Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A86: Quarantine requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rev. 2012] CAP. 364 Animal Diseases [Subsidiary] [Issue 1] 

Regulation where the measure is specified

ANIMAL DISEASES RULES, 1968 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

4. Examination of imported animals
(1) All animals which have been imported shall be moved to a place of quarantine by the inspecting officer for examination in accordance with these Rules, and shall be subject to any special directions or orders (including orders to destruction) as the Director may issue.
(2) Any person who removes an animal from a place of quarantine without the written authority of an inspecting officer, or who fails to comply with any direction or order of the Director issued under paragraph (1), shall be guilty of an offence.
7. Quarantine of dogs and cats If the Director is satisfied that a canine animal or feline animal which has been imported has not been suitably vaccinated against rabies he shall cause the animal to be detained and isolated at the expense of the owner in a place approved by the Director, for a period of up to six months.
11. Tests and quarantine for imported cattle (1) All cattle which have been imported shall, as soon as the requirements as to licences and certificates have been satisfied, proceed, unless the Director otherwise directs, by train, air or motor transport to a place of quarantine and shall be subjected to a test for tuberculosis at the expense of the owner.
(2) No such cattle shall be released from the place of quarantine until they have given a negative reaction to the test for tuberculosis.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence. [L.N.259/1974.]

[L.N. 259/1974.] 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 4.7 & 11 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All animals. Dogs and cats 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries