Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

Declaration of Fish and Bees as Animals for purposes of the Animal Diseases Act (Cap. 364) 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

PROHIBITION OF CHLORAMPHENICAL, NITROFURANS
[L.N.25/2010.]
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 of the Animal Diseases Act, the Director of Veterinary Services prohibits the use of Chloramphenical, Nitrofurans and Recombinant Bovine Somatotrophin in food producing animals 

Reference of the measure

Para 1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries