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 0904.21.00: -- Dried, neither crushed nor ground

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and labeling requirements. It also specifies test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 05-1164:1995 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  0904.21.00	-- Dried, neither crushed nor ground	Yes	Paprika (the dried, red ripe fruit of capsium annum L)

  Description

  Paprika (the dried, red ripe fruit of capsium annum L) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies requirements for food additives and limits for heavy metals and microbials. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 326-1:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  15	Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	No

  Description

  Edible fats and oils 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2933.99.00: -- Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 November 2016

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 November 2016 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 requirements for grading, marking, packaging, sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1411:Part 1:2014 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2933.99.00	-- Other	Yes	Diazinon, technical grade

  Description

  Diazinon, technical grade 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.91.99: - - - - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2016

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2016 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, Packaging and marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1410: Part 1:1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.91.99	- - - - Other	No	Malathion, technical grade

  Description

  Malathion, technical grade 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.91.99: - - - - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 1410 Part 2: 1998. Malathion, emulsifiable concentrates 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard Specifies quality, packaging and marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1410 Part 2: 1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.91.99	- - - - Other	Yes	Malathion, Emulsifiable Concentrates

  Description

  Malathion, Emulsifiable Concentrates 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.91.99: - - - - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packing and marking requirements 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1410: Part 3: 1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.91.99	- - - - Other	Yes	Malathion, Dusting powders

  Description

  Malathion, Dusting powders 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.91.99: - - - - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, Packaging and Marking requirements. It also Specifies sampling and test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 03-1408: Part 2: 1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.91.99	- - - - Other	Yes	Dimethoate, technical grade

  Description

  Diamethoate, emulsifiable concentrate 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.91.99: - - - - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1408-1:1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.91.99	- - - - Other	Yes	Dimethoate, technical grade

  Description

  Dimethoate, technical grade 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3808.99.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 03-1407: Part 1: 1998 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3808.99.90	--- Other	Yes	Chlorpyrifos, technical grade

  Description

  Chlorpyrifos, technical grade 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3215.90.90: ---Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1799-1:2003 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3215.90.90	---Other	Yes	Indelible ink for use on marking voters' fingers

  Description

  Indelible ink for use on marking voters' fingers 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3201.90.00: - Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1806:2004 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3201.90.00	- Other	Yes	Tannic acid for use in the ink industry

  Description

  Tannic acid for use in the ink industry 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2918.29.00: -- Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1805:2004 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2918.29.00	-- Other	Yes	Gallic acid for use in the ink industry

  Description

  Gallic acid for use in the ink industry 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3215.90.90: ---Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1801-1: 2003 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3215.90.90	---Other	Yes	Coloured water proof drawing ink for architectural, engineering and survey use

  Description

  Black water proof drawing ink for architectural, engineering and survey use 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3215.90.90: ---Other

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 1801-2:2003 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3215.90.90	---Other	Yes	Coloured water proof drawing ink for architectural, engineering and survey use

  Description

  Coloured water proof drawing ink for architectural, engineering and survey use 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1904.10.00: - Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies quality, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies heavy metal, microbial and aflatoxin limits. It also specifies sampling and test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2176:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1904.10.00	- Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products	Yes	Popcorn

  Description

  Popcorn 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases.

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 definitions 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2162:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  8421	Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases.	Yes	Inonrganic Supporting and filtering materials

  Description

  Inorganic supporting and filtering materials 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 8541.40.00: - Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light emitting diodes

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 safety and performance requirements 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2542:2014 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  8541.40.00	- Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light emitting diodes	Yes	off-grid solar photovoltic lighting kits

  Description

  off-grid solar photovoltic lighting kits 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 9405.50.00: - Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 species quality and performance requirements.It also specifies test methods 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2521:2024 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  9405.50.00	- Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings	Yes	Domestic Biogas lamps

  Description

  Domestic Biogas lamps 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 7321.11.00: -- For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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 specifices test methods. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2520:2014 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  7321.11.00	-- For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels	Yes	Domestic Biogas stoves

  Description

  Domestic Biogas stoves 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 2208.70.00: - Liqueurs and cordials

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  20 February 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198 

  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, packaging and labelling requirements. It also specifies microbial and heavy metals limits 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2196:2012 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2208.70.00	- Liqueurs and cordials	Yes	Liqueurs

  Description

  Liqueurs 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015