Pharmaceutical Exporter to Tanzania from India
Indian Generic Medicines (IGM) is a WHO-GMP-aligned, DGFT-registered pharmaceutical exporter to Tanzania from India — supplying TMDA-registered generics, oncology, antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines to licensed importers, hospitals and distributors, with full export documentation.
Can Indian companies export medicines to Tanzania?
Yes — Indian companies can export medicines to Tanzania once the product is registered with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) and imported through a licensed local importer. Products should be WHO-GMP made, with a CPP, COA, GMP certificate and Certificate of Origin. Tanzania is supplied mainly through the Port of Dar es Salaam, which also serves several landlocked neighbours.
| Requirement | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Medicines regulator | TMDA (Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority) |
| Product registration | Required before marketing |
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Yes |
| WHO-GMP manufacturing | Required |
| Cold chain | Required for temperature-sensitive medicines |
| Main entry point | Dar es Salaam (sea); JNIA (air) |
| Local importer licence | Yes — TMDA-licensed importer |
Medicine export regulations for Tanzania (TMDA)
Tanzania’s medicines are regulated by the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA). Imported medicines must be registered with TMDA and brought in through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP as the manufacturing benchmark. The Port of Dar es Salaam is a key gateway for Tanzania and the wider region.
Documents required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Confirms the product’s regulatory status in India (WHO format). |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Confirms quality and composition of each batch. |
| GMP Certificate | Confirms the site meets Good Manufacturing Practice standards. |
| Certificate of Origin | Confirms manufacture in India. |
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Required for customs clearance. |
How to export medicine from India to Tanzania — step by step
Medicine categories exported from India to Tanzania
Logistics & cold chain to Tanzania
Shipments move via the Port of Dar es Salaam or air freight to Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) — sea freight roughly 2–4 weeks; air freight about 4–6 days. Temperature-sensitive products (vaccines, biologics and certain injectables) are shipped under validated cold-chain packaging with real-time temperature monitoring to preserve potency from India to Tanzania, in line with WHO-GDP good distribution practice.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Indian exporters can supply Tanzania once the product is registered with TMDA and imported through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP manufacturing and full documentation.
Generally yes — medicines must be registered with TMDA before marketing. The Tanzanian importer arranges registration using the exporter’s documentation.
CPP, COA, GMP certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice and packing list.
The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), which registers products and assesses WHO-GMP status.
India offers affordable WHO-GMP medicines across a broad range, matching Tanzania’s growing public and private demand.
Generics across major categories, antiretrovirals and anti-malarials, oncology drugs, antibiotics, and cold-chain vaccines.
By sea to Dar es Salaam, roughly 2–4 weeks, or by air to Julius Nyerere International Airport, about 4–6 days. Cold-chain products ship temperature-monitored.
Yes. With TMDA registration and a licensed local partner, exporters can support MSD and private hospital procurement.
Ask for the Pharmexcil RCMC, IEC, drug licence and WHO-GMP certificates. IGM provides these on request.
Why choose Indian Generic Medicines for Tanzania
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