Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
12 February 2009 
Publication where the measure is specified
The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya biosafety Act chapter 321A 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Biosafety Act of 2009 
Country/Region applying the measure
Kenya 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 
Description of the measure
20(1) A person shall not import into Kenya a genetically modified organism without the written approval of the Authority.
(2) An application for importation of a genetically modified organism shall—
(a) be in the prescribed manner;
(b) contain—
(i) the information set out in the Fourth Schedule;
(ii) such other information that the applicant or the Authority may consider necessary for the assessment of the potential risk or benefits of importation of the particular genetically modified organism. 
Reference of the measure
Part III section 20 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 2 Agricultural products Yes This measure affects exclusively genetically modified organisms 12 February 2009  
Description
genetically modified organism 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 12 February 2009