Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 20 February 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: The Kenya Gazzette Vol. CXVII-No. 17-Gazzete notice 1198
Regulation where the measure is specified: Standards Act CAP 496, Declaration of Kenya Standards
Country/Region applying the measure: Kenya
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: The Standard specifies quality, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies requirements for food additives and limits for heavy metals and microbials.
Reference of the measure: KS 326-1:2009
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
15	Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 2015

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