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Legal Notice 176 of 1997

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The Standards Order
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Legal Notice 176 of 1997
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LAWS OF KENYA

STANDARDS ACT

THE STANDARDS ORDER

LEGAL NOTICE 176 OF 1997

  • Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. XCIX—No. 45 on 5 September 1997
  • Commenced on 5 September 1997
  1. [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]
1. This Order may be cited as the Standards Order.2. The Standards having been declared for several commodities and methods and procedures set out in the first and second columns of the Schedule, no person shall manufacture or sell those commodities or use those methods and procedures on or after the date of publication of this Order unless the commodities and methods and procedures comply with the requirements of the relevant Kenya Standards.

SCHEDULE

NumberTitle of Specification or Code of Practice
KS 04-180: 1991Kenya standard specification for metallic conduits and fillings for electrical installations.Part 2: Fittings.
KS 04-185: 1991Kenya standard specification for lead-acid starter batteries.Part 2: Dimensions of batteries, dimensions and marking of terminals.
KS 04-186: 1991Kenya standard specification for automatic fire alarm systems in buildings.Part 7: Methods of test of sensitivity to fire.
KS 03-647: 1991Kenya standard specification for industrial oxygen. 1st revision.
KS 04-744: 1991Kenya standard specification for earth-rods and their connectors.Part 1: Copper-clad earth rods.
KS 08-893: 1991Kenya standard specification for upholstery fabrics.Part 1: Woven and knitted fabrics.
KS 08-894: 1991Kenya standard specification for silver cans.
KS 03-909: 1991Kenya standard specification for semi-gloss solvent borne paints for interior/exterior use.
KS 03-910: 1991Kenya standard specification for super gloss solvent borne paints for interior/exterior use.
KS 03-912: 1991Kenya standard specification for xylene.
KS 03-913: 1991Kenya standard specification for toluene.
KS 03-914: 1991Kenya standard specification for acetone.
KS 03-921: 1991Kenya standard specification for kraft liner.
KS 03-948: 1991Kenya standard specification for corrugated fibre-board boxes for horticultural export.
KS 08-1032: 1991Kenya standard specification for cylindrical tubes for open-end spinning.
KS 08-1035: 1991Kenya standard specification for kitenge.
KS 08-1062: 1991Kenya standard specification for infants’ outwear garments.
KS 04-1067: 1991Kenya standard specification for lead-acid stationary batteries.Part 1: General requirements.Part 2: Requirements for pasted plate type batteries.
KS 04-1068: 1991Kenya standard specification for domestic metallic meter boxes.Part 1: Single phase metering.
KS 04-1069: 1991Kenya standard specification for PVC covered conductors for overhead power lines.
KS 04-1109: 1991Kenya standard specification for earthing clamps.
KS 04-1111: 1991Kenya standard specification for household electrical appliances.Part 5: Particular requirements for battery powered shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances and their charging and battery assemblies.Part 9: Requirements for a.c. electrical shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances.
KS 08-1118: 1991Kenya standard specification for top and bottom aprons used in the textile industry.
KS 08-1119: 1991Kenya standard specification for ring travelers.Part 1: Metallic travellers.Part 2: Plastic travellers.
KS 08-117: 1991Kenya standard specification for woven blankets.Part 5: Blankets made from acrylic fibres.
KS 04-185: 1991Kenya standard specification for lead acid starter batteries.Part 5: General requirements and methods of test.
KS 03-511: 1991Kenya standard specification for plastic containers.Part 1: Buckets.
KS 02-749: 1991Kenya standard specification for fibre concrete roofing tiles.
KS 03-920: 1991Kenya standard specification for jute/sisal batching oil.
KS 03-1027: 1991Kenya standard specification for auto refinishing paints.Part 1: Synthetic resin type.
KS 03-1101: 1991Kenya standard specification for titanium dioxide pigments for paints.
KS 03-1102: 1991Kenya standard specification for lithopone pigments for paints.
KS 08-1107: 1991Kenya standard specification for two-pin reversible plugs and shaver socket outlets.
KS 06-08: 1992Kenya standard specification for S.I. units.
KS 05-10: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for unprocessed whole milk.
KS 03-24: 1992Kenya standard specification for toilet paper in rolls and reels. (1st revision).
KS 05-28: 1992Kenya standard specification for cheese.Part 2: Kenyan Cheddar cheese (1st revision)
KS 06-52: 1992Kenya standard specification for exhaust systems. (1st revision).Part 1: Motor vehicle exhaust systems.Part 2: Steel pipes used in exhaust systems.
