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