Non-Tariff Barriers

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

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

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

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