Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1407-2:1998 Specification for chlorpyrifos Part 2: Emulsifiable concentrates.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- chlorpyrifos emulsifiable concentrates
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 2520: 2014. Domestic biogas stoves - Specification
- 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
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Domestic biogas stoves
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1799-2:2004 Indelible ink - Specification - Part 2: Indelible ink for use on marking textile fabrics.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies Sampling and test methods.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Indelible ink
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1805:2004. Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for gallic acid for use in the ink industry
- 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Gallic acid
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1797:2014. Household fabric softeners - Specification.
- 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
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Household fabric softeners
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1310:1996 Prescribes the requirements and test methods for fuel oils intended for oil fired furnaces both for industrial and marine uses.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and test methods for fuel oils intended for oil fired furnaces both for industrial and marine uses
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fuel Oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 91:1985 Specification for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Liquefied petroleum gases
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Industrial diesel oil
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1292:2015 Specification for ethyl acetate for industrial use.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ethyl acetate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1294:2015. Specification for isopropyl acetate for industrial use.
- 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Isopropyl Acetate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 1164:2007 Whole dried and ground paprika - Specification (Second Edition).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies quality, packaging and labeling requirements. It also specifies test methods
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soya milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 22:2014 Hot-rolled mild steel bars for reinforcement of concrete - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies the quality properties, nominal sizes, tolerances and nominal mass. It also specifies marking requirements and methods of test and sampling.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Hot rolled mild steel bars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 481:2000. Specification for woven bags (natural fibres) for seeds (Second Edition).
- 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 marking requirements. It also prescribes methods of test
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Woven bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire region
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
- KS 1411-1:2014 Specification for diazinon - Part 1: Technical Grade.
- 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.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Diazinon, technical grade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 158. Supervision of importation or manufacture of vaccines, etc.
(1) The Minister may provide for the inspection, sampling and examination,
by officers of the Medical Department, of vaccines, vaccine lymphs, sera and
similar substances imported or manufactured in Kenya and intended or used for
the prevention or treatment of human diseases, and may prohibit the importation,
manufacture or use of any such substance which is considered to be unsafe or to
be liable to be harmful or deleterious. - Reference of the measure
- 158. Supervision of importation or manufacture of vaccines, etc.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Vaccines, vaccine lymphs, sera and similar substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 0106.3: - Birds : and 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- [Rev. 2012] CAP. 364 Animal Diseases
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Diseases
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) Birds and eggs for hatching purposes may only be imported if accompanied by a declaration signed by the breeder to the effect that—
(a) the blood of each bird in the consignment, and the blood of each bird from which the eggs in the consignment originate, has been appropriately tested with negative results for bacillary white diarrhoea, and that, to the best of the breeder’s knowledge and belief, the said disease does not exist among the birds on his farm or establishment.
(b) each bird in the consignment has been appropriately tested with negative results for tuberculosis.
(c) each bird and all eggs are from stock which is, to the best of the breeder’s knowledge and belief, free from disease known as fowl paralysis. - Reference of the measure
- Section 3(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0106.3 - Birds : No 0407 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked. No - Description
- Birds and eggs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 24 January 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
- 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.
- Description
- Illuminating Kerosene
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. and 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 February 1988
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 1988
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 513 Act Title: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Weights and Measures Act, 1987
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 30. Approval of pattern of weighing and measuring instruments for trade
(1) Where any pattern of weighing or measuring instrument is submitted by any person to the Director for approval in such manner as the Minister may prescribe the Director shall, on payment by that person of such fee as may be prescribed, cause to be examined in such manner as he thinks fit the suitability for use for trade of instruments of that pattern, having regard in particular to the principle, materials and methods used or proposed to be used in its construction, and if the Director is satisfied that such weighing or measuring instrument is suitable for use for trade then he shall issue a certificate of approval of that pattern and may from time to time thereafter authorise such modifications thereof as he may think fit.
(2) Where a person submits a pattern of a weighing or measuring instrument to the Director under subsection (1) the Director may require the person to deposit with him the weighing or measuring instrument or parts of that pattern or model of such weighing or measuring instrument together with drawings of such weighing or measuring instrument or parts thereof.
