Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Labelling of Food Additives Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. General principles
(1) Food additives shall not be described or presented on any label or in a labelling
manner which is false, misleading or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding their
character in any respect.
(2) Food additives shall not be described or presented on a label or in any labelling by
words, pictorial or other devices which refer to or are suggestive, either directly or indirectly, of
any product with which such food additives might be confused, or in such a manner as to lead
the consumer to suppose that the food additive is connected with or derived from such other
product, but the term "x flavour" may be used to describe a flavour which is not derived from,
but reproduces the flavour "x".
5. Information on label
Except to the extent otherwise provided in other regulations published under the Act, the
following shall appear on the label of prepackaged food additives as applicable to the food
additive being labelled-
(a) the name of the food additive;
(b) the list of ingredients in the food additive;
(c) the net contents;
(d) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or
supplier thereof;
(e) the country of origin of the food additive;
(f) the lot identification;
(g) date marking and storage instructions; and
(h) instructions for the use thereof.
6. Name of food additive
(1) The name of each food additive present in any food shall be provided indicating the
true nature of the food additive, and shall be specific and not generic in accordance with these
Regulations.
(2) Where a name has been established for a food additive in regulations published
under the Act, that name shall be used in relation to the food additive.
(3) In the absence of a specific name for the food additive, either a common or usual
name, existing by common usage as an appropriate descriptive term which is not misleading to
the consumer, shall be used in relation to the food additive.
(4) Where two or more food additives are present, their names shall be listed in order of
the proportion by mass which each food additive bears to the total contents of the container,
with the food additive present in the greatest proportion by mass being at the top of the list.
(5) In the case of mixtures of flavouring, the name of each flavouring present in the
mixture need not be given, but the generic expression flavour or flavouring may be used together with a true indication of the nature of the flavour.
(6) Except in relation to flavour modifiers, but inclusive of herbs and spices, the generic expression flavour or flavouring may be qualified by the words natural, nature identical or artificial.
7. List of ingredients
Ingredients of food additives shall be declared in the list of ingredients in descending order of their proportion by weight to the total contents of the container, with the ingredients contained in the greatest proportion appearing at the top of the list.
8. Net contents of food additives
The net contents of food additives shall be declared in the metric system or SI units and shall be in the following manner-
(a) for liquid additives, by volume or mass;
(b) for solid food additives, other than those sold in tablet form, by mass;
(c) for semi-solid or viscous food additives, either by mass or volume; and
(d) for food additives sold in tablet form, by mass together with the number of tablets in the package.
9. Name and address of manufacturer, etc.
The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or supplier of the food additive shall be declared on the label.
10. Country of origin
(1) The country of origin of a food additive shall be declared on the label.
(2) Where a food additive undergoes processing in a second country which changes it in nature, the country in which the processing is performed shall be regarded as the country of origin for the purposes of labelling, provided that-
(a) at least 25% of the production costs of the food additive is represented by materials
and labour performed in that country; and
(b) the last process in the production or manufacture of the food additive is represented by materials and labour performed in that country.
11. Lot identification
Each container of food additives shall be embossed or otherwise permanently marked in code or in clear print to identify the producing factory and the lot of the food additives.
12. Date marking of food additives
The labels of prepackaged food additives shall have a best before, sell by or expiry date marked on them in accordance with regulation 12 of the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods Regulations.
13. Instructions on keeping and using
(1) The words for food use or a statement substantially similar thereto shall appear in a prominent position on the label.
(2) Adequate information shall be given about the manner in which a food additive is to be kept and is to be used in food.
14. Presentation of information
(1) Statements required to appear on the label of prepackaged food additives by virtue of these Regulations or any other regulations, shall appear so in a clear and prominent manner such that they are readily legible to the consumer.
(2) Information which is required to appear on the label of prepackaged food additives shall not be obscured by designs or by other written, printed or graphic matter and shall be on contrasting ground to that of the background.
(3) The letters in the name of the food additive shall be in a size reasonably related to the most prominent printed matter on the label.
(4) Where a container of food additives is covered with a wrapper, the wrapper shall carry the necessary information of the label on the container which shall be legible through the outer wrapper.
(5) The name and net contents of a food additive shall appear on that portion of the label normally intended to be presented to the customer at the time of sale.
15. Language
(1) The information required to appear on any label shall be in either English or Setswana.
(2) Where the language on the original label does not include English or Setswana, a supplementary label containing the mandatory information in English or Setswana shall be used instead of re-labelling.
