Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2106.10.00: - Protein concentrates and textured protein substances

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Textured soya protein products. KSEAS 802:2013 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Textured soya protein products for human consumption. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS EAS 802:2013 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2106.10.00	- Protein concentrates and textured protein substances	No		10 July 2015

  Description

  Textured Soya Protein Products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1006: Rice.

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Pishori rice 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Kenya Pishori Rice. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2087:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1006	Rice.	Yes	Pishori Rice	10 July 2015

  Description

  Pishori Rice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1006.30.00: - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Varieties blend milled rice. KS 2086:2009 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Varieties blend milled rice. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2086:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1006.30.00	- Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed	Yes	Varieties blend milled rice	10 July 2015

  Description

  Varieties blend milled rice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3405.20.00: - Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Floor polish, water emulsion and buffable type 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the General, Quality, performance,marking, packaging requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods for Floor Polish, Water emulsion and Buffable type. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 03-807 Part 3 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3405.20.00	- Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork	Yes	Floor Polish, Water emulsion, buffable type	10 July 2015

  Description

  Floor Polish, Water emulsion, buffable type 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2710.19.22: ---- Illuminating Kerosene (IK)

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard Specification for illuminating Kerosene 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  The rationale of the measure

  Control of product quality 

  Coded list of objectives

  E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the General, Quality, performance requirements and also specifies Sampling and test methods for illuminating Kerosene. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1289:1996 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.19.22	---- Illuminating Kerosene (IK)	No		10 July 2015

  Description

  Illuminating Kerosene 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3406.00.00: Candles, tapers and the like.

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 1265: 2009: Kenya Standard Specification for wax based candles 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard prescribes quality, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also prescribes the test methods, additives, wicks and finish for the product 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1265:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3406.00.00	Candles, tapers and the like.	Yes	Paraffin Wax based Candles	10 July 2015

  Description

  Paraffin Wax based Candles 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3405.10.00: - Polishes, creams and similar preparations for footwear or leather

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 1454:1997: Kenya Standard specification for shoe cream 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for shoe cream. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1454:1997 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3405.10.00	- Polishes, creams and similar preparations for footwear or leather	Yes	Shoe Cream	10 July 2015

  Description

  Shoe Cream 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2712.20.00: - Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard Specification for Paraffin Wax 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  The rationale of the measure

  To control the product quality 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 03-1426:1997 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2712.20.00	- Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil	No		10 July 2015

  Description

  Paraffin Wax 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2804.40.00: - Oxygen

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 22032009 Kenya Standard Specification for Compressed air breathing apparatus 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2203:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2804.40.00	- Oxygen	Yes	Compressed air for breathing apparatus	10 July 2015

  Description

  Compressed air breathing apparatus 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2804.40.00: - Oxygen

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 2201: 2009 Kenya Standard Specification for Breathing Oxygen for airborn application 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies characteristics, Quality , impurity limits, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2201:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2804.40.00	- Oxygen	Yes	Breathing Oxygen for airborne application	10 July 2015

  Description

  Breathing Oxygen for airborne application 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2804.40.00: - Oxygen

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Medical oxygen 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, identity, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2170-1:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2804.40.00	- Oxygen	Yes	Medical Oxygen	10 July 2015

  Description

  Medical Oxygen 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2811.21.00: -- Carbon dioxide

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 2170: 2009 Part 4: Kenya Standard Specification for Medical Carbondioxide 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  TThe Standard specifies Quality , performance, identity, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2170-4:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2811.21.00	-- Carbon dioxide	Yes	Medical Carbon dioxide	10 July 2015

  Description

  Medical Carbon dioxide 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2804.40.00: - Oxygen

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard Specification for Breathing Oxygen 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, identity, contaminants, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2202-1:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2804.40.00	- Oxygen	Yes	Breathing Oxygen	10 July 2015

  Description

  Breathing Oxygen 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2710: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic con

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality and performance requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for fuel oils intended for oil-fired furnaces both for industrial and marine uses. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1310:1996 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710	Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic con	Yes	Fuel Oils

  Description

  Fuel Oils 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 1309-2:1996. Specification for diesel fuels - Part 2: Industrial diesel oil (IDO). 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality and performance requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1309-2: 1996 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Industrial Diesel Oil 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2711.1: - Liquefied :

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 91:1985 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2711.1	- Liquefied :	No

  Description

  Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2915.39.00: -- Other

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1294:2015 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2915.39.00	-- Other	Yes	Isopropyl acetate

  Description

  Isopropyl acetate 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2915.31.00: -- Ethyl acetate

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1292:2015 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2915.31.00	-- Ethyl acetate	Yes	for industrial use

  Description

  Ethyl acetate for industrial use 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2106.90.99: ---- Other

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies quality, characteristics labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins and other contaminants 

  Reference of the measure

  KS EAS 800:2013 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2106.90.99	---- Other	Yes	Soya Milk

  Description

  Soya Milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1006.20.00: - Husked (brown) rice

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies quality, characteristics, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins, microbial and other contaminants 

  Reference of the measure

  KS EAS 765:2013 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1006.20.00	- Husked (brown) rice	No

  Description

  Brown rice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015