Standards Under Public Review

The Kenya Bureau of Standards is in the process of reviewing the Kenya Standards as detailed in the attached list of Kenya Standards for Systematic Review.

We are therefore seeking views from potential users in respect of relevance and effectiveness of the attached standards in addressing current market needs, regulatory needs and scientific and technological development.

The Standards are available at the Kenya Bureau of Standards Information Centre.

Food and Agriculture
Textile and Leather
Chemical
Electrotechnical
Mechanical
Trade Affairs
Civil
Services

DKS 1758-2025

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Appendix Y_ KS 1758-Horticulture industry-Code of practice

Appendix X KS 1758 Horticulture industry code of practice

DKS 1758_2_2025

DKS 3035

Title:	DKS 3035:2025, Linseed for oil extraction– Specification
Document Type:	Public review draft
Dates:	Circulation date	Closing date
	2025-03-10	2025-05-09

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT, DKS 3035:2025

This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the Edible nuts and seeds Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.

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Linseed for oil extraction- Specification-PRD

Appendix Y_ Linseed for oil extraction-Specification

Appendix X_Linseed for oil extraction-Specification

DKS 2430 & DKS 2431

Title:	DKS 2430:2025 Ginger Paste — Specification. DKS 2431:2025 Garlic Paste— Specification
Document Type:	Public review draft
Dates:	Circulation date	Closing date
	10/03/2025	09/05/2025

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT

DKS 2430:2025

Garlic Paste — Specification.

DKS 2431:2025

Ginger Paste— Specification

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This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the …Spices, Culinary herbs and Condiments………. Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.

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DKS 2430 Ginger paste- specification

DKS 2431 Garlic Paste-Specification

Comments Template for Public Review Draft

Cover letter for Public Review

DKS 551-2025

Circulation Date: 7th February 2025

Closing Date: 9th April 2025

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Public Review Letter- DKS 551-2025 Emulsified sauces – Specification

DKS 551-2025 Emulsified sauces – Specification PRD

Comments Template- DKS 551-2025 Emulsified sauces – Specification

DEAS 38-2024, DEAS 1244-2024, DEAS 1245-2024, DEAS 1246-2024, DEAS 1247-2024

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DEAS 955-2024, DEAS 26-2024, DEAS 84-1_2024, DEAS 953-2024, DEAS 1242 -2024, DEAS 1243-2024

Circulation Date: 15th January 2025

Closing Date: 15th March 2025

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DKS 3026-2024, DKS 3027-2024, DKS 3028-2024, DKS 3029-2024

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DEAS 28-2024, DEAS 921 -2024, DEAS 922- 2024, DEAS 923-2024, DEAS 1233-2024

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DEAS 28 2024 Black tea – Specification

DEAS 921 2024 Green tea – Specification

DEAS 922 2024 Flavoured black tea – Specification

DEAS 923 2024 Instant tea – Specification

LETTER OF PUBLIC REVIEW

COMMENTS TEMPLATE FOR DEAS FOR TEA STANDARDS

DEAS 1233 2024 Herbal and fruit infusions – Specification

DKS 495_2024

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Comment Template DKS 495_2024

Cover Letter-DKS 495_2024 MENS UNDERWEAR SPECIFICATION

KS 495-2024-Public review draft

DKS 364_2024 WOVEN FABRIC

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT & DKS 3012_2024 CAP AND HAT SPECIFICATION

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DKS 3012_2024 CAP AND HAT SPECIFICATION

DKS 364_2024 WOVEN FABRIC Public review draft

Comment Template DKS 3012_2024

Comment Template DKS 364_2024

DEAS 1141-1, DEAS 1141-2, DEAS 1141-3, DEAS 1141-4, DEAS 1141-5, DEAS 1141-6, DEAS 1141-7

Development of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing requirements governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged within the Community will be removed.

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Woven Bags made from natural fibers for cereals and pulses – Specification

This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Yarns and Fibers Technical Committee under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of Kenya Bureau of Standards.

Cereals and pulses are generally packed in natural fibre bags. This standard has been prepared to meet the need to preserve the quality of the packed product and the need for constructional suitability of the bags. Since cereals/pulses have different densities and sizes, the standard addresses the common weights and the corresponding sizes of bags suitable for packing them. The strength of bags, being an important handling parameter, is also addressed in the standard.

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COVER LETTER

COMMENTS TEMPLATE

DKS 132:2023

Yarn made from staple fibre

This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the Yarns and Fibers Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.

The Committee would appreciate any comments on this Draft Standards, which should be submitted before 6th February 2024 using the attached template. It will also be appreciated if those who have no specific comments to make but find the draft standard generally acceptable can notify us accordingly.

Suggestions entailing amendments of the text should include wording preferred and the relevant clause number quoted against any comments made. This draft standard is subject to change and should not be referred to or used as a Kenya Standard. All correspondence pertaining to this draft standard should be addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards for the attention of jwainaina@kebs.org

COVER LETTER

DEAS 1177-1: 2023

This draft East Africa Standard has been prepared by the Plastic and Related Products Technical Committees in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau, and is now being circulated for public comments.

Public review letter DEAS 1151:2023

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DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD

DKS 3016-2024

This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the Geographic Information/Geomatics Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.

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Appendix AA_Comments Template_DKS 3016_2024

Public review Draft _KS 3016_2024_Cover Letter

Public review Draft _KS 3016_2024_National Addressing