Import standardization Mark

Our Mark Scheme is a highly recognizable symbol of credibility and a powerful marketing tool, which reinforces a product's intrinsic features. The use of the Import Standardization Mark on a product strengthens point-of-sale impact and gives it greater prestige in the market place.

Because the Import Standardization Mark Scheme ensures independent third-party certification, it gives clear evidence that the product bearing the ISM mark conforms to a specific Kenyan or International standard. An ongoing quality management programme is an essential part of the Mark Scheme, which is a clear demonstration that your company is dedicated to quality management.

• 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.