(3) A certificate of approval granted under this section may be granted subject to such conditions as the Director may specify in the certificate of approval; and if any person, knowing that such a condition has been imposed with respect to any weighing or measuring instrument, uses or causes or permits any other person to use the same in contravention of that condition he shall be guilty of an offence, and the weighing or measuring instrument shall be liable to be forfeited.
(4) The Director, after consultation with such persons appearing to him to be interested as he thinks fit, may at any time revoke any certificate of authorization granted under this section, and shall cause notice of any such revocation to be published in the Gazette; and if any person knowing that the certificate of authorisation has been revoked, and except as may be permitted by any fresh certificate of authorisation granted in respect thereof, uses for trade or has in his possession or control for such use, or causes or permits any other person so to use, any weighing or measuring instrument of the pattern or incorporating the modification in question, or disposes of any weighing or measuring instrument toany other person in a state in which it could be so used without informing that other person of the revocation, he shall be guilty of an offence and the weighing or measuring instrument shall be liable to be forfeited.
(5) The Director may accept and adopt, with or without modifications, an approval issued by a competent authority in another country, of any pattern of a weighing or measuring instrument.
(6) If any difference arises between an inspector and any other person as to the interpretation of any specification for the construction of prescribed weighing or measuring instruments under this Act, that difference shall, at the request of that other person, be referred to the Director whose decision thereon shall be final. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 30
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8423 Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. No 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof Yes measuring instruments for trade - Description
- weighing and measuring instruments for trade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 February 1988 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 9024.80.00: - Other machines and appliances
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- he East African Commu nity Standardisation, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing (Leather Measuring Equipment) Regulations, 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Standardisation, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing (Leather Measuring Equipment) Regulations, 2016
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- The rationale of the measure
- To ensure that all working parts are complete and secure and are operating freely.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) A leather measuring instrument shall be examined by the national legal metrology department to ensure that all working parts are complete and secure and are operating freely.
(2) Where an instrument is power-operated, the national legal metrology department shall pay attention to all movable parts to ensure that they are properly fixed and cannot easily work loose
5. (1) A leather measuring instrument shall be tested by the national legal metrology department by passing a standard template of a suitable size and thickness, to which the instrument is set, through the instrument.
(2) When the national legal metrology department tests the leather measuring instrument, it shall pass the standard template through the instrument at least five times, and in various positions, the instrument being reset to zero every time the template has been passed through it and the mean of the readings obtained shall be the basis for error determination.
(3) A combination of templates may be used for instruments of capacities above two square metres (2m2).
(4)Where a combination of templates may be used –
(a)only templates with the same thickness shall be used in the combination;
(b)if the templates are inserted together in the instrument, they shall not overlap; and
(c)if the templates are used successfully they shall, in the case of instruments fitted with wheels or rollers, be inserted to pass under the same set of wheels or rollers; and the indicator shall not be allowed to return to zero before all the templates used in the combination have been passed through in the instrument - Reference of the measure
- Section 3 & 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9024.80.00 - Other machines and appliances Yes Leather Measuring instruments - Description
- Leather Measuring Instrument
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2016 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Legal Supplement to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 51 of 8 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seed Act 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- To regulate the cultivation, production, trade, importation and exportation of seed, and for related matters
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 15. Testing of seed
(1) Any person who, having produced or acquired any seed which has not been tested pursuant to this Part or under section 28, intends to sell the seed for the purposes of cultivation, shall cause a sample of the seed to be delivered to NPVSO for testing.
27. Test of imported seed
(1) Notwithstanding any other enactment and subject to subsection (3), on importation of any seed, a seed importer to whom the seed was consigned shall, within 30 days of its delivery to him, cause a sample of the seed to be delivered to NPVSO for testing.
(2) Any imported seed shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of by any person before the receipt by the seed importer of a report on such test from NPVSO confirming that the seed conforms to such standards of germination, varietal and physical purity and seed health and such other requirements as NPVSO may determine. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 15 and 27
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No - Description
- Seeds - which mean the whole or any part of a plant capable of regeneration and giving rise to a plant which is true to such type
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
B82: Testing requirement



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