Kenya - KS 2690: 2016 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.

Proposed date of adoption: March 2017

Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives

Final date for comments: 2 January 2017

If the Proposal/Notification/Regulation will affect your International Business please send us your representation with facts and figures before 20 February 2016, so that these can be taken up suitably.