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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

TANZANIA MEDICINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES AUTHORITY




ISO 9001: 2015: CERTIFIED

PUBLIC NOTICE

5th January, 2026

CALL FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR RELIANCE ON GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP) INSPECTION

  1. The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) wishes to inform its esteemed stakeholders and the general public that it has developed the Guidelines for Reliance on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Inspection. This initiative is part of TMDA’s continuous efforts to strengthen regulatory efficiency, enhance collaboration with other regulatory authorities, and promote access to quality, safe, and effective medicines.
  2. The purpose of this notice is to invite comments, inputs, and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on the draft Guideline. Your valuable feedback will play a crucial role in improving and finalizing the document to ensure that it effectively serves its intended purpose.
  3. TMDA highly encourages all interested parties to review the document and submit their comments within one month from the date of this notice. Your participation and contributions are greatly appreciated as we work together to enhance the quality and integrity of regulatory processes in Tanzania.
  4. The draft Guideline is available for review and can be accessed through the following link: (Draft Guideline)
  5. Please compile your comments in the format below:
    TITLE OF THE DOCUMENT GUIDELINES FOR RELIANCE ON GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES INSPECTION
    S/NO Section Page No. Paragraph No. Line No. Comment /Observation Proposed Change/ Addition Justification/Rationale
    1.
Issued by:
Director General,
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority
P.O. Box 1253, Dodoma.
Tel; +255 222 450512/658 445222/777 700002
Fax: +255 222450793
Email: info@tmda.go.tz
Website: www.tmda.go.tz