect any premises in which he has reasonable grounds for believing that there is any animal Powers of animal feed inspector Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 47 inspect any premises in which he has reasonable grounds for believing that there is any animal Powers of animal feed inspector Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 47 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.9 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] feed resources or sterilizing plant or records pertaining to the importation, manufacture or sale of animal feed resources or to the operation of such sterilizing plant; (b) open and examine any package found in that premises; and (c) inspect, seize, remove or take samples of any animal feed resources in the prescribed manner, books, records or documents found in or upon such premises or to the sterilizing of bones or other products of an animal carcass, if he considers necessary. (2) The inspector shall, where any sample procured pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (c) of subsection (1) is intended for analysis by an analyst, inform the owner of the animal feed resources or other substances that the sample shall be analysed. 9.–(1) A grazing-land inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter into any grazing-land for the purposes of exercising the functions under this Act. 9.–(1) A grazing-land inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter into any grazing-land for the purposes of exercising the functions under this Act. (2) The grazing-land inspector shall enforce standards, designs, construction and maintenance criteria for grazing- land improvement and other additional conditions or modifications made or prescribed by the Minister. [s. 8A] 10.–(1) Where an animal feed inspector has taken a sample of animal feed resources or other substances for analysis, he shall- (a) divide the sample into three parts and cause it to be marked; (b) seal and fasten it up; (c) submit two of the parts of the sample to the analyst together with a signed statement taken in the prescribed manner; and (d) deliver the third part to the owner or seller as may be prescribed. Powers of grazing-land inspector Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 48 Sample of animal feed resources and appointment of government analyst Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 49 Powers of grazing-land inspector Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 48 Sample of animal feed resources and appointment of government analyst Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 49 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 10 (2) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, appoint a suitably qualified person to be an analyst for the purposes of this Act. [s. 9] 11. The analyst shall, subject to the provisions of section 10 and any regulation made under this Act, analyse any sample submitted to him and issue a certificate. [s. 10] 12.–(1) The analyst shall issue a signed certificate for any sample delivered to him for analysis. (2) Every certificate of an analyst issued under this Act shall be in the form prescribed in the regulations. (3) Where any method is prescribed for the analysis of any animal feed resources, the analyst shall, in his certificate, declare that he has used the prescribed method. (4) A person who causes or permits any copy of an analyst’s certificate obtained under this Act to be used in any advertisement commits an offence. [s. 4) A person who causes or permits any copy of an analyst’s certificate obtained under this Act to be used in any advertisement commits an offence. [s. 11] 13.–(1) The court, before which any proceedings are conducted under this Act, may order part of the original sample produced before it to be sent to an analyst other than the analyst who analysed the sample. (2) A certificate of the results of analysis issued by the analyst under this section shall, in the absence of other evidence to the contrary, be accepted as evidence of the facts stated in it. [s. 12] 14. A person who fraudulently tampers or interferes with any feed sample in the course of collecting it or when it is taken or submitted for analysis commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. [s. 13] Duty to submit sample to government analyst Certificate of analysis Powers of court to order Tampering with feed samples two years or to both. [s. 13] Duty to submit sample to government analyst Certificate of analysis Powers of court to order Tampering with feed samples ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.11 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 15.–(1) Where any premises referred to in paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section 7 is a dwelling house, an animal feed inspector may enter into that dwelling house in the company of the Chairman of the Village or Kitongoji leader of the location in which the premises is located. (2) Where upon an application, the court is satisfied by information on affidavit that- (a) the conditions for entry exist in relation to a dwelling house; (b) entry to the dwelling-house is necessary for any purpose relating to the administration or enforcement of this Act; or (c) entry to the dwelling-house has been refused or that there are reasonable grounds for believing that entry to the premises may be refused, it shall issue an order authorising the inspector named therein to enter into that dwelling house subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order. issue an order authorising the inspector named therein to enter into that dwelling house subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order. (3) The owner or person incharge of any premise prescribed under subsection (1) shall give an animal feed inspector all reasonable assistance to enable the inspector to carry out his duties or perform his functions. [s. 14] 16.–(1) A person shall not obstruct or hinder an inspector from carrying out his duties or performing his functions under this Act. (2) A person who makes a false or misleading statement or obstruct an officer engaged in carrying out his duties or performing his functions under this Act commits an offence. [s. 15] Entry into dwelling house Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 50 Obstructing inspector duties or performing his functions under this Act commits an offence. [s. 15] Entry into dwelling house Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 50 Obstructing inspector ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 12 PART III GRAZING-LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 17.–(1) The grazing-lands shall be demarcated or delineated in accordance with the provisions of the Village Land Act and the Land Use Planning Act. (2) The grazing-land delineated by the villages through land use planning shall be protected with clear marks on its boundaries, registered and published in the Gazette. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of section 32(1) of the Village Land Act, the Village Council shall grant the right of way for stock-driving for purposes of providing access to water, dipping, marketing facilities and other services which are not within the grazing-land. (4) A person who alters, interferes or changes grazing-land use contrary to the usage for which the land use was demarcated or delienated commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years or to both. [s. conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years or to both. [s. 16] 18.–(1) The Village Council shall set aside part of the communal village land to be a strategic grazing-land in accordance with the provisions of the Land Use Planning Act. (2) The grazing-lands referred to in subsection (1), shall be communally, co-reperatively or privately owned by livestock keepers. (3) Subject to other written laws, the Village Council shall prohibit, restrict, limit or control entry into grazing land for purposes of cultivation, mining, establishment of wildlife protected areas or any other use other than livestock keeping. [s. 17] Safeguarding and development of grazing-lands Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 51 Cap. 114 Cap. 116 Management of communal and strategic grazing- land Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 52 Cap. 116 lopment of grazing-lands Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 51 Cap. 114 Cap. 116 Management of communal and strategic grazing- land Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 52 Cap. 116 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.13 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 19.–(1) Any development on the grazing-land, shall be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with sustainable land use planning and management practices. (2) The grazing-land development shall include- (a) vegetation management practices directly concerned with the use and growth of plants; (b) livestock management and marketing infrastructure; and (c) environmental conservation and development of water sources for livestock use. (3) The land set for livestock keeping shall be developed in the manner prescribed by the Minister in consultation with the Village Assembly. (4) Subject to subsection (1), a person who uses grazing- land shall be responsible for improving and developing such land in the manner prescribed in the regulations. [s. 18] 20.–(1) The local government authorities shall prepare grazing-land inventory, trend condition and land use planning for sustainable grazing-land productivity. he local government authorities shall prepare grazing-land inventory, trend condition and land use planning for sustainable grazing-land productivity. (2) The plans shall, become effective upon approval by the village land use planning authority as stipulated under the Land Use Planning Act. [s. 19] 21-(1) Where a grazing-land inspector is satisfied that there are excess livestock units in the grazing-land, he may order and issue a three years notice to the livestock owner for the harvesting or any other appropriate measures of such number of livestock unit so kept or grazed. (2) The owner who has been issued with a notice under subsection (1) shall within the period of three years progressively harvest or take any other appropriate measures in relation to the excess livestock units. Grazing-land development Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 53 Grazing-land management Cap. 116 Stock rate and measures in case of excess livestock units Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 54 development Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 53 Grazing-land management Cap. 116 Stock rate and measures in case of excess livestock units Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 54 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 14 (3) The grazing-land inspector may, upon expiry of the period of three years, and on application or request by the livestock owner, extend the period for harvesting or any other appropriate measure to a further period not exceeding six months. (4) The grazing-land inspector shall, where the owner fails to comply with an order made under this section, apply to the court for an order to enforce the order for harvesting or any other appropriate measure. (5) For the purposes of this section, the Minister shall prescribe the authorised stocking rate on a grazing-land. [s. 20] PART IV CONTROL, MANUFACTURE AND COMPOSITION OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES (a) Control and manufacture of animal feed resources 22.–(1) A person shall not manufacture, export from or import into Mainland Tanzania any animal feed resources unless he has obtained a permit issued by the competent authority. manufacture, export from or import into Mainland Tanzania any animal feed resources unless he has obtained a permit issued by the competent authority. (2) A person shall not manufacture, sell, export or import into Mainland Tanzania any animal feed resources that may adversely affect animal, human health and the environment or which contain substances listed under the Second Schedule to this Act. (3) A person who manufactures, intends to manufacture or imports animal feed resources for commercial purposes or for commercial production, shall be required to engage a qualified animal feed scientist. (4) For the purpose of this section “competent authority” means the Director, a local government authority or any person who, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, has powers to issue a permit. [s. 21] Restriction on manufacture, importation or sale of animal feed resources rdance with the provisions of this Act, has powers to issue a permit. [s. 21] Restriction on manufacture, importation or sale of animal feed resources ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.15 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 23.–(1) A person shall not manufacture animal feed resources outside the premises registered in accordance with this Act. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence. [s. 22] 24.–(1) A person who wishes to register a premises for manufacturing animal feed resources shall make an application to the Director in the prescribed manner. (2) The Director may, if the premises are in compliance with standards for the manufacture of animal feed resources, register the premises and issue a certificate of registration. (3) The Director may, when an application is made for the registration of premises, grant or refuse the application and give reasons for such refusal. (4) A person who, is aggrieved by the decision of the Director to refuse the application for registration may appeal to the Minister. [s. uch refusal. (4) A person who, is aggrieved by the decision of the Director to refuse the application for registration may appeal to the Minister. [s. 23] 25.–(1) The Director may, on the recommendation of an inspector, revoke the registration of any premises registered if he is satisfied that the premises are no longer in compliance with the set standards. (2) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Director may appeal to the Minister. [s. 24] 26.–(1) A person shall not- (a) use any animal feed resources which contain bones or any other substance derived from an animal carcass that has not been rendered sterile; or (b) import bones or any other substances derived from an animal carcass for the purpose of manufacturing any animal feed resources, unless he has first submitted to the Director a certificate signed in the country of origin by a designated authority, certifying that such bone or Restriction of premises for manufacture of animal feed resources Registration of premises Revocation of registration of premises Sterilisation of bones and animal products es for manufacture of animal feed resources Registration of premises Revocation of registration of premises Sterilisation of bones and animal products ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 16 substance has been effectively and completely sterilised in such manner as may be prescribed and is free from such pathogenic organisms. (2) A person shall not manufacture or sell animal feed resources containing bones or any other substance derived from an animal carcass unless such bones or substance has been sterilised in the prescribed manner. (3) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence. [s. 25] 27.–(1) A person who intends to establish a sterilising plant for carcass, parts of carcass or blood for the purpose of manufacturing or sale of animal feed resources shall make an application for permit to the Director. (2) Where the Director is satisfied that the applicant has complied with conditions for the activity for which the application is made, he shall issue a permit. (3) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Director may appeal to the Minister. for which the application is made, he shall issue a permit. (3) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Director may appeal to the Minister. (4) Without prejudice to any other written law, the Director shall maintain a register of sterilising plants for the purposes of this Act. (5) A person who manufactures or sells animal feed resources in contravention of subsection (1) commits an offence. [s. 26] 28.–(1) A registration certificate of premises and sterilizing plants issued under this Act shall be valid for three years and shall be renewable on payment of the prescribed fees. (2) The Minister may, by order in the Gazette, prescribe terms and conditions for registration of the premises including- (a) form and method of application under this section; (b) fees payable on the issuing of a certificate of registration; and (c) such other information as may be prescribed. [s. 27] Application for permit to establish sterilising plant Validity of registration istration; and (c) such other information as may be prescribed. [s. 27] Application for permit to establish sterilising plant Validity of registration ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.17 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 29.–(1) Where the registration certificate or any other certificates or documents issued under this Act is lost or destroyed, the holder of such document may apply to the Director for a duplicate of the lost or destroyed certificate or document. (2) The Director shall, after being satisfied that the document has been lost or destroyed and upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate certificate or document. (3) The certified copy of the certificate or document shall be as effective as the original. [s. 28] 30.–(1) A person undertaking sterilisation of carcass, parts of carcass or blood shall do so in the manner prescribed by the Director. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence. [s. ass or blood shall do so in the manner prescribed by the Director. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence. [s. 29] 31.–(1) Animal feed resources specified in paragraph K of the the Third Schedule shall contain the following information on the container or package- (a) the name of product; (b) the name and address of manufacturer; (c) the batch number; (d) the net mass; (e) the manufacturing and expiry date; (f) directions and precautions for use; (g) information about the species or category of animals for which the feed is intended; (h) name and relative amount of any ingredients specified in the Third Schedule; (i) directions on storage temperature and humidity; (j) withdrawal period; (k) registered label with the official stamp or signature of the manufacturer and registration number; and (l) the country or place of origin. Replacement of lost or destroyed document Procedures for sterilisation Obligation to furnish prescribed statement Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 55 e of origin. Replacement of lost or destroyed document Procedures for sterilisation Obligation to furnish prescribed statement Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 55 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 18 (2) All animal feed resources specified under paragraph (k) of the Third Schedule shall bear a label conspicuously, indelible and firmly attached onto the container or package and a similar one included inside the container or package. (3) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1), commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years. [s. 30] (b) Composition of animal feed resources 32. All animal feed resources shall conform to and be manufactured or processed in accordance with the current Tanzanian and International Standards of good manufacturing practices specified in the Third Schedule. [s. or processed in accordance with the current Tanzanian and International Standards of good manufacturing practices specified in the Third Schedule. [s. 31] 33.–(1) There shall be a list of names, classification, composition and levels of animal feed resources, ingredients in animal feeds and feed additives, definitions implied on sale under certain names and standards set out on the Third Schedule to this Act. (2) A person who sells or uses any of the listed animal feed resources contrary to names and standards specified under subsection (1) commits an offence. [s. 32] 34.–(1) A person shall not, with intent to manufacture and sell animal feed resources- (a) add any substance to the animal feed resources or use any risk substances or any hazardous material as an ingredient of that animal feed resources or feed additives during manufacture or extract any constituent from them; or (b) subject the animal feed resources to any other process or treatment that may lead to substandard. Confirmity of animal feed resources Adherence to names and standards of feed resources Prohibition or limitation of manufacture and sale of risky or hazardous products Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 56 ence to names and standards of feed resources Prohibition or limitation of manufacture and sale of risky or hazardous products Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 56 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.19 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence, and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding fifty million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years. [s. 33] PART V CONTAINER, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES 35.–(1) A person shall not, in the course of his business, sell, supply or have in his possession, for the purpose of selling or supplying any animal feed resources package which is not labelled. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), a person shall not in the course of a business, supply animal feed resources of any description in a container or package which is labelled or marked in such a way which- (a) falsely describes the product; or (b) is likely to be misleading as to the nature, quality, efficacy and safety of the product or as to the use or effects of animal feed resources of that description. be misleading as to the nature, quality, efficacy and safety of the product or as to the use or effects of animal feed resources of that description. (3) Every container of animal feed resources shall be conspicuously and indelibly marked or the particulars shown on it shall bear a securely attached label showing the following particulars on it- (a) the name and full postal and business address of the manufacturer or seller; (b) the name and weight of the animal feed resources packed in it; (c) the guaranteed analysis expressed as a percentage to the first decimal place of each of the constituents; and (d) the date of manufacture or other code or reference figures or letter by which the animal feed resources may be identified. Labelling of animal feed resources Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 57 r code or reference figures or letter by which the animal feed resources may be identified. Labelling of animal feed resources Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 57 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 20 (4) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (3) commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not les than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years or to both. [s. 34] 36.–(1) Approved animal feed resources exposed for sale shall be packed in containers which are of sufficient strength and sufficiently sealed. (2) A person shall not pack animal feed resources in a container or package which may alter its efficacy, safety and quality. [s. 35] 37.–(1) A person shall not, in the course of a business, supply animal feed resources leaflets relating to such animal feed resources and animal products which do not comply with regulations made under this Act. ly animal feed resources leaflets relating to such animal feed resources and animal products which do not comply with regulations made under this Act. (2) A person shall not, in the course of a business, supply, animal feed resources leaflets which- (a) falsely describe animal feed resource products to which it relates; or (b) is likely to be misleading as to the nature, efficacy, safety and quality of such animal feed resources. [s. 36] PART VI GENERAL PROVISIONS 38. The local government authority may, for the purposes of soil conservation, prevention of adverse effects to soil and soil erosion in a grazing-land, rehabilitation, protection or improvement of the grazing-land, make by-laws on- (a) clearing of land for the purpose of cultivation of crops other than animal feed; (b) use of implements or machinery; (c) introduction or removal of flora or fauna; Containers and packages Animal feed resources leaflets Protection of grazing-land lements or machinery; (c) introduction or removal of flora or fauna; Containers and packages Animal feed resources leaflets Protection of grazing-land ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.21 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] (d) gathering of natural produce; (e) introduction, grazing, watering or movement of stock and other domestic animals; (f) husbandry practices of grazing-land; and (g) construction infrastructures. [s. 37] 39. The Director shall, for the purposes of grazing-land and development of animal feed resources, keep and maintain a National Register of- (a) grazing-land demarcated for livestock use; (b) forage and forage products producers and importers; (c) pastoral associations; (d) ranching associations and co-operatives; (e) animal feed resources producers and dealers; (f) animal feed additive producers and dealers; (g) feed producers associations; and (h) livestock producers associations. [s. 38] 40.–(1) A person shall not move an animal into Mainland Tanzania for the purposes of grazing or accessing water. stock producers associations. [s. 38] 40.–(1) A person shall not move an animal into Mainland Tanzania for the purposes of grazing or accessing water. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to- (a) cattle, donkey, horse or water buffalo, to a fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings for each animal; and (b) in the case where the animal associated with the offence is a goat, pig or such other animal, to a fine of not less than twenty thousand shillings for each animal. (3) Where a person fails to pay the fine referred to in subsection (2) within seven days, the court may, in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, order confiscation of the animals in respect of which the offence was committed, and all animals confiscated shall be disposed of in the manner which the court directs. [s. 38A] National Register Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 58 Prohibition of movement of animal into Mainland Tanzania Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 the court directs. [s. 38A] National Register Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 58 Prohibition of movement of animal into Mainland Tanzania Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 22 41.–(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 any other sector legislation, the Director 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 two thirds 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, the Director or a 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. or or a 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 Director may enforce the compounding order and interest accrued thereof in the same manner as a decree of a court. (4) The Director shall submit quarterly reports of all compounded offences under this section to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (5) Forms and manner of compounding of offences shall be as prescribed in the regulations made under this Act. [s. 38B] 42.–(1) A person shall not graze on Government owned areas, holding grounds, livestock markets or any registered grazing farm. (2) A person other than an authorised person shall not graze animal in a demarcated grazing land. (3) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and on conviction in the case where the animal associated with offence is- (a) cattle, donkey, camel, horse or water buffalo, shall be liable to a fine of not less than fifteen thousand shillings Compounding of offences Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 Prohibition to graze on designated areas Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 less than fifteen thousand shillings Compounding of offences Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 Prohibition to graze on designated areas Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 59 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.23 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] but not exceeding twenty thousand shillings per each animal; and (b) sheep, goat, pig or such other animal, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three thousand shillings but not exceeding five thousand shillings per each animal, or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years or to both. [s. 38C] 43. A person who contravenes any provision of this Act for which no specific penalty has been prescribed commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not less than one million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but not exceeding two years or to both. [s. illings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but not exceeding two years or to both. [s. 39] 44.–(1) A person shall not, unless prescribed otherwise- (a) sell, or export any seed grown or produced in Tanzania as per the Seeds Act, which does not conform with the prescribed standards and is marked and packed in the package which is not labelled in the prescribed manner, or (b) sell, stock, advertise or distribute for sale any seed variety that is not prescribed for sale or importation. (2) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. [s. 40] 45. An inspector or a police officer may arrest without warrant any person whom he reasonably suspects to have committed an offence under this Act or any regulations made under this Act where- Offences and penalties Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 60 General restrictions of forage seeds Cap. 308 Powers to arrest y regulations made under this Act where- Offences and penalties Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 60 General restrictions of forage seeds Cap. 308 Powers to arrest ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 24 (a) that person refuses to give his name and address or gives a name or address which there is reason to believe to be false; or (b) there is reason to believe that such person is likely to abscond. [s. 41] 46. The court, before which proceedings have been instituted under this Act, may if it thinks fit, cause part of the original sample produced before it to be submitted to the analyst other than the analyst who has analysed the other parts of the sample. [s. 42] 47. For purpose of giving room for preparation for the implementation of the requirement for removal of excess livestock units, the provisions relating to stock rate and measures to be taken in case of excess livestock units shall not be enforced during the initial three years of the coming into operation of this Act. [s. 43] 48. be taken in case of excess livestock units shall not be enforced during the initial three years of the coming into operation of this Act. [s. 43] 48. The Minister may make regulations prescribing- (a) the safeguarding, development and sustainable use of grazing-lands; (b) the manner of making inspection on grazing-lands and animal feed resources; (c) standards of animal feed resources; (d) requirements for proper storage of animal feed resources and forage conservation practices; (e) the manner in which animal feed resources shall be packed, branded, labelled and sealed; (f) the manner in which animal feed additives shall be described; (g) the methods whereby bones and other substances derived from an animal carcass shall be sterilised for sale or for manufacture as animal feed resources; Facilitative powers of court Transitional provisions Regulations Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 61 rilised for sale or for manufacture as animal feed resources; Facilitative powers of court Transitional provisions Regulations Act No. 3 of 2020 s. 61 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.25 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. rved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.25 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] (h) prescribing in collaboration with other seed certification agencies procedures to ensure the varietals purity of all foundation and certified seed; (i) prescribing the forms to be used and the particulars to be furnished for any of the purposes of this Act; (j) prescribing the terms and conditions under which and the manner in which forage plants may be inspected or seeds may be graded or tested; (k) prescribing the minimum standards of purity, germination, quality and disease for seeds; (l) prescribing the packing and marking of seeds and labelling of the packages thereof; (m) prescribing the terms and conditions under which varieties of a kind may be certified; (n) prescribing the taking of samples and the testing of seeds for the purposes of this Act; (o) prescribing the fees that may be charged for any services provided or for anything to be done under this Act; (p) prescribing the varieties of forage seeds that may be grown, sold, imported or exported; (q) prescribing grades of forage seeds; (r) prescribing procedures for storage and preservation of forage seeds; (s) prescribing procedures for the detention or destruction of anything seized, forfeited or placed under stop sale under the provisions of this Act; (t) importation of risk products for animal feeds production; and (u) generally prescribing anything, which in this Act, is required or authorised. t; (t) importation of risk products for animal feeds production; and (u) generally prescribing anything, which in this Act, is required or authorised. [s. 44] [s. 44] ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 26 FIRST SCHEDULE (Made under section 4(5)) TENURE OF MEMBERS AND PROCEDURE FOR MEETINGS l.–(1) A member of the Council shall hold office for a term not exceed- ing three years from the date of his appointment and may be eligible for reappointment to one more term. (2) 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 other office. (3) A member appointed may at anytime resign his office by notice in writing to the appointing authority. (4) Notwithstanding the aforegoing provisions, the appointing authority may at any time revoke an appointment of a member. (5) 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 in writing another person from his institution to attend the meeting on his behalf. r any reason to attend any meeting of the Council, he may nominate in writing another person from his institution to attend the meeting on his behalf. (6) Where any vacancy occurs in the membership of the Council by any reason of any member thereof or otherwise, the appointing authority may appoint another person to fill that vacancy. 2. The Council shall ordinarily meet for the transaction of its business at the times and places to be determined by it, but it shall meet at least once every three months. 3. The secretary to the Council shall give each member adequate notice of time and place of every meeting and shall keep record of the pro- ceedings of every meeting of the Council. 4. The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be a half of the total number of members of the Council. 5.–(1) Any matter proposed at the meeting of the Council shall be de- cided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a casting vote in addition to his normal or deliberative vote. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), a decision may be made by the Council without a meeting by way of circulation of the relevant papers among the members, and expression in writing of the views of the majority of members. l without a meeting by way of circulation of the relevant papers among the members, and expression in writing of the views of the majority of members. 6.–(1) The Council shall cause to be recorded and kept minutes of all business conducted or transacted at its meetings and the minutes of each meeting minutes of the Council shall be read and confirmed or amended and confirmed at the next meeting and signed by the person presiding at the meeting. Tenure of office Meetings of Council Notice of meeting Quorum Decision of Council Council to confirm minutes of meetings son presiding at the meeting. Tenure of office Meetings of Council Notice of meeting Quorum Decision of Council Council to confirm minutes of meetings ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.27 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] (2) Minutes signed or purporting to have been signed by the person presiding at the meeting of the Council shall in absence of proof of error, be deemed to be a correct record of the meeting whose minutes they purport to be. 7. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Council shall regulate its own proceedings. SECOND SCHEDULE (Made under section 22(2)) HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS IN ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES 1. Salts soluble in water, if present in an animal feed in proportion likely to be hazardous to the health of the animals, or generally retard or cur- tail the performance of animals. 2. All poisonous substances except those naturally present in the mate- rials or materials from which the compounded animal feeds is derived. animals. 2. All poisonous substances except those naturally present in the mate- rials or materials from which the compounded animal feeds is derived. 3.–(1) Sand, siliceous matter or other insoluble mineral matter not nat- urally associated with ingredients of the feed resources which do not fall within the scope of this Schedule, or which, even if naturally so associated, are present in greater proportion than the maximum that may be expected to be to such natural association. (2) For the purpose of subparagraph (1), the term “insoluble” shall imply insolubility in hydrochloric acid, as determined by a prescribed method. (3) The term “natural association” shall be construed as applying to average commercial samples of the feeding material with which it may be claimed that a particular mineral ingredient is associated. 4. Any other ingredient unsuitable for inclusion in compounded animal feed resources, including, such materials like mouldy material, auto-ox- idized fats, heat damaged material, saponins, toxic or noxious seeds and weeds, pathogenic materials, mycotoxins, cardimium or any other ma- terial which, by means of organoleptic assessment, appears unsuitable for use in animal feeds or feed additives. 5. Any contaminant resulting from pesticide application, industrial contaminants or radioactive material. 6. or use in animal feeds or feed additives. 5. Any contaminant resulting from pesticide application, industrial contaminants or radioactive material. 6. All growth promoters, harmful enzymes, flying maggots, veterinary drugs included in compounding animals feeds. 7. Animal feeds resources containing genetically modified organism. Council to regulate its proceedings Act No. 3 of 2020 n compounding animals feeds. 7. Animal feeds resources containing genetically modified organism. Council to regulate its proceedings Act No. 3 of 2020 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 28 THIRD SCHEDULE (Made under section 31, 32 and 33) NAMES, CLASSIFICATION, COMPOSITION AND LEVELS OF ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES, INGREDIENTS IN ANIMAL FEEDS AND FEED ADDITIVES AND DEFINITIONS IMPLIED ON SALE UNDER CERTAIN NAMES Act No. 3 of 2020 ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT A: GRAINS AND CEREALS Barley. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Burlrush milet. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Finger milet. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Maize. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Whole maize cob. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Maize, flaked. spectively. Whole maize cob. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Maize, flaked. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Oat feed (grain or crushed). Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Rice, Polished. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. Sorghum, white. Tannic acid, moisture, aflatoxins contamination not more than 10 ppb. Sorghum, red. Tannic acid, moisture, aflatoxins contamination not more than 10 ppb. Triticale. Moisture, aflatoxin contamination not more than 10 ppb, metabolizable energy, sugar & starch respectively. B: CEREAL BY-PRODUCTS Maize bran. Fibre. Hominy feed. Fibre. Maize gluten Oil. Protein and moisture respectively. Maize germ cake or meal. Oil, protein and moisture respectively. Rice bran. Fibre. (Continued ) . Maize gluten Oil. Protein and moisture respectively. Maize germ cake or meal. Oil, protein and moisture respectively. Rice bran. Fibre. (Continued ) ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.29 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Rice pollards. Fibre. Rice polishing. Fibre. Rice feed meal. Fibre. White bran. Fibre. Wheat mildings. Fibre and oil respectively. Oat meal by-products. Fibre. Wheat pollards. Fibre. Oil, protein and fibre respectively Other by-products resulting from processing of maize, rice, barley, wheat, millets, oats or any other cereal not otherwise specifically mentioned in this Schedule. C: OIL SEEDS AND OIL SEED BY-PRODUCTS Allen Blacky cake. Oil and Fibre respectively. Cashew nuts. Protein and oil respectively. Cashew nut cake. Protein and oil respectively. Castor seeds. Protein and oil respectively. Castor oil cake. Protein and oil respectively. Copra cake. Oil, protein respectively. Cotton seed hulls. Protein and oil respectively. Cotton seed cake or meal (not decorticated). Oil, protein fibre, gossypol levels. Cotton seed cake or meal (decorticated). Oil, protein and fibre respectively. Kapok seed cake or meal. rticated). Oil, protein fibre, gossypol levels. Cotton seed cake or meal (decorticated). Oil, protein and fibre respectively. Kapok seed cake or meal. Oil and protein respectively. Linseed meal. Oil and protein respectively. Linseed cake and meal (extracted). Oil and protein respectively. Palm kernel cake or meal. Oil and protein and fibre respectively. Pumpkin seed meal. Oil and protein respectively. Rapeseed cake or meal. Oil, protein and fibre glucosinolate myrosinase respectively. Simsim (sesame) seed. Oil and protein respectively. Simsim oil cake or meal. Oil and protein respectively. Soybean meal (full fat). Oil and protein. Soybean cake (extruded). Protein and fibre respectively. Soybeen cake (not extruded). Oil and protein respectively. Sunflower seed. Protein and fibre respectively. (extruded). Protein and fibre respectively. Soybeen cake (not extruded). Oil and protein respectively. Sunflower seed. Protein and fibre respectively. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 30 ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Sunflower seed cake or meal (decorticated). Protein, Oil and fibre respectively. Sunflower seed cake or meal (not decorticated). Protein, Oil and fibre respectively. Oil cakes or meals not otherwise specifically mentioned in this Schedule which are the products of anyone decorticated substance or seed from which oil has been extracted. Oil protein and fibre respectively. Water melon seed meal. Protein, fibre. D: BY-PRODUCTS OF BREWERY Dried brewery and distillery spent grains (brewers waste). Sugar and starch, protein and oil respectively. Wet brewery and distillery spent grain (wet brewers mash). Sugar and starch, protein, oil and moisture respectively. Malt culms. Protein and fibre respectively. Sorghum brewers waste (chibuku). Sugar and starch, protein and fibre respectively. Brewers yeast. Protein. E: BY-PRODUCTS OF SUGAR INDUSTRY Dried plain beet pulp. Fibre. Dried molassed beet pulp. Total sugars and fibre respectively. Brewers yeast. Protein. E: BY-PRODUCTS OF SUGAR INDUSTRY Dried plain beet pulp. Fibre. Dried molassed beet pulp. Total sugars and fibre respectively. Molasses. Total sugars. Molassed feeds (other than dried molassed beet pulp) including any compounded animal feeds composed of treacle or molasses with an absorbent and containing no less than 10 percent sugar. Total sugars and fibre respectively. Sugar cane bagasse (treated or untreated). Fibre. F: ANIMAL AND FISH BY-PRODUCTS Blood meal (wet or dried). Protein. (Continued ) fibre respectively. Sugar cane bagasse (treated or untreated). Fibre. F: ANIMAL AND FISH BY-PRODUCTS Blood meal (wet or dried). Protein. (Continued ) ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.31 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Lake fish meal or any other product obtained by drying and grinding or otherwise treating fish or fish waste from fresh water. Oil and protein respectively. Meat meal or any other product other than bone meal and blood meal obtained by processing meat or carcass of falls (including whale meat). Protein and oil respectively. Prawns head meal. Calcium, phosphorous, protein, and oil respectively. Sea fish meal or any other product obtained by drying and grinding or otherwise treating fish respectively or fish waste from salty water. Oil protein and Sodium chloride oil respectively. G: LEGUMINOUS SEEDS Faba beans or bean meal. Protein. Faba bean and pod meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Gram meal (chick pea). Protein. Gram bran. Protein and fibre respectively. Gram husks. Fibre. Locust bean meal. Protein. Phaseolus beans or bean meal. Protein. Phaseolus bean and pod meal. Protein, fibre and hasing respectively. m husks. Fibre. Locust bean meal. Protein. Phaseolus beans or bean meal. Protein. Phaseolus bean and pod meal. Protein, fibre and hasing respectively. Pea meal (including all types of peas). Protein and fibre respectively. Pea and pod meal. Protein and fibre respectively. H: FORAGE CROPS AND OTHER MULT-·PURPOSE TREES Acacia seed meal. Protein. Acacia seed meal and pod meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Alfalfa meal (Lucerne). Protein and fibre respectively. Cassava leaf meal. Protein and fibre respectively. d pod meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Alfalfa meal (Lucerne). Protein and fibre respectively. Cassava leaf meal. Protein and fibre respectively. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 32 ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Clover meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Coffee husks or hullings. Fibre. Coffee silver skin. Protein and fibre respectively. Dried fodder crops (hay), grass or any green roughage. Protein and fibre respectively. Glyricidia leaf meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Leucaena leaf meal. Protein and fibre respectively. Maize whole plant (at silking stage). Protein, moisture and fibre respectively. Maize green plant leaves (stripped or topped). Protein and fibre respectively. Marejea whole plant meal (Clotalaria ochraleuca). Protein and fibre respectively. Mchunga leaf meal (launaea cornuta. Protein and fibre respectively. Moringa oleifera leafs. Protein, fibre. Pyrethrum marc. Fibre. Potato vines (stem and leaves). Protein, moisture and fibre respectively. Pumpkin seed meal. Oil and protein respectively. Silage (grass or mixed). Moisture and ammonia respectively. Sorghum. Protein, moisture and fibre respectively. eed meal. Oil and protein respectively. Silage (grass or mixed). Moisture and ammonia respectively. Sorghum. Protein, moisture and fibre respectively. Sorghum whole plant (at silking stage) Green leaves (stripped or topped). Protein, moisture and fibre respectively. Sisal waste. Metabolizable energy and fibre respectively. Trichantera gigantea leafs. Protein, fibre. Watermelon (whole plant). Total sugar and moisture respectively. Watermelon seed meal. Protein. I: ROOTS AND TUBERS Cassava meal (Tapioca). Metabolizable energy, starch and hydrocyanic acid, cyanide, fibre, protein levels respectively. Irish potatoes (unpeeled and boiled). Starch and sugar respectively. Sweet potatoes (unpeeled and boiled). Starch and sugar respectively. (Continued ) Irish potatoes (unpeeled and boiled). Starch and sugar respectively. Sweet potatoes (unpeeled and boiled). Starch and sugar respectively. (Continued ) ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.33 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Carrot (whole plant). Starch and sugar respectively. Sugar beet top. Sugar, starch and fibre respectively. Yams and coco-yams. Starch and Sugar respectively. J: MINERAL SOURCES Bone meal. Calcium, phosphorous and protein respectively. Limestone. Calcium. Mono or Dicalcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphorous respectively. Oystersheli meal or similar products derived from crustaceans. Calcium phosphorous and sodium respectively. Common Salt. Sodium and chlorine respectively. K: FORMULAR FEEDS (i) Poultry Feeds Chick starter feed. Metabolizable energy protein fibre calcium phosphorous, lysine, methionine & cystine. Growers mash. