Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1959
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1959
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9 (2) Without derogation from the generality of the provisions of subsection (1), the Minister may in regulations, orders or notices made in terms of that subsection-
e) prohibit the importation of growing media, invertebrates and plants except by specified ports or places of entry and routes and by specified methods of transport;
(f) direct or authorise the detention of imported growing media, invertebrates and plants for observation and prescribe the precautions to be taken during detention - Reference of the measure
- PART III: Section 9(2e, f)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- growing media, invertebrates and plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.
The measure came into effect on 26 February 1988
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 February 1988
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 24 of 1988
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of goods (Livestock Hormones) Regulations, 1988
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall import, distribute, dispose of, purchase or sell within Zimbabwe any livestock hormone.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to the importation or distribution of livestock hormones intended solely to be used by a veterinary surgeon for therapeutic purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Article 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2937 Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones. Yes Livestock hormones - Description
- Livestock hormones
1. Benzoestrol
2. Dienoestrol
3. Diethylatilboestrol
4. Entriol
5. Etron
6. Ethinyloestradiol
7. Equilenine
8. 17a-oestradiol
9. 17b-oestradiol
10. 5a- oestrane
11. Oestriol
12. Hexoestrol
13. Lynoestral
14. Melengoestrolacetate
15. Megoestrolacetate
16. Medroxyprogesterone
17. Progesterone
18. 1-dehydrotestosterone
19. 5-dehydrotestosterone
20. 6-dehydrotestosterone
21. 17a-methyltestosterone
22. Ethisterone
23. 19- northisterone
24. 19a- nortestosterone
25. 19B- nortestosterone
26. Testosterone
27. Vinyltestosterone
28. Fluoxymesterone
29. Methandrostenolone
30. Norethindrel
31. a-trenbolone
32. B-trenbolone
33. Zearalanone
34. Zearalenone
35. a-zearalanol
36. B-zearalanol
37. Zeranol
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 7323: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel., 7418.10.00: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like and 7615.10.00: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like
The measure came into effect on 12 November 1971
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 November 1971
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesian Government Notice No. 964 of 1971
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Public Health (Metal Content in Food Vessels) Regulations, 1971
- 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
- 3. No person shall import, sell, have in his possession or use vessels which are rusty or defectively soldered or jointed , or are soldered, or made of , jointed or coated with material containing, in any part likely to come into contact with such food or water , any of the substances mentioned in the first column of the following table in such amounts that , when the vessel is filled to capacity with a 4 per cent. solution of acetic acid at a temperature f 90 degrees Celsius and heated on a boiling water bath for thirty minutes , it will yield to the acetic acid solution amounts of such substances in excess of those indicated in the second column-
Mg/kg
Antimony (Sb) 1,0
Arsenic (As) 1,0
Cadmium (Cd) 1,0
Copper (Cu) 20,0
Fluorine (F) 1,0
Lead (Pb) 1,0
Nickel (Ni) 50,0
Tin (Sn) 250,0
Zinc (Zn) 50,0 - Reference of the measure
- Article 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7323 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel. Yes Food vessels 7418.10.00 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like Yes Food vessels 7615.10.00 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like Yes Food vessels - Description
- Food vessels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2937.11.00: Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues, 2937.12.00: Insulin and its salts, 2937.19.00: Other, 2937.21.00: Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehy-drocortisone) and prednisolone (de-hydrohydocortisone), 2937.22.00: Halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones, 2937.23.00: Oestrogens and progestogens and 2937.29.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1988
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1988
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 24 of 1988
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods (Livestock Hormones) Regulations, 1988.
