Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 10 July 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
Regulation where the measure is specified: Kenya Standard specification for General Claims labeling requirements for packaged food.
Country/Region applying the measure: Kenya
The rationale of the measure: To curb unfair trade and ensure value for money to the consumers.
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: General Claims labeling requirements for packaged food, prohibited claims, misleading claims and conditional claims
Reference of the measure: KS EAS 804:2014
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 19	Prepackaged food	No		30 October 2015

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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