ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Miraa) Regulations
24. Quality assurance for harvesting and postharvest handling of miraa
Edition: 2023-04-28 · In force
24. Quality assurance for harvesting and postharvest handling of miraa
(1)Water used for postharvest handling of miraa shall be potable water.(2)Any produce handling facility such as a pack house, store, collection centre, working area or designated point shall be kept free of waste material.(3)The packaging for miraa shall be designed to suit the transport handling system and shall—(a)provide aeration to the produce so as to maintain optimum temperatures and humidity;(b)maintain produce integrity by protecting them from physical damage;(c)protect the produce against contamination.(4)Miraa shall not be stored or transported together with other produce which may contaminate it or otherwise adversely affect its quality.(5)A vessel used for transportation of miraa shall be built and equipped to ensure maintenance of optimal temperatures and hygiene to prevent damage, contamination and spoilage of produce.(6)Quality assurance for the handling, packaging, transportation harvesting and postharvest handling produce under this section shall be in accordance with the Code of Practice.(7)A person who contravenes any provision of this regulation commits an offence.