ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations
35. Sampling and testing of produce and products
Edition: 2025-02-14 · In force
35. Sampling and testing of produce and products
(1)The Authority in collaboration with other government agencies shall randomly sample, test and analyze different nuts and oil crops produce and products in collection centers, warehouses, markets and manufacturing facilities to ensure conformity to food safety and quality standards as provided for in national, regional, international and any other relevant laws.(2)The Authority shall issue an annual standards conformity certificate to a buyer, warehouseman, transporter, importer and exporter.(3)The Authority shall seize or remove at the cost of the owner any produce or product that does not conform to food safety, quality and any other requirement in the Regulations.(4)The Authority shall immediately liaise with other relevant government agencies for disposal or destruction of the seized or removed product or produce.