The Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. Selemani Jafo has urged the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to expedite service delivery to traders, particularly in acquiring product quality logos.

He emphasized that this would assist traders in advancing business, increasing employment, national income, and overall economic growth.

Dr. Jafo made these remarks yesterday during his visit to TBS in Dar es Salaam, aimed at fostering mutual understanding of the bureau's various activities.

He emphasized the objective of enhancing the bureau's effectiveness in supporting traders to expand their businesses and create numerous employment opportunities.

Furthermore, he encouraged bureau employees to maintain diligence, professionalism, and cooperation, while ensuring they do not hinder service delivery to traders.

Dr. Jafo highlighted TBS's role in facilitating rapid private sector growth and achieving the government's objectives in fostering a competitive industrial economy.

"The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to create a conducive environment for business operations, enhancing employment, and boosting GDP through its oversight of 13 institutions, whose performance we will begin to verify," stated Dr. Jafo.

He also directed TBS to collaborate with the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) and other institutions to ensure widespread access to quality logos for entrepreneurs.

Additionally, he emphasized the importance of monitoring businesses to prevent producers from compromising product quality and endangering consumer health.

Dr. Jafo cited instances such as fortifying food products like maize flour, wheat, and cooking oil, stressing TBS's responsibility to ensure correct nutrient fortification in these products.

He underscored the goal of safeguarding public health and preventing health issues that could undermine economic strength.

 "It is imperative to safeguard our citizens by ensuring the provision of quality products that meet required standards at their respective costs," he instructed."