Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

Date when the measure came into force

30 October 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Kenya Standard specification for Rum 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Rum imported or locally produced in Kenya. 

Reference of the measure

KSEAS 146:2014 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rum 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.