Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

2. The importation or the manufacture or use of any living bacterial preparations for the
destruction of rats is prohibited, except under a permit from the Director of Medical
Services and subject to such conditions as the Director of Medical Services may specify. 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Living bacterial preparations (for destruction of rats) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.