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Layers mash. Metabolizable energy protein fibre calcium phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Broiler starter feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. phorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Broiler starter feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Broiler finisher feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Ducklings starter feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Poults feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Breeders Feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. (ii) Cattle Feeds Calf milk replacer feed (milk substitute Meal). Metabolizable energy, protein, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Calf meal (Calf starter feed). Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Heifer grower feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium. feed). Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Heifer grower feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 34 ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Dairy meal (lactating cow feed). Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Dry caw, bull feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Beef concentrate (fattening caw feed). Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium and phosphorous respectively. (iii) Swine Feeds Creep feed. Metabolizable energy protein fibre calcium phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Sow and weaner meal. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Pig finisher feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine, methionine + cystine. Gestation/Lactating pig feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, lysine methionine + cystine. (iv) Others Lamb & goat fattener feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Ostrich complete meal. thionine + cystine. (iv) Others Lamb & goat fattener feed. Metabolizable energy, protein, calcium and phosphorous respectively. Ostrich complete meal. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, lysine, methionine + cystine calcium and phosphorous respectively. Horse meal. Metabolizable energy, and protein respectively. Pond fish meal. Metabolizable energy, protein, fibre, lysine and methionine respectively. Dog feed. Metabolizable energy, fibre and protein respectively. Cat feed. Metabolizable energy, fibre and protein respectively as applicable to East African Standards. Camel feed. Energy and protein respectively. Rabbit meal. Energy, protein and fibre respectively. Dried Yeast. Protein. Feed grade urea. Nitrogen. Other formulated feeds and feed supplements (concentrates) otherwise not specifically mentioned in this Schedule but intended to be fed wholly or mixed with other articles mentioned in this Schedule. Name of product, important nutritional composition, type and class of livestock for which the product is intended and directions for use. (Continued ) Name of product, important nutritional composition, type and class of livestock for which the product is intended and directions for use. (Continued ) ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.35 THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT L: PREMIXES These include premixes for all classes of livestock, vitamin-mineral concentrates of any kind including those administrates of any kind including those administered through drinking water, mineral lick, stone, urea- molasses lick stones and similar products, and all mineral supplements not otherwise specified in this Schedule. Name of product, important nutritional composition, type and class of livestock for which the product is intended and directions for use. M: FEED ADDITIVES These include micro- organism, enzymes, pH regulators, trace elements, vitamins and other products falling within the definition depending on the purpose of use and method of administration, veterinary drugs excluded. Name of product, all constituent ingredients and class of livestock for which the product is intended; expiry date. ration, veterinary drugs excluded. Name of product, all constituent ingredients and class of livestock for which the product is intended; expiry date. N: Ingredients in animal feeds and Feed additives the presence and amount of which must be declared Husks, chaff, glumes, shudder, hulls,·nutshells or skins of nuts, from any source when used as separate ingredients or artificial mixtures in the manufacture or processing of animal feed resources. Where the kernels naturally associated in seeds with one or other of the above materials are present in a compounded animal feeds along with the materials that might reasonably be expected to accompany such kernels when the seed from which they are derived is in its natural condition, provided that feeding in this condition is regarded as a common practice in the feeding of animals, such need not be declared: (a) cereal straws, ground or otherwise; (b) maize cobs, treated or untreated; (c) peat or peat moss, treated or untreated; (d) sawdust or any other form of wood, treated or untreated; (e) cotton seed cake in feeds for laying hens, ducks, turkeys, geese and ostriches. ated; (d) sawdust or any other form of wood, treated or untreated; (e) cotton seed cake in feeds for laying hens, ducks, turkeys, geese and ostriches. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE GRAZING-LAND AND ANIMAL FEED RESOURCES ACT [CAP. 180 R.E. 2023] 36 ARTICLE PARTICULARS TO BE CONTAINED IN PRESCRIBED STATEMENT Any of the following substance not occurring naturally in any other ingredient- (a) vitamins; (b) mineral supplements; (c) urea; (d) pigments; (e) Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s). PROVIDED That the amounts in column two of this Schedule, in each case, are to be stated as a definite percentage of the dry matter weight of the article, and not as a range of percentages for protein, fibre, total sugars, sugar & starch, oil, calcium, phosphorous, sodium chloride, nitrogen, lysine, methionine & Cystine. Amounts of vitamin are to be stated in “International Units” (IU) and other micro-elements are to be stated in ppm (parts per million), metabolizable energy in megajoules per kilogram of dry matter weight (MJ/KGADm), phasin in ppm and the rest of constituent ingredients of articles in section (L) of First Schedule are to be stated according to international convention as prescribed in Tanzania Standards (TZS). edients of articles in section (L) of First Schedule are to be stated according to international convention as prescribed in Tanzania Standards (TZS). **ppb: means parts per billion or Micrograms per Kilogram
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