ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations
18. Produce handling and grading at the farm
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. Produce handling and grading at the farm
(1)Horticultural produce shall be harvested at the right stage of maturity for the intended use.(2)Harvested produce shall be handled by personnel with skills and knowledge on food safety.(3)Horticultural produce shall be harvested in the morning or evening or during cool parts of the day and kept under a shade.(4)Harvested produce shall be protected from dust and other contaminants.(5)Appropriate harvesting equipment and containers shall be used for harvesting horticultural produce.(6)Horticultural produce shall be harvested using clean crates or clean buckets.(7)Horticultural produce shall be sorted and graded as appropriate and produce unfit for the market shall be separated from marketable produce at the field level.(8)A collection shed shall be constructed for receiving produce at the field level.(9)A collection shed shall—(a)be accessible to both growers and dealers;(b)be designed to allow for a store, working area and shade;(c)have floors, doors, wall surfaces made with materials which are easy to clean and disinfect;(d)be constructed to allow for adequate ventilation, lighting, effective produce inspection and made of acceptable materials;(e)have potable water and adequate sanitation facilities;(f)have waste disposal facilities;(g)have clear documentation procedures and document control systems; and Produce handling and grading at the farm.(h)have traceability details of any produce that is collected.(10)A person who contravenes subregulation (1), (2), (4), (6), (8) or (9) commits an offence.