ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fisheries Management and Development Act
60. Sale, export of adulterated or contaminated fish, or fish products prohibited
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
60. Sale, export of adulterated or contaminated fish, or fish products prohibited
(1)Any person who sells or exports fish or fish products intended for human consumption shall comply with all applicable food quality, health and sanitation requirements and shall not sell or export such fish or fish products which—(b)are contaminated with or contains a poisonous or harmful substance or pathogenic micro-organisms;(c)have not met applicable inspection standards; or(d)are otherwise injurious to human health.(2)A person who knowingly and wilfully contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both, and in addition any fish or fish products involved in the transaction and those owned or controlled by such person shall be forfeited.