Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Genetically modified organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.