KS 06-204: 1992Kenya standard specification for shovels.Part 1: Mild steel shovels. (1st revision).Part 2: Medium steel shovels. (1st revision).
KS 08-274: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for sisal: Agriculture baler twines (1st revision)
KS 05-319: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for sugar confectionery. (1st revision).Part 1: High boiled sweets.Part 3: Chewing gum and bubble gum.
KS 06-408: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for towels. (1st revision).
KS 06-452: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for filing cabinets for general office purposes. (1st revision).
KS 08-479: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for sewing threads.Part 1: Cotton sewing threads.Part 2: Sewing threads made wholly or partly from synthetic fibres. (1st revision).
KS 08-520: 1992 (second edition)Kenya standard specification for woven fabrics used for suits, jackets and trousers. (1st revision).
KS 03-588: 1992Kenya standard specification for PVC slippers.
KS 01-592: 1992Kenya standard specification for cigarettes.
KS 05-612: 1992Kenya standard specification for whisky.
KS 05-616: 1992Kenya standard specification for brandy.
KS 08-642: 1992Kenya standard specification for sisal packing twines.
KS 03-650: 1992Kenya standard specification for glass globes for hurricane lamps.
KS 01-871: 1992Kenya standard specification for compounded fish feeds.Part 1: Trout feeds.
KS 06-1086: 1992Kenya standard specification for hacksaw blades.
KS 03-1099: 1992Kenya standard specification for engine oils.
KS 08-1120: 1992Kenya standard specification for doubling and twisting bobbins.
KS 08-1124: 1992Kenya standard specification for sisal polishing cloth.
KS 08-1125: 1992Kenya standard specification for carpet backing fabrics.Part 1: Jute fabrics.
KS 08-1127: 1992Kenya standard specification for curtain tapes.
KS 08-1142: 1992Kenya standard specification for polyolefin agricultural twines.
KS 08-1145: 1992Kenya standard specification for three-strand (hawser-laid) and eight-strand (plaited) poly propylene monofilament or film ropes.
KS 08-1146: 1992Kenya standard specification for polyolefin woven sacks (bags) for packing fertilizer.
KS 08-1151: 1992Kenya standard specification for transfer cones.
KS 03-1222: 1992Kenya standard specification for ink pasteblack for stencil duplicating machine.
KS 05-30: 1993Kenya standard specification for pasteurized liquid milk. (1st revision).
KS 05-319: 1993Kenya standard specification for sugar confectionery. (1st revision)Part 2: Caramel, toffee and fudge.
KS 05-326: 1993Kenya standard specification for edible oils and fats.Part 7: Standard for palm oil.
KS 05-405: 1993Kenya standard specification for fruit nectars preserved exclusively by physical means.Part 3: Specification for passion fruit nectar.
KS 05-435: 1993Kenya standard specification for dehydrated vegetables.
KS 05-436: 1993Kenya standard specification for cocoa powder.Part 1: Unsweetened cocoa powder.
KS 05-703: 1993Kenya standard specification for reconstituted/recombined pasteurized liquid milk.
KS 02-751: 1993Kenya standard specification for concrete flooring titles.
KS 05-941: 1993Kenya standard specification for fermented (cultured) milk.
KS 06-1020: 1993Kenya standard specification for light gauge metal containers.Part 1: Definitions and determination methods for dimensions and capacities for open-top cans.Part 2: Capacities and related cross sections for open-top cans for general foods.Part 3: Capacities and related cross sections for cans for meat and meat products.Part 4: Capacities and related cross section for open-top cans for drinks.Part 5: Capacities and related cross section for open-top cans for edible oil.Part 6 Capacities and related cross sections for open-top cans for fish and fishery products.Part 7: Capacities and related cross sections for open-top cans for milk.Part 8: Internal diameters of round open-top cans.
KS 03-1027: 1993Kenya standard specification for auto refinishing paints.Part 2: Nitrocellulose resin.
KS 02-1070: 1993Kenya standard specification for stabilized soil blocks.
KS 06-72: 1994Kenya standard specification for steel nails (1st revision).
KS 02-95: 1994Kenya standard specification for natural aggregates for concrete (1st revision).
KS 08-135: 1994Kenya standard specification for woven polyolefin sacks for sugar (1st revision).
KS 03-352: 1994Kenya standard specification for fluoridated tooth-paste.
KS 06-372: 1994Kenya standard specification for matatu vehicles construction.
KS 08-409: 1994Kenya standard specification for baby napkins. (1st revision).
KS 06-478: 1994Kenya standard specification for polyethylene plastic (PE) pipes for water supply. (Low and high density).Part 1: Requirements.
KS 08-528: 1994Kenya standard specification for flat cotton wicks (1st revision).
KS 08-606: 1994Kenya standard specification for bed sheets made from blended polyester/cellulosic or polyester and cellulosic combination fabric. (1st revision).
