Trademark Protection and Enforcement in Tanzania: New Recordation Regulations 2025

Intellectual Property

The Government of Tanzania has introduced the Merchandise Marks (Recordation) Regulations, 2025, creating a mandatory system for recording all trademarks on imported goods. This new compliance framework empowers the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) and customs to proactively intercept counterfeit goods, enhancing consumer protection and strengthening trademark enforcement. In this article, Ardean Law Chambers & ASCEBENS…

Tanzania Labour Law Reforms – Developments Under the 2025 Amendments (with Legal Citations)

Business, Employment and Labour Relations, Publications

Introduction Recent amendments to the Employment and Labour Relations Act [Cap. 366 R.E. 2019] (ELRA) and Labour Institutions Act [Cap. 300 R.E. 2019] (LIA), with reference to the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act [Cap.436 R.E 2019] have introduced significant reforms to promote fair labour practices, protect vulnerable workers, and improve regulatory clarity. The amendments are contained in the Employment…