- 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
- 3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall import, distribute, dispose of, purchase or sell within Zimbabwe any Livestock hormone.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to the importation or distribution of livestock hormones intended solely to be used by a veterinary surgeon for therapeutic purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Art 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
- 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 2937.11.00 Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues No 2937.12.00 Insulin and its salts No 2937.19.00 Other No 2937.21.00 Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehy-drocortisone) and prednisolone (de-hydrohydocortisone) No 2937.22.00 Halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones No 2937.23.00 Oestrogens and progestogens No 2937.29.00 Other No - Description
- Livestock hormones:
1. Benzoestrol 19. 5-dehydrotestosterone
2. Dienoestrol 20. 6-dehydrortestosterone
3. Diethylatilboestrol 21. 17a-methyltestosterone
4. Entriol 22. Ethisterone
5. Etron 23. 19-northisterone
6. Ethinyloestradiol 24. 19a-nortestosterone
7. Equilenine 25. 19B-nortestosterone
8. 17a-oestradiol 26. Testosterone
9. 17B-oestradiol 27. Vinyltestosterone
10. 5a-oestrane 28. Fluoxymesterone
11. Oestriol 29. Methandrostenolone
12. Hexoestrol 30. Norethindrel
13. Lynoestral 31. a-trenbolone
14. Melegoestrolacetate 32. B-trenbolone
15. Megoestrolacetate 33. Zearalanone
16. Medroxyprogesterone 34. Zearalenone
17. Progesterone 35. a-zearalanol
18. 1-dehydrotestosterone 36. B-zearalanol
37. Zeranol
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 1007: Grain sorghum.
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A2: Tolerance limits for residues and restricted use of substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette Vol. XLVIII, No, 59
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Quality factors
Grading and classification
Test methods
Sampling
Labelling and packaging - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1007 Grain sorghum. Yes Sorghum grains - whole and dehulled - Description
- Sorghum grains - whole and dehulled
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 16 August 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A2: Tolerance limits for residues and restricted use of substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 August 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO EDIBLE FATS AND OILS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- (1) These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils and mixtures thereof which are intended for final consumption, including catering purposes or which are used as medium of cooking or as ingredients in the manufacture of foodstuffs.
(5).For the purposes of section 2 (1) (b) (i) of the Act, in so far as it applies to foodstuffs, edible fats and oils used for the frying of food are hereby deemed to be harmful or injurious to human health, unless they contain less than-
(a) 16% polymerised triglycerides; and/or
(b) 25% polar components. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible fats and oils - Description
- edible fats and oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 16 August 1996 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 April 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Control (Maximum Levels of Aflatoxins in Food) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3. Maximum levels of aflatoxins in food
(1) All foods ready for human consumption shall not contain more than 10 micrograms per kilogram of aflatoxin, of which aflatoxin B1 shall not be more than 5 micrograms per kilogram.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1), peanuts intended for further processing shall not contain more than 15 micrograms per kilogram of aflatoxin.
(3) Milk shall not contain more than 0.05 micrograms per litre of aflatoxin M1. - Reference of the measure
- Article 3
- 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
- Food products
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 2501.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 September 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 September 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Grade Salt Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Contaminants
(1) Food grade salt shall-
(a) not contain contaminants in such amounts and in such form as may be harmful to the consumer;
(b) not contain contaminants exceeding maximum levels listed in Schedule II. - Reference of the measure
- Article 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 - Other Yes Food grade salt - Description
- Food grade salt
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
The measure came into effect on 10 December 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 December 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Control (Maximum Levels of Melamine in Food) 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
- 3. Maximum levels of melamine in certain types of food
(1) All infant formula, food intended for children under 36 months of age and food for special dietary uses shall not contain more than 1 milligram melamine per kilogram of food (1mg/kg melamine).
(2) All food, except food covered under subregulation (1), shall not contain more han 2.5 milligrams of melamine per kilogram of food (2.5mg/kg melamine).
