Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain substances 

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 1265: 2009: Kenya Standard Specification for wax based candles 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

The Standard prescribes quality, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also prescribes the test methods, additives, wicks and finish for the product 

Reference of the measure

KS 1265:2009 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Paraffin Wax based Candles 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.