Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND RESOURCES, ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES AND BENEFIT SHARING) REGULATIONS, 2016 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

b) The phytosanitary condition of the Material is warranted only as described in any attached phytosanitary certificate. The Recipient assumes full responsibility for complying with the recipient nation’s quarantine regulations and rules as to import or release of genetic material. 

Reference of the measure

Article: 7.0 Warranty 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Genetic resources 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.