(3) In the case of either re-labelling or a supplementary label the mandatory information provided shall fully and accurately reflect that of the original label. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraphs 4-15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 18 Food additives No - Description
- Food Additives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10.(2) Every label on the container of food for infants or young children shall contain, in written simple English ans Setswana, the following information which shall appear in bold and conspacious characters in prominent position on the container-
a) instructions for the appropriate preparation in words of easily understood graphics;
b) instructions for proper sterilization of equipment and utensils;
c) a warning about the health hazards of incorrect preparation or use of the product
d) the recommended age for use of the product, which in the case of complementary foods should not be before 6 months;
e) the dangers of introducing the product prior to the recommended age;
f) the name of the product;
g) the composition and analysis of the product;
h) nutritional information of the product;
i) the batch number of the product;
j) correct storage instructions of the product;
k) the country of origin of the product;
l) the date of manufacture of the product;
m) the net weight of the product;
n) the net volume of a liquid product;
o) the name and address of the manufacturer;
p) the date of expiry, which shall be indented and stated in order of day, month and year;
q) the list of ingredients used.
3) A label on a container for food for infants and young children shall not contain-
a) pictures of infants, women, animals or toys nor any other picture or text or any symbol depicting a health advantage which idealises food for infants and young children or other designated product;
b. any information comparing breast milk to foods for infants and young children or other designated product
4) No nutrition or health claims shall be made with regard to ingredients or nutrients that are required as part of the essential composition of a food for infants or young children.
5) Only infant formula may be marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for infants younger than 6 months of age. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- (a) infant formula;
(b) formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants;
(c) follow-up formula;
(d) complementary foods;
(e) beverages for infants and young children;
(f) any product marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for feeding infants and young
children;
(g) feeding bottles;
(h) teats;
(i) pacifiers or dummies;
(j) breast pumps;
(k) cups with spouts or similar receptacles for feeding infants and young children
any other product marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for feeding infants
and young children
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 1901.10.00: - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11.(1) No person shall sell infant formula or follow-up formula unless the container or label affixed thereto, contains the following information in written and simple English and Setswana-
a. in bold anc nsipicuous characters in a prominent position and in not less than 50% of the size of the largest words on the container or label and not less than 2mm in height- "IMPORTANT NOTICE: A MOTHER'S BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR HER BABY. CONSULT YOUR HEALTH WORKER BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO USE THIS PRODUCT"; and
b. stating the dangers of using leftover formula.
(2) The label on any container of infant formula or follow-up formula shall not include words such as "maternalised", "humanised" or terms similar thereto nor any comparison to breast milk.
12.(1) The label on any infant formula or follow-up formula shall contain the following words in bold and conspicuous characters in a prominent position and in not less than 50% of the size of the largest words on the label not less than 1.5mm in height-
"WARNING: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION CAREFULLY OR YOUR BABY MAY BECOME ILL. DON NOT USE MORE OR LESS THAN THE QUANTITIES INDICATED. CUP FEEDING IS SAFER THAN FEEDING FROM BOTTLE."
3. The label shall have graphic representations illustrating the method of preparation of the product and methods of feeding using feeding cups and feeding bottles. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 11 and 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1901.10.00 - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale Yes Infant formula and follow-up formulas - Description
- Infant formula and follow-up formulas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 1901.10.00: - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12(2) The label on any container of follow-up formula shall also state that the product shall not be used for infants younger than 6 months.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 12(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1901.10.00 - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale Yes Follow-up formula - Description
- Follow-up formula
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa and 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 31 December 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 December 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- To make provision for the control of livestock.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13. The label on any container of the following types of milk—
(a) sweetened;
(b) condensed;
(c) evaporated;
(d) dried;
(e) skimmed;
(f) low fat;
(g) imitation milk-like dairy products; or
(h) standardised milk
shall contain the following words in bold and conspicuous characters not less than 2mm in
height—
"THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FEEDING BABIES". - Reference of the measure
- Article 13
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Milk in specified forms 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Milk in specified forms 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa Yes Milk in specified forms 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes imitation milk-like dairy products - Description
- a) sweetened milk;
(b) condensed milk;
(c) evaporated milk;
(d) dried milk;
(e) skimmed milk;
(f) low fat milk;
(g) imitation milk-like dairy products; or
(h) standardised milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2308: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included. and 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
The measure came into effect on 10 December 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 December 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Diseases of Animals (Stock Feed) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Labeling of products intended to feed stock
All products manufactured or constituted for the purpose of feeding stock, which are intended for retailing shall, be conspicuously marked)-
"This product does not contain any poultry excreta, meat and bonemeal, or any other protein of animal origin". - Reference of the measure
- Article 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2308 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Stock feed products intended for retailing 2309 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. Yes Stock feed products intended for retailing - Description
- Stock feed products intended for retailing
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 December 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 December 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic of Kenya, Laws of Kenya Breast Milk Substitutes (regulation and Control) No. 34 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Breast Milk Substitutes (Regulation and Control) NO. 34 OF 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 9The package of a designated or complementary food product shall contain notices, warnings and necessary information with respect to promotion of breastfeeding and proper use of breast milk substitutes in the wording, size and manner prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary
- Reference of the measure
- Part III section 9
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food No 17 December 2012 - Description
- Designated or complementary infant food products:
(a) any food or drink designed for infants marketed or otherwise
represented to be a partial or total replacement of breast milk,
whether or not it is suitable for that purpose;
(b) feeding bottles;
(c) teats;
(d) infant formula;
(e) follow-up formula for infants or children between the age of six
months to twenty-four months;
(f) products marketed or otherwise represented as being suitable for
feeding infants of up to the age of six months;
(g) breast milk fortifiers;
(h) pacifiers;
(i) cups with spout;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 December 2012 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 May 1965
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 May 1965
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 254 Act Title: FOOD, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES 1965
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- 4. Deception
Any person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises any food in contravention of any regulations made under this Act, or in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive as regards its character, nature, value, substance, quality, composition, merit or safety, shall be guilty of an offence.
5. Standards of foods
Where a standard has been prescribed for any food, any person who labels, packages, sells or advertises any food which does not comply with that standard, in such a manner that it is likely to be mistaken for food of the prescribed standard, shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 4 & 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 11 May 1965 - Description
- Food products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 May 1965 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 3401: Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or c, 3402: Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01. and 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 11 May 1965
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 May 1965
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 254 Act Title: FOOD, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES 1965
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 21. Deception
Any person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises any chemical substance in contravention of any regulations made under this Act, or in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive as regards its character, value, quality, composition, merit or safety, shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3401 Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or c Yes germicide, antiseptic, disinfectant, detergent and similar products 3402 Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01. Yes germicide, antiseptic, disinfectant, detergent and similar products 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, vermicide - Description
- Chemical substances (germicide, antiseptic, disinfectant, pesticide, vermicide, detergent and similar products)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 May 1965 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world and the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 13 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 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
- The rationale of the measure
- To inform and educate the public on the harmful health, economic and social consequences of the consumption of alcoholic drinks.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- (1) Subject to this section, no person shall -
(a) Manufacture ;
(b) Import ;
(c) Sell or distribute ,
An alcoholic drink unless the package containing the alcoholic drink conforms to the requirements of subsection (2).
(2) Every package containing an alcoholic drink shall -
(a) bear a statement as to its constituents ;
and
(b) have at least two of the health warning messages prescribed in the Second Schedule, in English or Kiswahili.
(3) The statement and health warning referred to in Subsection (2) shall comprise not less than 30% of the total surface area of the package. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV - General Requirements , Section 32 (1), (2) & (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 20 Alcoholic Beverages No 13 December 1972 - Description
- Alcoholic Drinks including alcohol, spirit, wine, beer, traditional alcoholic drink, and any one or more of such varieties containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume, including mixed alcoholic drinks, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed by a human being.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world Inclusion Entire world 13 November 2010 - Description
- All imports into Kenya
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for General Claims labeling requirements for packaged food.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- The rationale of the measure
- To curb unfair trade and ensure value for money to the consumers.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- General Claims labeling requirements for packaged food, prohibited claims, misleading claims and conditional claims
- Reference of the measure
- KS EAS 804:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 30 October 2015 - Description
- All Packaged food products
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
The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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 General labeling requirements for all pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 38-2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- All pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to consumers or for catering purposes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 28, Kenya Standard Specification for Cheese-Part 5 Cottage Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Cottage cheese for human consumption or further processing.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 28: Part 5 : 2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cottage Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for soya protein products: KSEAS 801:2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for soya protein products for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 801:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soya protein products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 28, Kenya Standard Specification for Cheese-Part 4 Tilsiter/Tilter Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Cottage cheese for human consumption or further processing.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 28: Part 4: 2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tislter/Tilsiter Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for cheddar cheese: KS 28-2:2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for cheddar cheese for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 28-2:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cheddar cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Textured soya protein products. KSEAS 802:2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Textured soya protein products for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 802:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textured soya protein products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Pishori rice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Kenya Pishori Rice.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2087:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pishori rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Varieties blend milled rice. KS 2086:2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Varieties blend milled rice.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2086:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Varieties blend milled rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS EAS 765: 2013 specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for brown rice of the varieties grown from Oryza spp., intended for human consumption or for processing to milled rice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies quality, characteristics, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins, microbial and other contaminants
- Reference of the measure
- Chapter 8.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Brown rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world.
A31: Labelling requirements



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