The Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) is a statutory government regulatory body established under Section 3 of the Coffee Industry Act, Cap. 347 R.E. 2023. In accordance with Section 5 of the Act, as amended by the Crop Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act No. 20 of 2009, the Board is mandated to regulate and oversee the coffee industry and to advise the Government on all matters related to the development of the coffee sub-sector in Tanzania.
In fulfilling its mandate, TCB serves as the principal regulatory body ensuring compliance among all stakeholders in the coffee value chain with the Coffee Industry Act, its subsidiary legislation, and relevant national, regional, and international standards. The Board promotes transparency, efficiency, quality assurance, and competitiveness within the industry, while supporting sustainable value chain development and expanding market access for Tanzanian coffee both locally and internationally.
TCB remains committed to fostering a competitive, inclusive, and sustainable coffee industry that contributes to national economic growth and enhances the livelihoods of Tanzanian farmers.
Functions
(a) Advise the Government on the policies and strategies for the development of coffee industry.
(b) Regulate and control the quality of coffee and coffee by-products.
(c) Collect, refine, maintain, use, or disseminate information or data relating to the coffee industry.
(d) Monitor the production, exportation, and importation of coffee
(e) Make regulations for processing exportation and storage of coffee and coffee by products.
(f) Facilitate or assist in the formation of associations or other bodies related to or dealing in coffee industry.
(g) Promote and protect the interests of farmers against syndicates of buyers which may be formed through associations.
(h) Represent the industry in local and international fora on the matters relating to the coffee industry.
Powers
(a) Grant licences or permits for coffee export.
(b) Register various coffee dealers.
(c) Appoint inspectors for the inspection of coffee farms, coffee processing plants, coffee warehouses and any other facilities that may be inspected for the better carrying out any of the provisions.
(d) Undertake coffee auctions.
(e) Arbitrate among farmers, traders, processors, brewers, warehousemen and others.
(f) Acquire, borrow, or lend money for coffee development to enhance coffee quality and production.
(g) Do anything, which in the opinion of the Board, is calculated to facilitate and enhance the proper exercise of the functions of the Board under this Act.
Vision
To be an Outstanding Coffee Regulatory Institution in Africa.
Mission
To Create an Enabling Business Environment for a Sustainable Coffee Industry in Tanzania.
