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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3601.00.00: Propellent powders and 3602.00.00: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 72 of 1989
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Explosives Regulations, 1989
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- "2) The transportation of any explosives from a place outside Zimbabwe through Zimbabwe directly to another place outside Zimbabwe shall not be construed as importation or exportation for the purposes of this section and Part VI relating to the transportation of explosives shall, mutatis mutandis, apply in respect of such explosives.
(3) The Chief Inspector may order the destruction of any explosives referred to in subsection (2) if he considers such explosives to be unsafe for continued transportation through Zimbabwe and no compensation shall be paid for the explosives so destroyed.
" - Reference of the measure
- Art 102A (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Implementation date not stated in the document. The date above was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM. It will be adjusted when the date is made available by the NTM manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3601.00.00 Propellent powders No 3602.00.00 Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders No - Description
- Explosives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 3813.00: Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire- extinguishing grenades.
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 196: 2006 Fire extinguishing media- Powders- Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- A person shall not unload for the Botswana market, any fire extinguishing powders, which do not meet the requirements of BOS 196
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 196
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3813.00 Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire- extinguishing grenades. Yes Fire extinguishing powder - Description
- Fire extinguishing powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared., 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwo and 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.
The measure came into effect on 24 May 1971
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 1971
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 386 - Timber Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Timber Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. (1) No person other than a grader shall mark any timber with a prescribed mark and no person shall place upon any timber any mark which is so similar to a prescribed mark as to be liable to be mistaken therefor.
(2) No person shall re-saw or otherwise alter the state of a piece of timber bearing a prescribed mark unless before doing so he has effectively obliterated such mark in such a manner as to render it unrecognizable.
(3) No person shall, except in compliance with subsection (2) of this section or to give effect to the regrading of any timber, deface, alter or obliterate any prescribed mark on any timber.
(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4403 Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. No 4404 Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwo No 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. No - Description
- Timber
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 24 May 1971 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 May 1957
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 1957
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 244 Act Title: PHARMACY AND POISONS , subsidiary legislation
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Pharmacy and Poisons Act of 1957
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 37. Prohibition of advertisements as to certain diseases, etc.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take part in the publication of an advertisement referring to a drug, appliance or article of any description in terms which are calculated to imply that such drugs, appliances or articles may be effective for any of the purposes specified in the Schedule to this Act.
(2) In any proceedings for contravention of the foregoing provisions of this section, it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the advertisement to which the proceedings relate was published only so far as was reasonably necessary to bring it to the notice of one or more persons of the following classes—
(a) members of the National Assembly;
(b) members of the governing body of a voluntary hospital;
(c) duly qualified medical practitioners, dentists and veterinary surgeons;
(d) registered pharmacists, authorized sellers of poisons and licensed wholesale dealers;
(e) persons carrying on a business which includes the sale or supply of surgical appliances, or that the said advertisement was so published in connection with an application for a patent submitted to the appropriate authority so far only as was requisite for the purpose of the application.
(3) The Cabinet Secretary may from time to time, by notice in the Gazette, amend or vary the Schedule to this Act.
38. Prohibition of advertisements as to abortion
Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take any part in the publication of any advertisement referring to any drug, appliance or article of any description, in terms which are calculated to lead to the use of such drugs, appliance or article for procuring the miscarriage of women.
39. Prohibition of misleading advertisements
Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take any part in the publications of any advertisement referring to a drug, medicine, medical appliance or similar article in terms which in the opinion of the Board are considered to be extravagant and to bear little or no relation to the pharmacological properties and action of the ingredients or components thereof. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 37,38 & 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No 01 May 1957 - Description
- Drugs, Medicine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 May 1965 - Description
- all countries
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 May 1957
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 1957
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 244 Act Title: PHARMACY AND POISONS , subsidiary legislation
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Pharmacy and Poisons Act of 1957
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 37. Prohibition of advertisements as to certain diseases, etc.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take part in the publication of an advertisement referring to a drug, appliance or article of any description in terms which are calculated to imply that such drugs, appliances or articles may be effective for any of the purposes specified in the Schedule to this Act.
(2) In any proceedings for contravention of the foregoing provisions of this section, it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the advertisement to which the proceedings relate was published only so far as was reasonably necessary to bring it to the notice of one or more persons of the following classes—
(a) members of the National Assembly;
(b) members of the governing body of a voluntary hospital;
(c) duly qualified medical practitioners, dentists and veterinary surgeons;
(d) registered pharmacists, authorized sellers of poisons and licensed wholesale dealers;
(e) persons carrying on a business which includes the sale or supply of surgical appliances, or that the said advertisement was so published in connection with an application for a patent submitted to the appropriate authority so far only as was requisite for the purpose of the application.
