ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Bixa) Regulations
11. Licensing of bixa exporters
Edition: 2025-08-28 · In force
11. Licensing of bixa exporters
(1)A person shall not carry on business as a bixa exporter unless the person has been issued with an export licence by the Authority.(2)A person who intends to export bixa or any bixa product shall apply to the Authority for an export licence in Form Bx16 set out in the First Schedule and the application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule.(3)The Authority shall not issue an export licence to an applicant unless the applicant has—(a)demonstrated the source of bixa or bixa products; and(b)a warehouse or store for handling, packaging, packing and grading bixa or bixa products that—(i)is designed to allow for adequate ventilation, lighting, effective produce inspection and is made of acceptable material; and(ii)has a waste disposal facility.(4)The Authority shall within fourteen days of receipt of the application—(a)issue an export licence to a successful applicant in Form Bx17 set out in the First Schedule, if satisfied that the requirements in paragraph (3) have been met and the information or documents required in the application form have been provided and are accurate; or(b)if the applicant does not meet the requirements in paragraph (3) or does not provide accurate information or documents required in the application form, reject the application and notify the applicant of the decision in writing, giving reasons for rejection.(5)Where the reasons for the rejection under paragraph (4)(b)) have been addressed, the applicant may resubmit the application to the Authority for consideration.(6)A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence.