Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 Paraffin Wax 
Country/Region applying the measure
Kenya 
The rationale of the measure
To control the product quality 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product. 
Reference of the measure
KS 03-1426:1997 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2712.20.00 - Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil No 10 July 2015  
Description
Paraffin Wax 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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