Non-tariff Measures
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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
- KS EAS 104:2014 Alcoholic beverages - Methods of sampling and test.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies quality, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies requirements for food additives and limits for heavy metals and microbials.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Alcoholic Beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KSEAS 138:2014
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, mirobiological limits, Packaging requirements and labelling requirements for still table table wines imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KS EAS 138:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Still table wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Fortified Wine
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, microbiological limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 139:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fortified Wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Sparkled Wine
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Test and Sampling requirements, Heavy metal limits, microbiological limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 140:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sparkled wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for whisky.
- 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 requirements, specific quality requirements, heavy metal limits, packaging and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements for whisky imported or locally produced in Kenya
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 141:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Whisky
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Vodka
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements for Vodka imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 142:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Vodka
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Brandy
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Brandy imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 143:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Brandy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Gin
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Gin imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 145:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Gin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Neutral Spirits
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Neutral Spirits imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 144:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Neutral spirits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Beer
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Beer imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 63:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Beer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Rum
- 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 General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Rum imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 146:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Rum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2209.00.10: --- Spirit vinegar and 2209.00.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 209(2) No person shall manufacture, process, pack, store or sell any package containing spirit vinegar unless, in compliance with regulation 3, it bears a label in which shall be written the words "SPIRIT VINEGAR".
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 209(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2209.00.10 --- Spirit vinegar No 2209.00.90 --- Other No - Description
- Spirit vinegar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2103.90.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 219. Special labelling requirements for hydrolysed sauce and blended hydrolysed sauce
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell a package containing hydrolysed sauce or blended hydrolysed sauce unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words "hydrolysed plant protein sauce (HPP sauce)" are mentioned on the label where the hydrolysed sauce is derived from plants;
(b) the words "hydrolysed vegetable protein sauce (HVP sauce)" are mentioned on the label where the hydrolysed sauce is derived exclusively from vegetables;
(c) the words "blended hydrolysed plant protein sauce (Blended HPP sauce)" are mentioned on the label where the hydrolysed sauce is derived from plants; or
(d) the words "blended hydrolysed vegetable protein sauce (Blended HVP sauce)" are
mentioned on the label where the hydrolysed sauce is derived exclusively from vegetables. - Reference of the measure
- Article 219
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.90.90 --- Other Yes Hydrolysed sauce and blended hydrolysed sauce - Description
- Hydrolysed sauce and blended hydrolysed sauce
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. and 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 224. Special labelling requirements for pickle
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell a package containing pickle unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the word "PICKLE OF (followed by the name of the fruit or vegetable)", is mentioned on the label.
(2) No fruit or vegetable shall be named on the label unless it is present in a proportion of not less than 50% of the total fruit or vegetable contained in the pickle. - Reference of the measure
- Article 224
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. No 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. No 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. No - Description
- Pickle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 227. Label
No person shall import, manufacture, store, pack, offer for sale or sell any food to which edible gelatin has been added unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label on the package of the food specifically mentions the following - "CONTAINS EDIBLE GELATIN FROM (state the common name of the animal from which the edible gelatin is obtained)". - Reference of the measure
- Article 227
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes Containing edible gelatin - Description
- Any food containing edible gelatin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2005.40.00: - Peas (Pisum sativum)
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 244. Special labelling requirement for processed dried peas
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell a package containing processed dried peas unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words "PROCESSED DRIED PEAS" are conspicuously mentioned on the label;
(b) the label does not bear any statement or pictorial design indicating or suggesting that the peas are fresh garden peas; and
(c) the label does not bear any pictorial reproduction of peas in the pod. - Reference of the measure
- Article 244
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2005.40.00 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Processed dried peas - Description
- Processed dried peas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 261. Special labelling requirement for skimmed milk
No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing skimmed milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words skimmed milk, skim milk, non-fat milk, reduced fat milk or separated milk, as the case may be, are mentioned on the label; and
(b) the words "NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS EXCEPT ON MEDICAL ADVICE" are mentioned in capital letters. - Reference of the measure
- Article 261
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products Yes Skimmed milk - Description
- Skimmed milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 268. Special labelling requirement for pasteurised milk, sterilised milk or ultra-heat treated milk
No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing pasteurised milk, sterilised milk or ultra heat treated milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the package is marked or labelled so as to indicate the name and address of the milk plant where the milk was processed; and
(b) the label indicates the nature of the milk contained in the package together with the date when the milk was pasteurised or sterilised or ultra heat treated; - Reference of the measure
- Article 268
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products Yes Pasteurised milk, sterilised milk or ultra-heat treated milk - Description
- Pasteurised milk, sterilised milk or ultra-heat treated milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 271. Special labelling requirement for full cream milk powder
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing full cream milk powder unless, in compliance with regulation 3,the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS BELOW THE AGE OF SIX MONTHS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 271
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products Yes Full cream milk powder - Description
- Full cream milk powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 273. Special labelling requirement for skimmed milk powder
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing skimmed milk powder unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS EXCEPT ON MEDICAL ADVICE" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 273
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products Yes skimmed milk powder - Description
- skimmed milk powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A31: Labelling requirements



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