Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

17 December 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic of Kenya, Laws of Kenya Breast Milk Substitutes (regulation and Control) No. 34 of 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Breast Milk Substitutes (Regulation and Control) NO. 34 OF 2012 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

9The package of a designated or complementary food product shall contain notices, warnings and necessary information with respect to promotion of breastfeeding and proper use of breast milk substitutes in the wording, size and manner prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary 

Reference of the measure

Part III section 9 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Designated or complementary infant food products:
(a) any food or drink designed for infants marketed or otherwise
represented to be a partial or total replacement of breast milk,
whether or not it is suitable for that purpose;
(b) feeding bottles;
(c) teats;
(d) infant formula;
(e) follow-up formula for infants or children between the age of six
months to twenty-four months;
(f) products marketed or otherwise represented as being suitable for
feeding infants of up to the age of six months;
(g) breast milk fortifiers;
(h) pacifiers;
(i) cups with spout; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.