Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

he East African Commu nity Standardisation, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing (Leather Measuring Equipment) Regulations, 2016 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The East African Community Standardisation, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing (Leather Measuring Equipment) Regulations, 2016 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

The rationale of the measure

To ensure that all working parts are complete and secure and are operating freely. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

6. The maximum permissible errors on initial verification, inspection or re-verification of leather measuring instruments shall be as set out in the Schedule.
7. The verification mark on leather measuring instruments shall be placed on a soft-metal plug or stud, or other sealing device fitted to the dial or other essential and permanent part of the instrument.

Schedule (r.5)
Capacity of instrument Maximum permissible Error in excess or in deficiency
On initial verification On Inspection of re-verification

Up to and including 1square
metre but not exceeding 2m2 100 cm2 200 cm2
150 cm2 300 cm2

Exceeding 2m2 but not exceeding 4m2 200 cm2 400 cm2
Exceeding 4m2 but not exceeding 8m2 300 cm2 600 cm2 

Reference of the measure

Sections 6 & 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

leather Measuring instruments 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries