Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 02 January 2009
Publication where the measure is specified: Kenya Gazette Suplement Acts 2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: The Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products and Regulated Articles) Regulations, 2009.
Country/Region applying the measure: Kenya
Coded list of objectives: C: Protection of life and health of plants
Description of the measure: 5. (1) A person shall not import plant, plant product and regulated article unless
(a) he has obtained an import permit granted by the National Plant Protection Organization; or
(b) he has an original Phytosanitary Certificate issued by National Plant Protection Organization of the exporting country.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1),the National Plant Protection Organization may exempt a plant, plant product or regulated article from the requirements of obtaining an import permit or phytosanitary certificate upon written approval by the Authorized Officer.
(3) An application for an import permit under (1) (a) shall be made to the National Plant Protection Organization at a prescribed fee
Reference of the measure: Section 5 (1) (a) & (3)
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 4	Plants and plant products	No		02 January 2009

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	02 January 2009

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