Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1975 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya/SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES ACT Cap 326 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Seeds and plant Varieties Act No 1 of 1972, revised 2012 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(5) An order under this section shall be made after consultation with representatives of such interests as appear to the Service to be concerned and may—
(a)include provision as to the methods by which importers may be required to prove whether consignments of seeds fall within any exception specified in the order;
(b)prescribe the form and manner in which applications are to be made for licences and the form of licences, and the fees payable therefor;
(c)contain such other transitional, supplemental and incidental provisions as appear to the Service to be expedient.
[Act No. 53 of 2012, s. 12.] 

Reference of the measure

Part IV para 15 (5) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

seeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.