Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A64: Storage and transport conditions 
Date when the measure came into force
12 April 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
22. (1) A person transporting through Kenya genetically modified organisms, which are not destined for use in Kenya shall—
(a) apply for a written approval of such transportation from the Authority; and
(b) ensure that the genetically modified organisms being transported are properly packaged and transported in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed and any applicable international standards.
(2) An application to transport genetically modified organisms through Kenya shall be in the prescribed manner.

50. Handling, packaging, etc., of genetically modified organisms Any person manufacturing or importing any genetically modified organisms shall ensure that the handling, packaging, identification and transportation of genetically modified organisms is done in the prescribed manner 
Reference of the measure
Part III section 22 (1) (b);
Part IX section 51 
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 April 2009  
Description
Genetically modified organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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