Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

31 December 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

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

Regulation where the measure is specified

Animal Diseases ( Birds) rules 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5. All birds imported from overseas shall be subjected to examination on board ship by an inspecting officer at the time of importation, and no birds shall be moved from the place appointed for examination by the inspecting officer except with the written consent of that officer.
6. The inspecting officer shall satisfy himself, after due inquiry, that the birds imported have not during the voyage either been in contact with any animal which would be likely to spread disease or been exposed to any other infection.
7. The importer shall satisfy the inspecting officer that no fodder or foodstuff likely to cause disease have been taken on board and have been in contact with the birds imported, and no fodder, foodstuffs or equipment shall be landed from the ship except such as are approved by the inspecting officer acting in accordance with instructions from the Director.
8. The inspecting officer may cause all birds imported to be inoculated, dipped, disinfected, sprayed or otherwise treated before a permit for movement is issued from the place of detention. 

Reference of the measure

Section 5-8 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Birds, fodder or foodstuff 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

all countries