Tanzania parliament committee satisfied with TBS building
The parliamentary committee on industry, trade, agriculture, and livestock visited the TBS Njedengwa facility in Dodoma and expressed satisfaction with the quality.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee for Industry, Trade, Agriculture, and Livestock has approved the quality of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) building in Njedengwa, Dodoma. Committee Chairman Deodatus Mwanyika stated that the investment will increase efficiency in testing services and bring services closer to the people. The committee visited the building, inspected laboratories, and reviewed equipment for product testing and quality assurance.
Mwanyika explained the visit was part of the Parliament's oversight role on the government, specifically the Ministry of Industry and Trade, to monitor project implementation and budget execution. The committee assessed public fund usage, construction quality, purchased equipment, ongoing activities, and the presence of qualified professionals. They expressed satisfaction with the construction standards and laboratory equipment.
TBS Director General Dr. Ashura Katunzi thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Minister Judith Kapinga for enabling the investment, which strengthens TBS's capacity to serve citizens more effectively. She emphasized that the new Dodoma facility and laboratories are crucial for bringing professional services closer to customers, reducing service access challenges, and improving product quality testing efficiency. TBS will continue to enhance services to support industrial and trade growth, ensuring products meet required standards for consumer health and safety.
Why it mattersThe parliamentary committee's approval of the TBS Njedengwa facility investment will improve product testing efficiency and safety for Tanzanian consumers.