Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2017 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

COFFEE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 2017 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

31.(1) The Authority shall establish and enforce standards in grading, sampling and inspections, tests and analysis, specifications, units of measurement, code of practice and packaging, preservation, conservation and environmental sustainability and transportation of coffee.

32. (1) The Authority may appoint inspectors to conduct independent inspection of a grower’s farm, a mill warehouse or the premises of a coffee trader to ascertain whether the requirements of the Act and these regulations are being complied with.
(2) In carrying out an inspection under subregulation (1) the inspectors shall—
(a) monitor activities along the value chain of coffee to ensure compliance with set regulations and standards;
(b) undertake inspections to ensure compliance with these regulations;
(c) ensure that all people dealing with coffee adhere to the conditions of registration and licensing set out in the Second Schedule.
(3) An inspector shall work in collaboration with the County executive committee member for agriculture of the respective county in the discharge of functions under this regulation. 

Reference of the measure

PART VI—QUALITY ASSURANCE 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

coffee 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.