Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

C1: Pre-shipment inspection 

Date when the measure came into force

29 September 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Legal notice no. 78 of 15th July 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Preshipmement Verification of conformity (PVoC) 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

The rationale of the measure

Objectives of the program
i To ensure quality of products, health and safety, and environmental protection for consumers
ii To facilitate trade by ensuring that compliant goods are given expedited clearance at the port of entry.
iii To safeguard the country from unfair trade practices and dumping of substandard goods by ensuring that imported products comply with the same requirements to which locally manufactured goods are subjected
iv To safeguard the country’s national security
v To prevent deceptive trade practices 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora 

Description of the measure

In line with the Public Notice jointly issued by KEBS and KRA on 13th November, 2015, the requirement for
inspection and issuance of Certificate of Conformity was expanded to cover ALL IMPORTS. These measures take effect for goods shipped from the country of supply/origin on or after 1st December 2015.
Goods already certified by KEBS under the Diamond Scheme shall be accepted based on the Diamond mark Certification
Goods manufactured within the EAC partner states shall be cleared in line with the provision of the EAC SQMT. 

Reference of the measure

Section 4.0 of the Manual 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products imported into Kenya with exception of products from the EAC Partner States covered under the EAC SQMT Act of 2006. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.