(3) For purposes of section 12 of the Act, all food products which do not comply with subregulation (1) and (2) of this regulation are deemed to be adulterated and unfit for human consumption. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 3
- 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
- All food products
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 2309.90.91: --- Imported from Switzerland and 2309.90.91: --- Imported from Switzerland
The measure came into effect on 12 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 25:2009 Animal feeding stuffs - Part 1: Cattle feeds - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- The requirements of BOS 25 include the following: Growth stimulants and related compounds added to feeds shall be used at the levels approved by the Ministry of Agriculture; Cattle feeds shall not contain pathogens, toxins and anti-nutritional factors that exceed upper limits specified in the standard; composite samples shall be tested for all parameters as outlined in the standard.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 -7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309.90.91 --- Imported from Switzerland No PG: 2 Agricultural products No - Description
- Cattle feeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 September 1993
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 September 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Control Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 12. Offences and penalties
(1) Any person who sells any food that has in or upon it any poisonous or harmful substance, or consists in whole or in part of any filthy, dirty, tainted, putrid, rotten, decomposed, or diseased substance or foreign matter, or is in any way adulterated or otherwise unfit for human consumption, shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 12(1)
- 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
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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 2176:2009 Specifies the requirements for popped corn (popcorn) intended for human consumptions
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies quality, packaging and Marking requirements. It also specifies heavy metal, microbial and aflatoxin limits. It also specifies sampling and test methods.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Popcorn
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers
The measure came into effect on 04 August 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 August 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,FERTILIZERS AND ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS ACT CHAPTER 345
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fretilizers and Animal Foodstauff Act 23 of 1962 Revised Edition 2014 [2012]
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 12. Deleterious ingredients
(1) Any person who sells a fertilizer or animal foodstuff containing deleterious ingredients shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, unless he proves—
(a) that he did not know and could not with reasonable care have known that the fertilizer or animal foodstuff contained a deleterious ingredient; and
(b) where he obtained the fertilizer or animal foodstuff from some other person, that on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained it, and as to any statement given to him and any mark applied to the fertilizer or animal foodstuff when he obtained it:Provided that proceedings for an offence under this section shall not be instituted unless the fertilizer or animal foodstuff has been sampled by an inspector in the prescribed manner on the premises on which it was sold and the sample has been analyzed in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of any rules made thereunder.
(2) Any substance prohibited by rules made under paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 19 of this Act shall, if present in a fertilizer or animal foodstuff or, where a percentage limit has been prescribed by such rules, if present in excess of that limit, as the case may be, be deemed to be a deleterious ingredient unless the contrary is proved. - Reference of the measure
- Section 12, subsection b (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No - Description
- Fertilizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 August 1967 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 August 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 August 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,FERTILIZERS AND ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS ACT CHAPTER 345
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fretilizers and Animal Foodstauff Act 23 of 1962 Revised Edition 2014 [2012]
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 12. Deleterious ingredients
(1) Any person who sells a fertilizer or animal foodstuff containing deleterious ingredients shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, unless he proves—
(a) that he did not know and could not with reasonable care have known that the fertilizer or animal foodstuff contained a deleterious ingredient; and
(b) where he obtained the fertilizer or animal foodstuff from some other person, that on demand by or on behalf of the prosecutor he gave all the information in his power with respect to the person from whom he obtained it, and as to any statement given to him and any mark applied to the fertilizer or animal foodstuff when he obtained it:Provided that proceedings for an offence under this section shall not be instituted unless the fertilizer or animal foodstuff has been sampled by an inspector in the prescribed manner on the premises on which it was sold and the sample has been analyzed in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of any rules made thereunder.
(2) Any substance prohibited by rules made under paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 19 of this Act shall, if present in a fertilizer or animal foodstuff or, where a percentage limit has been prescribed by such rules, if present in excess of that limit, as the case may be, be deemed to be a deleterious ingredient unless the contrary is proved. - Reference of the measure
- Section 12, subsection b (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 8 Foodstuffs of animal origin No 04 August 1967 - Description
- Animal foodstuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 August 1967 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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 800: 2013 Soya milk — Specification
- 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 and other contaminants
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soya milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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 800: 2013 Soya milk — Specification
- 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 and other contaminants
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Soya milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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 326-1. Edible fats and oils - Specification - Parts 1: Animal fats and oils (Fourth Edition).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies quality, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies requirements for food additives and limits for heavy metals and microbials.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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.
- 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
A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
A2: Tolerance limits for residues and restricted use of substances
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances