Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2018 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE SUGAR (IMPORTS, EXPORTS AND BY- PRODUCTS) REGULATIONS, 2018 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

5. (1) A person who intends to import sugar or sugar by-products
shall apply for an import licence as per the requirements in schedule I.
(2) The Authority may issue to a person who intends to import sugar
or sugar by-products with a pre-import approval before issuing the import
licence for the importation of a specific consignment.
(3) The Authority shall issue an import licence to a registered
importer where the importer is in compliance with the requirements set
out in subsection 1 above. 

Reference of the measure

5. Import license and pre-import authority 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sugar and sugar by-products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.