Donation of products that meet standards of quality, safety and efficacy; and the requirements stipulated in the Guidelines for Medicines and Medical Supplies Donations for Tanzania Mainland issued by the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, are accepted by TMDA click here for more details.

Recall may be initiated by TMDA, manufacturer, registrant (or marketing authorization holder) after receiving complaints from customers or identification of products which are potentially life threatening through post marketing surveillance activities. Based on the relative health risk of defective products, the recall process is categorized in three classes. For example, Class 1 recall is for products with highest risk and the recall should be completed within a period of 14 days click here for more details.

TMDA accepts disposal methods as proposed by the Authority and the National Environment Management Council click here for more details.

There are various types of inspections which are done by TMDA, as follows:

• Routine inspection;
• Concise inspection;
• Follow-up inspection;
• Special inspection; and
• Any other types as the Authority may designate

Yes, TMDA has a Whistle Blowing Policy which facilitates the process of informing TMDA about any suspected serious misconduct or any breach or suspected breach of TMDA Act or Regulations that may adversely impact TMDA or be a threat to public interest or national security click here for more details.