Tanzania, April 16 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has highlighted the prevalence of unmeasured usage in beverages as a major cause of health hazards for consumers, leading to complaints about the quality of the drinks.

In recent years, there has been an influx of strong beverages on the market, many of which are alcoholic and claim to boost energy levels.

Following the onset of adverse effects, much blame has been directed at quality regulators for allowing them onto the market despite their harmful effects.

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But, speaking at a meeting with editors and journalists in Dar es Salaam on April 15, 2024, the director of quality control at TBS, Mr Lazaro Msasalaga, stat...