Tanzania Pyrethrum Board was established by an Act of Parliament No. 1 of 1997 with its amendments made under the 'Crops Law' (Miscellaneous Amendments), 2009. Essentially the core function is regulating pyrethrum sub sector that provide great benefit to the development of the pyrethrum industry in the country. In addition, among other responsibilities of the Board are regulatory functions include managing crop quality, issuing various licenses & permits to stakeholders, collecting and disseminating to stakeholders various data related to their products including marketing ones.

Vision

Excellence in provision of regulatory, advisory, promotional, supervisory and supportive services for the dynamic and robust pyrethrum industry in Tanzania.

mission

To render timely, efficiently and quality services to pyrethrum growers and pyrethrum stakeholders in terms of regulatory, supervisory and supportive to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural development and economic growth for the sector’s and country’s benefits. 

The Core Values of the Board are as follows

Good Governance: TPB is an autonomous regulatory body determined to complying with the Rule of in enforcing the Pyrethrum Act No. 1 of 1997, 'Crops Law' (Miscellaneous Amendments), 2009 and TPB Regulations and Rules 2015 (legal frame work) for the full protection of all the pyrethrum stakeholders in a transparent, equitable, accountable and inclusive manner. We exercise prudence in policy-setting and decision-making and make sure that the best interests of all stakeholders are taken into account.

Integrity and fair play in all activities:  We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as an ambassador for our country, representing the integrity of pyrethrum industry.

Teamwork: We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind. Our unifying statement is ‘Pareto maisha yangu’.