Londo bolsters promotion of quality ‘Made in Tanzania’ products

MWANZA: PRODUCERS in the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as business operators, have been urged to ensure their products meet the required quality standards to enhance competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

The call was made on October 24, 2026, by the Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade Mr Denis Londo during the seventh Business and Economic Development conference, where he stressed the importance of producing high-quality goods in driving economic growth.

Mr Londo said quality production is essential to strengthening Tanzania’s industrial base and supporting the implementation of National Development Vision 2050, which seeks to build a competitive, industrial-based economy.

“Producers in the industrial and agricultural sectors, together with business operators, must ensure their products meet the quality requirements of both local and international markets,” he said.

He emphasized that improving product quality would enable Tanzanian goods to compete effectively in global markets while creating opportunities for increased production, investment and employment.

Mr Londo also called on experts and educational institutions to conduct research addressing the country’s specific economic and business challenges.

He said research-based solutions were necessary to improve production processes, raise product standards and identify new opportunities for economic development.

A senior officer with the Weights and Measures Agency in Mwanza region,Mr  Lazaro Joram urged the public and business operators to ensure the correct use of measurements for locally produced and imported goods.

He said accurate measurements were essential for protecting consumer rights, promoting fair trade and building a strong, inclusive and competitive economy in line with Vision 2050.

“Accurate measurements are fundamental to fair trade practices and ensuring that products sold to consumers meet the prescribed standards,” Joram said.

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He explained that proper measurements protect both consumers and traders, build trust in commercial transactions and improve the competitiveness of locally produced goods.

However, Mr Joram expressed concern over fraudulent practices by some producers and traders who manipulate measurements, causing financial losses to consumers and undermining confidence in the market.

He warned that anyone found violating laws and regulations governing weights and measures would face legal action in accordance with the relevant statutes.

“The aim is to ensure that consumers receive the quantities of products they have paid for and that businesses operate fairly,” he said.

In a related development, Weights and Measures Officer for Geita Region Mr Mohamed Mbizo stressed that product quality must be accompanied by accurate measurements throughout production, packaging, transportation and sales.

He urged consumers and business stakeholders to work closely with the agency by reporting suspected measurement fraud.

Mr Mbizo said cooperation between the public and regulatory authorities was essential to addressing malpractices, protecting consumers and creating a fair business environment.