Pepper is one of the commonly used spices in Tanzania. It is the berry of the vine/climber of Piper nigrum. Pepper from this vine has different forms, including black pepper and white pepper which are traded as whole or ground. 

This Tanzania Standard has been prepared to ensure the safety and quality of black pepper and white pepper produced and or traded in the country. 

This Tanzania Standard is a revision of the third version finalized in 2018. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition TZS 30: 2018 which has been technically revised. In the preparation of this Tanzania Standard considerable assistance was derived from spice manufacturers in the country together with the following: 

ESA 2007 (Revision 1), Quality Minima Document, published by European Spice Association;

ISO 959-1:1998, Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification- Part 1, published by the International Organization for Standardization; 

and ISO 959-2: 1998, Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification — Part 2, published by the International Organization for Standardization.

Full text: Tanzania--Black and White pepper specification.pdf