Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

[Rev. 2012] CAP. 364 Animal Diseases 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Animal Diseases 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

12. (1) The certificate of a veterinary officer certifying that they have come from an area free from contagious and infectious disease must be furnished to the inspecting officer at the time of importation at the port of entry in respect of all birds imported from overseas.
(2) Such certificate shall be dated not more than ten days prior to the date of embarkation.
13.Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these Rules shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two months or to both 

Reference of the measure

Section 12-13 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Birds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries