Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

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

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

19. (1) A person shall not introduce into the environment a genetically modified organism without the written approval of the Authority.
(2) A person wishing to introduce a genetically modified organism into the environment shall submit to the Authority an application describing the activity for which the approval is sought.
(3) An application to introduce a genetically modified organism into the environment shall—
(a) be in the prescribed manner;
(b) contain—
(i) the information set out in the Fourth Schedule; and
(ii) such other information that the applicant or the Authority may consider necessary for the assessment of the potential risk or benefits of the introduction of the particular genetically modified
organism into the environment.
(4) The Authority shall publish in the Gazette , at least two newspapers with nationwide circulation, and in an appropriate electronic media, notice concerning any application for release into the environment of a genetically modified organism, for the general information of the public.
(5) Any person may, within thirty days from the date of publication of the notice, make representations to the Authority regarding such an application, and the Authority shall address appropriately any relevant concerns raised by such a person. 

Reference of the measure

Part III section 19 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

genetically modified organism 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.