Diamond Mark of Quality

To Manufactures

• Streamlining of production processes and development of Quality Control System.
• Technical audit of product quality and production processes by KEBS officers.
• Reaping of production economies arising from standardization activities.
• Better image of products marketed at both local and international levels.
• Winning consumer confidence and goodwill.
• Preference for goods bearing the Mark of Quality, an indirect advertising component

To Consumers

• Guarantee of good quality and conformity to approved standards.
• Full value and satisfaction for money spent
• Helps in making quick, wise decisions in purchasing.
• Assurance of free replacement in case of default on the manufacturer’s part.
• Protection from deception and exploitation.Assurance of safety against hazards of life and property, particularly in case of foodstuffs and electrical goods.
• Elimination of the need for exhaustive inspection and testing of goods purchased, hence saving of time, labor and money.

• Application
• Audit of the firm
• Sampling and Testing
• Review
• Approval by PAC
• Issuance of Permit
• Surveillance

1. Kshs. 55,000 per product per brand for local companies.
2. Kshs. 200,000 or USD 2,500 per product brand for foreign firms. In addition, assessment, subsistence and air ticketing allowance shall be payable

1. Application for:

Form STA/1: Application for Grand/ Renewal of Diamond Mark
Form STA/3: Factory Assessment Application fee is payable.

2. Record of Compliance with the relevant standard- at least three test results for the last one year in operation.
3. Evidence of existence of a scheme of surveillance and control of the production system.
4. Assessment for product certification by KEBS auditors.
   1. Evidence of control of:
• Incoming raw materials
• In process
• Final product
2. Quality and testing records
3. Existence of in-house Laboratory
4. Plant house keeping / Hygiene
5. Environmental consideration
6. Product labeling

Positive recommendation following the compilation of the audit report.
Commitment by the applicant on adherence to the rules and regulations governing product certification at any given time.

Approval for Diamond Mark

1. The auditors’ recommendation is passed to the KEBS Permits Approval Committee.
2. Where the applicant is successful, a permit is issued and is valid for 3 years. During the validity period, surveillance is carried out on the product Quantity. Annual permit fee is paid.
3. The permit for use of the KEBS Quality Mark is renewed annually.