Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2018 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE CROPS ACT, 2013 

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

8. (1) The Authority shall annually determine the quantity of refined sugar that may be required from manufacturers for domestic consumption while accounting for any shortfall in domestic production of refined sugar.
(2) A registered importer shall apply to the Authority for authorization from the Authority to import a consignment of refined sugar.
(3) A registered exporter shall apply to the Authority for authorization from the Authority to export refined sugar. 

Reference of the measure

8. Authority to determine quantity of refined sugar 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Refined sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.