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
KS EAS 765: 2013 specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for brown rice of the varieties grown from Oryza spp., intended for human consumption or for processing to milled rice 
Country/Region applying the measure
Kenya 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
The Standard specifies quality, characteristics, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins, microbial and other contaminants 
Reference of the measure
Chapter 7 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
Description
Brown rice 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
Entire world