Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

31 May 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Environmental Management and Coordination (Controlled Substances) Regulations, 2007 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

No person shall import into Kenya a controlled substance unless such a person has a valid license issued by the Authority. 

Reference of the measure

Part III - Licensing and permit provisions 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Group 1 consist of partially halogenated flourochemicals with ozone depleting substances of less than 0.12 and defined as transitional substances;

Group 2 consist of hydrobromoflourocarbons with ozone depleting substances estimated to vary from 0.1 to 1 and;

Group 3 consist of bromochloromethane with ozone depleting substances 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.