Certification Body
FAQ
1. What is certification?
Certification is third party attestation related to products, processes, systems or persons.
Certification results in the issue of a statement based on a decision, following review, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been demonstrated.
2. What are the services offered by KEBS CB?
- Quality Management System certification based on ISO 9001
- Environmental Management System certification based on ISO 14001
- Food Safety Management System certification based on HACCP principles
- Food Safety Management System certification based on ISO 22000
- Occupational Health and Safety certification based on OHSAS 18001
- Certification on Hygiene practice for food service establishments based on KS 2573
- ISO 27001 information security management system certification
- IT service management based on ISO 20000-1
- FSSC 22000 Certification
- Road Transport Safety Management system certification based on ISO 39001
- Energy Management system certification based on ISO 50001
- Medical devices certification based on ISO 13485
- Personnel certification compliant with ISO 17024
Product Certification
1. Standardization Mark
This is a mandatory mark for all locally manufactured products. Products with the diamond mark automatically qualify for the mark.
2. Diamond Mark
This is a voluntary mark of quality based on excellent performance of the products and is superior to all quality marks.
3. Import Standardization Mark
This is a mark of quality for products with impact on health and safety, e.g. (food stuff, electrical, infant wears, and toys.)
System Certification
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 on Environmental Management
- ISO 22000 and HACCP on Food Safety Management
- OHSAS 18001 on Occupational Health and Safety Management
Certification of Personnel
ISO 17024 on Certification of Persons
Diamond Mark (D-Mark)FAQ's
What is the Diamond Mark?
The Diamond mark is a voluntary mark of excellence that covers both locally manufactured and imported products. It is issued by KEBS on behalf of the Kenya Government. It is valid for 4 years. It is also referred to as the D-Mark.
How do we manage quality assurance?
Any manufacturer who meets set criteria including quality management system (QMS) and complies with the environmental management standard requirements e.g. NEMA certificate/OHSAS
What is the acquisition procedure?
- Application using the STA/1and STA/3 form.
- Payment of applicable fees.
- Compliance to requirement of relevant standards.
- Assessment and award by the Permit Approval Committee (PAC).
How long does it take to get the Diamond mark?
The period depends on state of readiness. Many enterprises take around nine months from the date of application.
What is the fee for the Diamond mark?
Kenyan companies Kshs. 255,200 [vat incl] per product/brand for 4 years Foreign companies USD 4,000 per product/brand per year. i.e. USD 16,000 for the 4 years. The applicant is also required to meet assessors’ subsistence allowance as stipulated by the government’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission and also the return air fare (Economy class) as applicable. The applicant is also required to facilitate travel arrangement and local running at destination country.
What benefits does the Standardization Mark and Diamond Mark bring to my business?
a) The product is assured of market access within the East African Community (EAC) member countries due to mutual recognition of the marks issued by the respective National Standards Body in the region.
b) The product enjoys consumer confidence.
c) The product quality is underpinned by the national quality system.
B:FEES SCHEDULE FOR STANDARDIZATION MARK/FOOD FORTIFICATION/DIAMOND MARK
| Type of firm | Insp. Fees Per Site | Permit Fees | Remarks |
| LME | 40,000 | 15,000 | PER PROD./ BRAND/ SITE |
| MME | 20,000 | Consolidated/ No additional charge | Max. of 3 products and 10,000 for every additional product |
| SME | 10,000 | Consolidated/ No additional charge | Max. of 3 products and 10,000 for every additional product |
| FFL | – | 20,000 | PER PROD./ BRAND/ SITE |
- Diamond Mark (D-Mark) Fees Schedule
2.1 Kenyan companies
- i. Ksh. 55,000 per brand per year. i.e. 220,000product/brand (add v.a.t) for 4 years
2.2 Foreign companies
- USD. 4,000 per product per brand per year. i.e. USD 16,000 for the 4 years
- The applicant is required to meet assessors’ subsistence allowance as stipulated by the
government’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission and also the return air fare
(Economy class) as applicable.
iii. The applicant is also required to facilitate travel arrangement and local running at
destination country.
- Food Fortification Mark (FF).
3.1 Any manufacturer applying for Fortification logo must have acquired the S-Mark/ D-Mark in
accordance with KEBS procedures.
3.2 The fees payable for acquiring Food Fortification Mark is Kshs.20,000 add VAT per product per
Brand valid for 2 yrs.
- Change of Fees
4.1 Whenever the KEBS wishes to alter the fees a written notification shall be sent at least two
calendar months before the implementation of the changes.
4.2 The above figures are annual fees and VAT will be charged.
Note: All permits are issued per manufacturing site and are not transferable to other sites/branches or firms