Their use in cosmetics was prohibited through gazette notices 4310 of 14th August 19 of November 2000. All skin care preparations like creams, lotions, gels, soaps, etc containing hydroquinone, steroids and hormonal preparations should be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of the Ministry of Health for medical use. They are therefore classified as drugs and should be applied only upon the advice and direction of a medical doctor. The prohibition/ban is aimed at protecting unsuspecting consumers and discourage dumping of these products in the Kenyan Market.Hydroquinone, oxidizing agents and hormonal preparations are used for treating various medical conditions. KEBS Inspection Agencies have been instructed not to inspect the above named brands.Īny imports/manufacture of above dry cell batteries will be destroyed at the importer’s/manufacture’s cost. This follows consistent surveillance monitoring of the performance of the brands of dry cell batteries. Use the Tabs below to find more banned items.īelow is an updated list of banned brands of dry cell batteries. Foodstuffs and related products already in the Kenyan market outlets from China and proximity territories shall undergo surveillance to establish health and safety for our nationals and visitors.All foodstuffs from China and proximity territories shall undergo 100% inspection in Kenya and the countries of origin before shipping.This exercise will be in force until the affected products are proved to be free from the contaminants.īan of milk and milk related productsfrom china and proximity territoriesįollowing a global alarm of milk and milk related products and foods from the People’s Republic of China and proximity territories, Kenya Bureau of Standards announces the following measures aimed at protecting the health and safety of Kenyans to take effect immediately: All milk and milk related products from China and proximity territories have been banned from entering Kenya until further notice and review. This is in addition to the earlier announcement on the ban on milk and milk related products and strict surveillance on all food and foodstuffs from China and related countries. The related eggs products will include noodles, mayonnaise, animal feeds and animal feed inputs. Ban of eggs and egg derivative/related products from china and proximity territoriesįollowing the reports of detection of contamination of eggs with melamine in China, Kenya Bureau of Standards has imposed a ban on the importation of eggs and other eggs related products from China and proximity territories with immediate effect.
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