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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/747 Kenya 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Other
The standard is intended for use by first…
The standard is intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/ hazardous materials. It provides guidance to drivers, emergency services and others dealing with emergencies involving the transport of corrosives.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by establishing standards intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/ hazardous materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The standard is intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/ hazardous materials. It provides guidance to drivers, emergency services and others dealing with emergencies involving the transport of corrosives.
Protection against dangerous goods - Organic peroxides
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/529 Kenya 2017 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Other
Guidelines for utilization and disposal of solid…
Guidelines for utilization and disposal of solid wastes from integrated steel plants
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health through waste management
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Guidelines for utilization and disposal of solid wastes from integrated steel plants
Solid wastes
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
13.030.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Keywords
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/542 Kenya 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Off-grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits –…
Off-grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits – Requirements
Environment related objective
The Requirements aim to ensure the quality of environmental products, solar photovoltaic lighting kits
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Off-grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits – Requirements
Solar energy engineering
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
27.160
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/566 Kenya 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Services
Transport of dangerous goods by rail —…
Transport of dangerous goods by rail — Operational and design requirements and emergency preparedness
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Transport of dangerous goods by rail — Operational and design requirements and emergency preparedness
Transport by rail, Protection against dangerous goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
03.220.30
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/570 Kenya 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Services
Transport of dangerous goods – Inspection…
Transport of dangerous goods – Inspection requirements of road vehicles for the issue of dangerous goods transport permits: This Standard covers the inspection requirements of road vehicles used to transport dangerous goods as classified in KS 2324 and in quantities in excess of the exempted quantities as listed in KS 2384
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and establish quality requirements of road vehicles used to transport dangerous goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Transport of dangerous goods – Inspection requirements of road vehicles for the issue of dangerous goods transport permits: This Standard covers the inspection requirements of road vehicles used to transport dangerous goods as classified in KS 2324 and in quantities in excess of the exempted quantities as listed in KS 2384
Transport in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
03.220.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/593 Kenya 2017 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Ban of Carrier bag; – bag constructed with…
Ban of Carrier bag; – bag constructed with handles and or without gussets; – Flat bag – Bag constructed without handles, and with or without gussets
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health through banning the use, manufacture and importation of all plastics and bags used for commercial and household packaging
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ban of Carrier bag; – bag constructed with handles and or without gussets; – Flat bag – Bag constructed without handles, and with or without gussets
Plastics in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation adopted for urgent problems
ICS - HS Code
83.080.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
42975
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/466 Kenya 2016
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable and…
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for…
This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for bio -fertilizers. It does not cover manures and plant growth promoters. Bio -fertilizer are products containing living organisms which colonize the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promote growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients and/or growth stimulus to the target crop, when applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil . They may be formulated in different types of inorganic and organic carriers.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by laying out requirements for bio- fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for bio -fertilizers. It does not cover manures and plant growth promoters. Bio -fertilizer are products containing living organisms which colonize the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promote growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients and/or growth stimulus to the target crop, when applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil . They may be formulated in different types of inorganic and organic carriers.
Fertilizers
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
31
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon declaration as manadatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization and Investment
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/497 Kenya 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, General environmental protection, Sustainable forestry management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Forestry
DKS 2648: 2015 Health, safety and environmental…
DKS 2648: 2015 Health, safety and environmental guidelines for the construction and operation of timber treatment plants

This standard serves as a practical guide on occupational health and safety and environmental aspects in and around timber treatment plants with the intention to reduce health and safety and environmental risks. It is applicable to any treatment process in which waterborne preservatives , flame-retardants, anti-sap stain chemicals, organic solvent-based preservatives or oil-borne preservatives are used.
Environment related objective
To specify environmental guidelines for the construction and operation of timber treatment plants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DKS 2648: 2015 Health, safety and environmental guidelines for the construction and operation of timber treatment plants

This standard serves as a practical guide on occupational health and safety and environmental aspects in and around timber treatment plants with the intention to reduce health and safety and environmental risks. It is applicable to any treatment process in which waterborne preservatives , flame-retardants, anti-sap stain chemicals, organic solvent-based preservatives or oil-borne preservatives are used.
Health, safety and environmental guidelines for the construction and operation of timber treatment plants
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of industrialization and International trade
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/500 Kenya 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications Services
The identification and classification of…
The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes

The standard covers the identification of dangerous goods that are capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety or to property and the environment. Dangerous goods are classified in nine classes and three packing groups in accordance with the United Nations' Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Model Regulations. The nine classes relate to the type of hazard whereas the three packing groups relate to the degree of danger posed within the class. This standard applies to road and rail modes of transport.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by covering the identification of dangerous goods that are capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety or to property and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes

The standard covers the identification of dangerous goods that are capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety or to property and the environment. Dangerous goods are classified in nine classes and three packing groups in accordance with the United Nations' Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Model Regulations. The nine classes relate to the type of hazard whereas the three packing groups relate to the degree of danger posed within the class. This standard applies to road and rail modes of transport.
Transport in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
03.220.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/112/REV.1 Kenya 2015 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
This code of practice provides guidelines for…
This code of practice provides guidelines for achieving requirements for food safety and quality; worker health, safety and welfare; environmental protection and sustainability by stakeholders along the tea value chain in Kenya.
Environment related objective
To achieve requirements for environmental protection and sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This code of practice provides guidelines for achieving requirements for food safety and quality; worker health, safety and welfare; environmental protection and sustainability by stakeholders along the tea value chain in Kenya.
Tea
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Industrialization and enterprise development
Keywords
Environment

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