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While the House supports the government's public health goals, it warns that the bill in its current form establishes overly restrictive and duplicative rules that could create problems for legitimate businesses, especially micro, small and medium-sized businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F28\u002FtNsyyQyIxodGlP0ocuwPFGEu0lVgoJGuVFKkQUcM.webp",[62],{"id":20,"name":63,"avatarPath":8,"about":8},"Halima Makame",[65,77],{"id":66,"type":67,"data":71,"order":76},87,{"title":68,"value":69,"shortName":70},"Gallery",7,"GALLERY",{"gallery":72},[73],{"fileId":74,"filePath":75,"title":8},86,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost_section\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F28\u002FpndrhUHLd1dfEKLAudz8sLR6bRhLbCOJEnuYqOq4.webp",0,{"id":78,"type":79,"data":82,"order":13},88,{"title":80,"value":13,"shortName":81},"Text editor","TEXT_EDITOR",{"content":83,"additionalAlignment":84},"\u003Cp>The main problem is the proposed dual licensing system, which would require vendors to obtain permits from both the county authorities and the Ministry of Health. KNCCI argues that this parallel regime will increase compliance costs, create administrative inefficiencies and lead to inconsistent enforcement. In addition, the Chamber warned that the proposed restriction of trade to 100 meters around premises serving minors could cause significant economic disruption in densely populated urban areas without reducing consumer demand, thereby stimulating illicit and informal trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The chamber also criticized the inclusion of provisions concerning single-use plastics, noting that they are already provided for in existing environmental legislation. The House warned that duplication of these restrictions in health care legislation reduces clarity in enforcement. In addition, KNCCI noted that the bill does not distinguish between combustible tobacco and lower-risk alternatives such as nicotine packets and electronic delivery systems. Ignoring this «continuum of risks», the House argues that the bill could undermine harm reduction efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Additional concerns were raised about the product approval process, in particular the lack of control over the 90-day review period, which could lead to indefinite delays and uncertainty for investors. The chamber also opposed a complete ban on online sales, warning that it would force commerce into unregulated digital spaces that lack proper age verification.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In its appeal to the National Assembly, KNCCI called on legislators to adopt a targeted approach based on risk assessment. The Chamber advocates reforms that primarily aim to prevent access by minors, while avoiding broad restrictions that impede legitimate economic activity. 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