(3) The Cabinet Secretary may from time to time, by notice in the Gazette, amend or vary the Schedule to this Act.
38. Prohibition of advertisements as to abortion
Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take any part in the publication of any advertisement referring to any drug, appliance or article of any description, in terms which are calculated to lead to the use of such drugs, appliance or article for procuring the miscarriage of women.
39. Prohibition of misleading advertisements
Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take any part in the publications of any advertisement referring to a drug, medicine, medical appliance or similar article in terms which in the opinion of the Board are considered to be extravagant and to bear little or no relation to the pharmacological properties and action of the ingredients or components thereof. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 37,38 & 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 26 Medical devices No 01 May 1957 - Description
- Medical appliance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 May 1957 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1704.90.00: - Other, 1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms., 1904: Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or o and 9503.00.00: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
The measure came into effect on 22 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette Supplement Act No. 4 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No. 4 of 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 28 (5) No person shall manufacture or sell objects including sweets, snacks and toys that resemble or imitate alcoholic drinks.
- Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 28 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1704.90.00 - Other Yes sweets 1903 Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms. Yes snacks 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or o Yes snacks 9503.00.00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds. Yes toys - Description
- sweets, snacks and toys
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 November 2010 - Description
- All countries
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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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 3. Units of measurement
(1) Every unit of weight and measure used in Kenya shall be based upon the units specified in the First Schedule.
(2) The Second Schedule shall have effect for defining the units of measurement specified in that Schedule for all purposes in Kenya.
4. Measurement of weight
(1) The kilogram shall be the base unit of measurement of mass by reference to which any measurement of weight shall be made in Kenya.
(2) The measurement of the weight of an item may be expressed in the same terms as its mass by reference to the units of measurement set out in Part I of the Second Schedule.
5. Measurement of length
The metre shall be the base unit of measurement of length by reference to which any measurement of length shall be made in Kenya.
6. Measurement of time
The second shall be the base unit of measurement of time by reference to which any measurement of time shall be made in Kenya; and it shall have the meaning assigned by an order made by the Minister, being the meaning appearing to the Minister to reproduce in English the international definition of the second in force at the date of the making of the order.
7. Measurement of electric current
The ampere shall be the base unit of measurement of electric current by reference to which any measurement of electric current shall be made in Kenya; and it shall have the meaning assigned by an order made by the Minister, being the meaning appearing to the Minister to reproduce in English the international definition of the ampere at the date of the making of the order.
8. Measurement of thermodynamic temperature
The kelvin shall be the base unit of measurement of thermodynamic temperature by reference to which any measurement of thermodynamic temperature shall be made in Kenya; and it shall have the meaning assigned by an order made by the Minister, being the meaning appearing to the Minister to reproduce in English the international definition of the kelvin at the date of the making of the order.
9. Measurement of luminous intensity
The candela shall be the base unit of measurement of luminous intensity by reference to which any measurement of luminous intensity shall be made in Kenya; and it shall have the meaning assigned by an order made by the Minister, being the meaning appearing to the Minister to reproduce in English the international definition of the candela at the date of the making of the order.
10. Measurement of amount of substance
The mole shall be the base unit of measurement of the amount of substance by reference to which any measurement of the amount of substance shall be made in Kenya; and it shall have the meaning assigned by an order made by the Minister, being the meaning appearing to the Minister to reproduce in English the international definition of the mole at the date of the making of the order.
11. Offence to use unauthorized units of measurement
Any person who uses for trade any unit of measurement which is not authorized by this Act shall be guilty of an offence.
19. Units of measurement, weights and measures lawful for use for trade
(1) No person shall—
(a) use for trade any weight or measure which is not authorized by this Act; or
(b) use for trade, or have in his possession or control for use for trade any weight or measure of a denomination other than those specified in Part I of the Third Schedule.
(2) No person shall use the carat (metric) for trade except for the purposes of transactions in precious stones, pearls, precious metals or articles made therefrom.
(3) Except as may be prescribed and subject to any rules made under section 33, no capacity measure specified in Part I of the Third Schedule shall be used for trade by means of any division or subdivision marked thereon as a capacity measure of any lesser quantity.
(4) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence and any weight or measure used or in the possession of any person or control for use for trade in contravention of any of those provisions shall be forfeited.
20. Offences for use or possession of certain weighing or measuring instruments
Every person who uses or has in his possession or control for use for trade a weighing or measuring instrument not constructed to indicate in terms of some weight or measure authorized by this Act shall be guilty of an offence and the weighing or measuring instrument shall be forfeited.
