ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Food Crops) Regulations
27. Sampling and testing of food crops and food produce
Edition: 2025-10-28 · In force
27. Sampling and testing of food crops and food produce
(1)The Authority shall randomly sample, test and analyse any food crops or food produce in collection centres, markets, warehouses or food processing plants to ensure that it conforms to the food safety and quality requirements provided under the Act, these Regulations or any other written laws.(2)A person may notify the Authority of any food crops or food produce that the person suspects to be contaminated and is being offered for sale.(3)Upon notification under subregulation (2), the Authority may, within seven days of receiving the notification, sample and analyse the produce and take the necessary action specified under regulation 17.(4)A dealer that has a warehouse may sample, test and analyse all the food crops and food produce when purchasing and during storage to ensure that the food conforms to the food safety and quality requirements provided under the Act, these Regulations or any other written laws.(5)The Authority shall seize and detain, any food crops or food produce that do not conform to the food safety and quality requirements provided under the Act, these Regulations or any other written laws.