KS 06-823: 1994Kenya standard specification for V-belts for industrial machines.
KS 08-893: 1994Kenya standard specification for upholstery fabrics.Part 2: Coated fabrics.
KS 08-1034: 1994Kenya standard specification for kikoi.
KS 06-1063: 1994Kenya standard specification for hurricane lanterns.
KS 06-1064: 1994Kenya standard specification for non-pressure stoves.
KS 08-1152: 1994Kenya standard specification for weft pins.Part 2: Automatic looms.
KS 02-1262: 1994Kenya standard specification for ordinary portland cement.
KS 02-1263: 1994Kenya standard specification for portland pozzolana cement.
KS 04-1111: 1994Kenya standard specification for household and similar electrical appliances.Part 16: Particular requirements for commercial deep fat fryers.
KS 04-1229: 1994Kenya standard specification for reels and wooden drums, for electric cables, wires and bare conductors.Part 1: Wooden drums.Part 2: Metal drums (reels).
KS 03-1103: 1994Kenya standard specification for aluminium pigments for paints.
KS 03-1180: 1994Kenya standard specification for ethyl ketone.
KS 03-1181: 1994Kenya standard specification for methyl isobutyl ketone.
KS 03-1182: 1994Kenya standard specification for butyl alcohol.
KS 03-1183: 1994Kenya standard specification for isobutyl alcohol.
KS 03-1184: 1994Kenya standard specification for isopropyl alcohol.
KS 05-1121: 1994Kenya standard specification for sparkling wines.
KS 05-1122: 1994Kenya standard specification for fortified wines.
KS 05-1041: 1994Kenya standard specification for opaque beers.
KS 05-1123: 1994Kenya standard specification for buns.
KS 05-1042: 1994Kenya standard specification for cakes.
KS 05-459: 1994Kenya standard specification for drinking water.Part 7: Specification for containerized mineral water.
KS 02-1228: 1994Kenya standard specification for road aggregates.
KS 06-292: 1994Kenya standard specification for joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes.Part 1: Injection moulded unplasticised PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with pipes, including portable water supply.Part 2: Fabricated unplasticized PVC fittings and mechanical joints made principally from unplasticized pipes.Part 3: Specification for solvent cement.
KS 01-1169: 1995Kenya standard specification for garden peas.Part 1: Green peas in pods.
KS 08-1257: 1995Kenya standard specification for umbrella fabrics.Part 3: Silk fabrics.
KS 08-116: 1995Kenya standard specification for cotton drills. (Second revision).
KS 08-505: 1995Kenya standard specification for women’s and girls’ outwear garments. (1st revision).
KS 08-1264: 1995Kenya standard specification for shuttles.Part 1: Shuttles for automatic looms.
KS 08-1233: 1995Kenya standard specification for spinning doubling and twisting rings.
KS 05-1173: 1995Kenya standard specification for canned plums.
KS 05-1175: 1995Kenya standard specification for canned guava.
KS 05-1176: 1995Kenya standard specification for canned peaches.
KS 05-1178: 1995Kenya standard specification for canned tropical fruit salad.
KS 05-1088: 1995Kenya standard specification for soups and broths.
KS 08-1094: 1995Kenya standard specification for crips.Part 1: Potato crips.
KS 05-1159: 1995Kenya standard specification for caraway.
KS 05-1160: 1995Kenya standard specification for cumin.
KS 05-1161: 1995Kenya standard specification for cinnamon.
KS 05-1162: 1995Kenya standard specification for fenugreek powder.
KS 05-1163: 1995Kenya standard specification for thyme.
KS 05-1164: 1995Kenya standard specification for paprika.
KS 05-1046: 1995Kenya standard specification for asparagus (vegetables).
KS 01-1048: 1995Kenya standard specification for passion fruits.
KS 01-1050: 1995Kenya standard specification for fresh whole carrots (vegetables).
KS 01-949: 1995Kenya standard specification for rice bran.
KS 04-314: 1995Kenya standard specification for cables for vehicles (1st revision).
KS 04-1108: 1995Kenya standard specification for isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers.Part 1: General requirements.Part 2: Supplementary requirements for isolating transformers.
KS 04-1111: 1995Kenya standard specification for household and similar electrical appliances.Part 17: Particular requirements for commercial electric griddles and griddle grills.Part 19: Particular requirements for commercial electrical forced convection ovens.
KS 03-1273: 1995Kenya standard specification for unsaturated polyester resin for body fillers.
KS 03-1106: 1995Kenya standard specification for water closet (WC) plastic seats and covers.
KS 03-511: 1995Kenya standard specification for plastic containers.
KS 06-883: 1995Kenya standard specification for hook bolts.
KS 06-476: 1995Kenya standard specification for uncoated aluminium holloware cooking utensils.Part 1: Domestic aluminium sufurias.
KS 06-1225: 1995Kenya standard specification for domestic thermos flasks.
KS 04-1111: 1995Kenya standard specification for household and similar electrical appliances.Part 2: Particular requirements for electric clocks.
KS 06-992: 1995Kenya standard specification for manually operated chaff cutter.
KS 06-1287: 1995Kenya standard specification for non-destructive testing qualification and certification of personnel.
KS 08-1150: 1995Kenya standard specification for condenser rubbers for cards.
KS 08-117: 1995Kenya standard specification for woven blankets.Part 1: Blankets made from mixed fibres. (1st revision).Part 2: Blankets made from wool fibres. (1st revision).
KS 08-988: 1995Kenya standard specification for silver and yarn dyeing beams.
KS 08-1126: 1995Kenya standard specification for neckties.Part 1: Neckties made from woven fabrics.
KS 08-1128: 1995Kenya standard specification for wicks for non-pressure stoves.
KS 08-1148: 1995Kenya standard specification for fabrics for water resistant clothing.
KS 08-1149: 1995Kenya standard specification for optical performance of high-visibility garments and accessories for use on the highway.
KS 08-1221: 1995Kenya standard specification for crepe bandage.
KS 08-1232: 1995Kenya standard specification for cylindrical tubes.
KS 01-995: 1996Kenya standard specification for green grams.
KS 01-1049: 1996Kenya standard specification for papaya.
KS 03-1266: 1996Kenya standard specification for body fillers.
KS 03-1267: 1996Kenya standard specification for flexible polyurethane foam pillows for domestic use.
KS 03-1275: 1996Kenya standard specification for emulsion distempers.
KS 03-1290: 1996Kenya standard specification for bleaching agents.Part 1: Sodium hypochlorite solution.
KS 06-884: 1996Kenya standard specification for draw-off taps and stop valves for water services.
KS 06-885: 1996Kenya standard specification for underground stop valves for water services.
KS 06-1333: 1996Kenya standard specification for punches.Part 1: Specification for wood and leather marking punches.Part 2: Specification for centre punches.
KS 06-1334: 1996Kenya standard specification for engineer’s squares.
KS 06-1335: 1996Kenya standard specification for rivets.
KS 06-1337: 1996Kenya standard specification for continuous (piano) hinges.
KS 06-1338: 1996Kenya standard specification for engineer’s files.
KS 05-241: 1996Kenya standard specification for biscuits. (1st revision).
KS 05-1097: 1996Kenya standard specification for pickles.
KS 05-1168: 1996Kenya standard specification for beet extract.
KS 05-1157: 1996Kenya standard specification for mustard seed powder.
KS 05-1155: 1996Kenya standard specification for whole and ground nutmeg.
KS 05-1154: 1996Kenya standard specification for whole and ground ginger.
KS 05-1153: 1996Kenya standard specification for coriander.
KS 05-1156: 1996Kenya standard specification for whole and ground cloves.
KS 05-326: 1996Kenya standard specification for edible oils and fats. (1st revision).Part 1: Shortenings and refined oils.Part 2: Vegetable ghee (vanaspali).Part 3: Mixed animal and vegetable ghee.Part 4: Edible tallow.Part 5: Lard.Part 6: Pork fat.
KS 05-1174: 1996Kenya standard specification for canned pears.
KS 05-1177: 1996Kenya standard specification for canned grape fruit.
KS 05-1179: 1996Kenya standard specification for canned fruit cocktail.
KS 01-951: 1996Kenya standard specification for soya beans.
KS 01-952: 1996Kenya standard specification for wheat bran.
KS 03-1309: 1996Kenya standard specification for diesel fuels.Part 1: Automotive gas oil (AGO).Part 2: Industrial diesel oil (IDO).
KS 03-1274: 1996Kenya standard specification for epoxy paints for coffee fermentation tanks.
KS 03-807: 1996Kenya standard specification for polishes.Part 1: Shoe polish wax solvent paste type.Part 2: Floor polish solvent type (liquid and paste).Part 3: Floor polish water emulsion buffable type.
KS 03-1310: 1996Kenya standard specification for fuel oils.
KS 03-92: 1996Kenya standard specification for synthetic detergents, powders for household use. (1st revision).
KS 03-1291: 1996Kenya standard specification for butyl acetate.
KS 03-1292: 1996Kenya standard specification for ethylacetate.
KS 03-1293: 1996Kenya standard specification for isobutyl acetate.
KS 03-1296: 1996Kenya standard specification for ethyl glycol.
KS 05-344: 1996Kenya standard specification for honey. (1st revision).
KS 05-1311: 1996Kenya standard specification for canned beans in tomato sauce (baked beans).
KS 05-225: 1996Kenya standard specification for beer. (1st revision).
KS 05-459: 1996Kenya standard specification for drinking water.Part 1: Specification for drinking water and containerized drinking water – (1st revision).Part 7: Specification for containerized mineral water. (1st revision).Part 9: Code of hygienic practice for the collecting, processing and labellingof natural mineral water, mineral water and bottled drinking water.
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