21. Offences relating to false or unjust weights, measures or weighing or measuring instruments
Every person who uses or has in his possession or control for use for trade any weight, measure, weighing or measuring instrument which is false or unjust shall be guilty of an offence and the weight, measure, weighing or measuring instrument shall be liable to be forfeited.
26. Offences in connection with stamping of weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments
(1) Any person who, in the case of any weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument used or intended to be used for trade—
(a) not being an inspector or a person acting under the instructions of an inspector, marks in any manner any plug or seal used or designed for use for the reception of a stamp;
(b) forges, counterfeits or, except as permitted by or under this Act, in any way alters or defaces any stamp;
(c) removes any stamp and inserts it into any other such weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument;
(d) makes any alteration in the weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument after it has been stamped such as to make it false or unjust; or
(e) severs or otherwise tampers with any wire, cord or other thing by means of which a stamp is attached to the weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument,
shall be guilty of an offence:
Provided that nothing in this subsection shall apply to the destruction or obliteration of any stamp, plug or seal, or anything done in the course of the adjustment or repair of any weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument by, or by the duly authorized agent of, a person who is a manufacturer of or regularly engaged in the business of repairing, such weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument.
(2) Any person who uses for trade, sells exposes or offers for sale or in any manner disposes of any weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument which to his knowledge—
(a) bears a stamp which is a forgery or counterfeit or which has been transferred from another weight, measure or instrument, or which has been altered or adjusted otherwise than as permitted by or under this Act; or
(b) is false or unjust as a result of an alteration in the weight, measure, weighing or measuring instrument after it has been stamped,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) Any weight, measure or weighing or measuring instrument in respect of which an offence under this section is committed and any stamp or stamping instrument used in the commission of the offence shall be forfeited. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 3-11, part IV 19-21 & 26
- 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 measure instruments - Description
- weight and measure instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 02 February 1988 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Kenya on Kenya for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 11 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Special issue; Kenya Gazette supplement No 155 (Acts No 14),. Republic of Kenya, Gazette supplement Act, 2014,Finance Act, no 14 of 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Finance Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 The Second Schedule to the Value added tax is amended
(b) In part B in inserting the following subparagraph at the end of the provision to paragraph ((3)(c)
iii) where the returning resident has owned and used a left hand drive vehicle for at least twelve months the person may sell the vehicle and import a right hand drive vehicle of equivalent value, subject to the following
condition
(A) the person shall provide proof of ownership and use of the previously owned left-hand-drive vehicle in the country of former residence for a periodof at least one year prior to the return;
(B) the person shall provide proof of disposal of the previously owned left-hand-drive vehicle before
changing residence; and
(C) where the left-hand-drive vehicle is sold and replaced under this subparagraph,the right-hand drive vehicle shall be similar to the'previously owned left-hand-drive vehicle in make, engine rating and year of manufacture
(iv) subparagraph (iii) shall only apply to residents returning from countries that operate Left Hand Drive motor vehicles - Reference of the measure
- Section 6 (b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof No - Description
- Vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Kenya 11 September 2015 - Description
- Kenya
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 15 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- SPECIAL ISSUE Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 157 (Acts No. 16) REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA GANZETTE SUPPLEMENT Special Economic Zones No. 16
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Special Economic I Zones Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. Unless otherwise provided under this Act, or any other written law-
(a) goods which are taken out from any part of the customs territory and brought into the special economic zone or services provided from part of the customs territory to a special economic zone shall be deemed to have been exported from Kenya;and
(b) goods which are brought out of a special economic zone and taken into any part of the customs territory for use therein or services provided from a special economic zone to any part of the customs territory shall be deemed to be imported into Kenya. - Reference of the measure
- Part II 6(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 15 September 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1704.90.00: - Other, 1903.00.00: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms., 1904: Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or o and 9503.00.00: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
The measure came into effect on 10 October 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 October 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- LAWS OF KENYA TOBACCO CONTROL ACT CHAPTER 245A Revised Edition 2012 [2007] Published by the National Council for Law Reporting with the Authority of the Attorney-General
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tobacco control Act, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- (5) No person shall manufacture or sell objects including sweets, snacks and toys that resemble tobacco products or would reasonably appeal to persons under the age of eighteen years.
