ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act
2B. Functions of the Board
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
2B. Functions of the Board
The functions of the Board shall be to—(a)regulate the fertilizers and animal foodstuffs industry in Kenya including the production, manufacture, packaging, importation and marketing of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs;(b)regulate the importation of raw materials for the manufacture of animal foodstuffs;(c)promote the manufacture of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs;(d)advise the national and county governments on—(i)the procurement, importation and efficient and timely distribution of subsidized fertilizers and animal foodstuffs;(ii)establishment of retail outlets of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs in the counties; and(iii)development of policies related to the manufacture and distribution of fertilizer and animal foodstuffs;(e)inspect and test fertilizers and animal foodstuffs to ensure their quality and safety;(f)license manufacturers, distributors and retailers of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs on the recommendation of the Director of Agriculture and the Director of Veterinary Services;(g)promote, in collaboration with stakeholders in the agriculture industry, research on fertilizer and animal foodstuffs;(h)ensure that fertilizers and animal food stuffs imported, manufactured or distributed in Kenya meet the standards of quality and safety as prescribed by law.