Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling 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

KS 28, Kenya Standard Specification for Cheese-Part 5 Cottage Cheese 

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 quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Cottage cheese for human consumption or further processing. 

Reference of the measure

KS 28: Part 5 : 2015 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cottage Cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.