Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

10 July 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Kenya Standard specification for General Claims labeling requirements for packaged food. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

The rationale of the measure

To curb unfair trade and ensure value for money to the consumers 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

It specifies general Claims labeling requirements for packaged food, prohibited claims, misleading claims and conditional claims 

Reference of the measure

KSEAS 804:2014 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All packaged food products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.