Kenya: Kenya Notifies WTO on Draft Labeling Standard for Genetically Engineered Seed

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Kenya: Kenya Notifies WTO on Draft Labeling Standard for Genetically Engineered Seed

On February 3, 2022, Kenya notified a draft standard on labeling for genetically modified seed (KS 2983-2023) to the WTO TBT Committee as G/TBT/N/KEN/1379. The comment deadline is 60 days from the date of notification with June 2023 as the proposed date of adoption. Comments can be sent to Kenya’s WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point at info@kebs.org. This report contains the official copy of the draft standard.

New Technologies, Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Africa (Sub-Sahara), Kenya
Planting Seeds

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