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 [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

5. Certificates required for imported animals
The following certificates from the veterinary authority of the country of origin (such veterinary authority being one approved by the Director) shall be furnished to the inspecting officer at the port of entry in respect of—
(1) all animals: a certificate certifying that the animals come from an area free from contagious and infectious diseases, and a certificate from a veterinary surgeon based on clinical evidence certifying that the animals were in good health, and free from any contagious or infectious diseases, such certificates being dated not more than ten days prior to the date of embarkation;
(2) cattle: a certificate certifying that the cattle are free from tuberculosis, as determined by an approved test, such certificate being dated not more than twenty days before the date of embarkation;
(3) horses, mules and donkeys: a certificate certifying that the animals are free from glanders, as determined by an approved test, such certificate being dated not more than twenty-one days before the date of importation: Provided that the conditions in this paragraph may be waived in respect of the countries which may be specified by the Director;
(4) canine animals and feline animals: a certificate signed by a veterinary surgeon certifying that the animals have been vaccinated against rabies, such certificate being dated not earlier than three years and not later than six months before the date of importation: Provided that the conditions in this paragraph may be waived or modified by the Director in case of the countries prescribed in the Second Schedule. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 5 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Animals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries