Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

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

PROHIBITION AND REGULATION OF IMPORTATION UNDER SECTION 8 [Cap. 213 (1948), Sub. Leg.] 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

PROHIBITION AND REGULATION OF IMPORTATION UNDER SECTION 8
[Cap. 213 (1948), Sub. Leg.]
The importation is prohibited of any live rabbits from any country, port or territory whatsoever, except such rabbits as may be imported with the sanction in writing of the Director and subject to such conditions as he may in any case impose.
[G.N. 1324/1955.]
The importation of the following animals, products and substances from any country,
port or territory whatsoever is prohibited, except with the previous written consent of the
Director—
(a) Swedish Landrace pigs;
(b) semen of animals;
(c) live organisms capable of setting up infections in animals;
(d) vaccines and biological products intended to be used for the control of
disease in animals. 

Reference of the measure

Para 1& 3 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Live rabbits, Swedish Landrace pigs; semen of animals; live organisms capable of setting up infections in animals; vaccines and biological products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries