ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Act
21. Verification audit
Edition: 2026-06-26 · In force
21. Verification audit
(1)The Controller shall conduct a verification audit to ascertain whether the systems established by a competent authority provide accurate certification, inspection and validation of—(a)the effective monitoring of compliance with set standards;(b)the implementation of corrective measures including penalties, suspension and withdrawal of licences;(c)the sustainability of the system;(d)the investigative powers of the competent authority;(e)the registration conducted by the competent authority, where applicable;(f)the confidentiality of the information held by the competent authority;(g)the self-assessment of persons conducting food business, where applicable;(h)the self-assessment of persons conducting feed business, where applicable;(i)the effectiveness of the early warning system for food safety risks, where applicable;(j)the effectiveness of the early warning system for feed safety risks;(k)the effectiveness of the handling and resolution of complaints;(l)the compensation mechanism; and(m)such other matter as the Controller considers necessary.(2)On conducting a verification audit, if it is determined that the competent authority is in contravention of subsection (1), the Controller shall recommend corrective measures which are to be undertaken within the specified timelines.(3)Where a competent authority does not implement the corrective measures recommended under subsection (2), the Controller shall notify the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the competent authority of the contravention.