Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

A31: Labelling requirements

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  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

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  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 

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  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

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  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 

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  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

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  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 

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  Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4201: Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.

  The measure came into effect on 26 May 2006

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  26 May 2006 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  BOS 201: 2006 Cereals and pulses – Certain pulses – Specification 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Botswana 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  This Standard specifies Quality factors, maximum residue limits, labelling and packaging
  for the whole, shelled or split pulses defined below which are intended for human consumption. The following pulses are covered by this standard: beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean. 

  Reference of the measure

  Clause 4 of the standard 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  4201	Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.	No

  Description

  Beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean. 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  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

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  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 

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  Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.

  The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 March 1974 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Customs and Excise Duty 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

  42. Importation of cigarettes
  Subject to the proviso to section 60(2) of the Act, no importer shall import any cigarettes into Botswana unless they are properly packed in an unbroken and unopened container which contains 10, 20 or 30 cigarettes and bears a stamp impression as determined by the Director. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 42 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2402	Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.	Yes	Cigarettes

  Description

  Cigarettes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world and the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 13 November 2010

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  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 

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  Applied by Kenya for

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  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. 

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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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 

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  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

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 20 February 2015

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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

  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