(6) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (5) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 14 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1704.90.00 - Other Yes Sweets 1903.00.00 Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms. Yes snacks 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or o Yes snacks 9503.00.00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds. Yes toys - Description
- Sweets, snacks and toys
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 October 2007 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 12 February 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 February 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya biosafety Act chapter 321A
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act of 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 19. (1) A person shall not introduce into the environment a genetically modified organism without the written approval of the Authority.
(2) A person wishing to introduce a genetically modified organism into the environment shall submit to the Authority an application describing the activity for which the approval is sought.
(3) An application to introduce a genetically modified organism into the environment shall—
(a) be in the prescribed manner;
(b) contain—
(i) the information set out in the Fourth Schedule; and
(ii) such other information that the applicant or the Authority may consider necessary for the assessment of the potential risk or benefits of the introduction of the particular genetically modified
organism into the environment.
(4) The Authority shall publish in the Gazette , at least two newspapers with nationwide circulation, and in an appropriate electronic media, notice concerning any application for release into the environment of a genetically modified organism, for the general information of the public.
(5) Any person may, within thirty days from the date of publication of the notice, make representations to the Authority regarding such an application, and the Authority shall address appropriately any relevant concerns raised by such a person. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 2 Agricultural products Yes This measure affects exclusively genetically modified organisms 12 February 2009 - Description
- genetically modified organism
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 February 2009 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.º 153/2002, de 11 de Setembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Rules on Pesticides
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- All units should be expressed in the metric system
- Reference of the measure
- Article 11(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticides outer packaging
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 15 February 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 February 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 15 0f 09/04/2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N°03/2012 Of 15/02/2012 Governing Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances And Precursors In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law regulates the production, processing, distribution and use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 7
The beneficiary of the authorization shall record in a register that he/she keeps for ten (10) years,the quantities of the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances that he/she has imported, acquired, made, used, he/she retains or has destroyed. He/she shall also record the dates of the transactions and the names of his / her suppliers. He / she shall submit to the Minister in charge of health an annual report on quantities used or destroyed and those still in the store.
Article 23
Private and public institutions authorized to carry out transactions on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances under this law shall submit to the Minister in charge of health, the following documents:
1º a quarterly report indicating quantities of each substance and substances imported or exported with an indication of the exporting country and the country of destination, not later than fifteen days (15) after the end of the quarter;
2º a report for the previous year, not later than the 30th of June of each year, indicating:
a) quantity of each substance manufactured or produced;
b) quantity of each substance used in the manufacturing;
c) quantity of each substance and each preparation provided for sale, for medical or scientific research or for teaching purpose;
d) quantity of each substance in the store on 31 st December of each annual report;
e) quantity of each substance needed for the year. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 7 and 23
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 37 Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances No - Description
- Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Narcotic drugs
a. Table I: includes the chemicals that result into a heavy addiction and lead to abuse.
b. Table II: includes chemicals that cause less addiction and result into less abuse than that of table I.
c. Table III: includes the preparation containing narcotics made for medical legitimate purposes and composed in such a manner that they are less susceptible to be an object of abuse and cannot easily produce a narcotic drug.
d. Table IV: includes certain narcotic drugs named in table I that are considered as particularly harmful due to their properties and their use.
Psychotropic substances
a. Table I: includes prohibited chemicals that are of no medical interest.
b. Table II: includes chemicals that are of medical interest subjected to strictness.
c. Table III: includes the chemicals that are of medical interest, subjected to normal control.
d. Table IV: includes some of narcotic drugs named in table I that are considered as particularly
harmful due to their properties and their use.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- No.1 Tanzania Food, Drugs, Cosmetics,2003.The United Reoublic of Tanzania
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food,Drugs and Cosmetics Act,2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 73.
(4) No person shall import any drug with shelf life more than twenty four months whose remaining shelf life is less than 60% and a drug with shelf life of less or equal to twenty four months whose remaining shelf life is less than 80%. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section e para 73 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fisheries Principal regulationa, Government Notice No 317 published 15/9/1989
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries Principal regulations 1989
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 19.-(1) Every licensee shall furnish to the licensing authority such records pertaining to fish, species of fish products captured, killed, processed, preserved, packed,bought,sold,imported,exported,or otherwise acquired or disposed off as the Director of Fisheries may by general or special order direct.
(2) Every licensee shall submit to the licensing authority such periodic returns as the Director of Fisheries may by general or special order direct.
32. Every foreign fishing vessel that enters the territorial waters shall fly its national flag and ensure that its registration mark is clearly visible, and it shall clear its decks of fishing gear which shall be stowed in such manner as to preclude its use.
33. No person being on board a Tanzania fishing vessel shall bring in to the. Territorial waters any fish or fish products received outside such waters from a foreign vessel, unless he is authorized to do so by provisions of the Act or regulations made thereunder.
34. At any place where fishing for any type of fish is prohibited under these Regulations, no
Person shall have in his possession any fish or such type of fish the fishing of which is thereof, without lawful excuse, the proof of which shall be upon him.
35. No person shall set or use seine nets, gill nets or other fishing gear in such place or manner as to obstruct navigation.
36. No person shall by conducting or navigating any boat or vessel or in manner destroy Or damage any seine net, gill net or other fishing gear lawfully set - Reference of the measure
- Part III section C para 19,t IV Para 32-36
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 5201.00.00: Cotton, not carded or combed.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Cotton Industry Act ( Cap 201)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Cotton Industry Regulations, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 27. A grower, trader, processor, exporter, importer and ginner shall maintain quality of cotton at all levels of production, processing and marketing as provided in these Regulations.
50-(1) A person registered under these Regulations shall maintain books and records of cotton dealing and shall, using the prescribed forms under the Fifth Schedule, submit to the Board accurate and proper reports of-
(a)in the case of a licensed buyer and processor, the amount of cotton purchased or processed by him for every week, month or year within a cotton season;
(b)in the case of a licensed exporter, cotton purchased and exported, within each month of the cotton season;
(c)in the case of a licensed importer, a monthly return of cotton imported and sold locally.
(d)In the case of textile spinning mill, a monthly report of lint purchased.
(2) Any information under Sub regulation (1) shall be availed to cotton inspectors upon request.
(3) The Board shall compile and may upon request furnish a copy of the monthly report to key stakeholders - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 27, Part IX para 50 (1c,2 & 3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 5201.00.00 Cotton, not carded or combed. No - Description
- Cotton
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2011 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The pesticides control regulations, 1984
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 23. Every registrant shall make records of all quantities of a pesticide product manufactured, imported, stored, used or sold by him and the records shall-
(i) be maintained for at least five years from the time it is made;
(ii) be made available to the Registrar annually;
(iii) include type of pesticide origin, port of entry; quantity imported and sold purpose, etc.
25. Any organization handling pesticides shall provide their handlers with basic protective a tore such as face-masks, goggles, aspirators, rubber gloves plastic or rubber aprons, rubber boots, overalls and caps.
27. – (i) Registration shall be required to supply information on the safest and most practical way or ways of disposing any unwanted quantities of pesticides with the least possibility of polluting the environment;
(ii) Registrants shall supply information on the safest and most practical ways of decontaminating and disposing of polluting the environment. - Reference of the measure
- Section 23 & 25 & 27
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Pesticide - Description
- Pesticide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 1984 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 31 March 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 March 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The fisheries Act 2010, Act No 7 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fisheries Act 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 22.(1) A person shall not catch, retain, land, sell, buy, receive or have in his possession any fish of less than minimum size prescribed for that species of fish.
(2) Any fish of a size less than the minimum size prescribed for that speciesof fish caught accidentally shall be returned to the water forthwith and with the least injury possible - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 22
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 31 March 2010 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Control of Medical Devices) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 47.-(1) The Authority, after considering the application made to it and being satisfied that the conditions set in these Regulations are met, and upon payment of a fee as prescribed in the Fees and Charges Regulations in force, shall issue an import or export permit.
52. (2) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, importation of free samples shall meet the following criteria: (b) the quantity of the commercial pack shall not exceed 300 unit packs per single consignment.
53.-(1) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, application for importation of free of charge medical devices shall be accompanied by the profoma invoice indicating the unit price of each product.
(2) Without prejudice to other conditions set in these Regulations, all free of charge medical devices shall be charged Free on Board as per Fees and Charge.
56. (4) An importer shall avail all necessary documents as may, from time to time, be requested by the Authorised inspector. - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 47 (1); Regulation 52 (2)(b) ; Regulation 53 and Regulation 56 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 February 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 February 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Scheduling of Medicines) GN. No. 63
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Scheduling of Medicines) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 12.-(1) A person who, holds a permit for importation of Human Controlled Medicines, shall submits justifiable quarter and annual consumption estimates report to the Authority.
13.-(1) All manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, scientists, scientific institutions and hospitals, shall keep records of quantities of each human controlled drug manufactured and individual acquisition and disposal of drugs.
22 (5) The manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, scientists, scientific institutions and veterinary center or clinic, shall keep such records to show the quantities of each drug manufactured and individual acquisition and disposal of drugs. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulations 12 (1) ; 13 (1) and 22(5); First Schedule
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Narcotic drugs and substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s.
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
