Complaint
- Complaint number
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NTB-001-108
- NTB Type
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3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)
- NTM Code
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Complaint
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A South African Exporter has reported that the Kenyan authorities have issued notification on new requirements for exporters and importers to record all trademarks in aid to protect intellectual properties and prevent importation of counterfeit goods into Kenya under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, No. 13 of 2008. This requirement, while it is , has cost implications to the Wine industry of South Africa who have to incur additional costs to enforce it. Further, it is not clear how it will work in practice or how it will be managed especially that applications are done on line and that the registration has 1 year validity, after which it has to be renewed annually.The cost to record is estimated at USD25 000 for the Brands exported to Kenya. The exporters also have the same products analyzed by ISO 17025 labs and pay USD265 per container to confirm full compliance.
The Exporter is of the view that whenever products are to be exported, are certified by SGS as to who the proprietors of the products are. The annual required registration would result in increased cost of the products.
- Progress update note
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- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
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Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards (Government institution)
- Reporting Country or Region
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South Africa
- Country specific trade issue
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No
- Date of incident
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2023-05-02
- Status
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In process
- Product Description
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Wine of fresh grapes, that include fortified wines and grape of fermertation has been arrested by additional alcohol in containers
- Total value
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0
- Date reported
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2023-05-08 12:34
- Modified
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2023-08-04 11:11
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