Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons 

Date when the measure came into force

11 May 1965 

Publication where the measure is specified

Act No: CAP. 254 Act Title: FOOD, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES 1965 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

13. Prohibited sale of cosmetics
Any person who sells any cosmetic that—
(a) has in or upon it any substance that may cause injury to the health of the user when the cosmetic is used—
(i) according to the directions on the label of or accompanying such cosmetic; or
(ii) for such purposes and by such methods of use as are customary or usual therefor; or
(b) consists in whole or in part of any filthy, disgusting, rotten, decomposed or diseased substance or of any injurious foreign matter; or
(c) was prepared, preserved, packed or stored under insanitary conditions,
shall be guilty of an offence. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 13 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cosmetics 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries