NAIROBI, Kenya – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a mandatory registration for all companies involved in sugar repackaging, as part of efforts to enhance the quality and traceability of sugar products in Kenya.
The directive, which will take effect on October 15, 2024, aims to ensure that all sugar sold in retail outlets meets the highest safety standards.
According to AFA, this move aligns with the Crops Act No. 16 of 2013, which mandates that sugar packers comply with stringent guidelines to protect consumers from substandard products.
The registration process is also expected to help authorities monitor and maintain the quality of sugar in the Kenyan market, where concerns have been raised about the infiltration of low-grade sugar products.
The AFA has issued a public notice directing all sugar packers to submit their details through a Form 9, available on the agency’s website.
Along with the application form, sugar packers are required to provide several key documents, including a trademark registration certificate, a sample of their brand, a certificate of incorporation or business name, valid tax compliance certificate, and identification documents for company directors.
Additionally, packers must indicate the weight of the sugar being repackaged and provide Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) approval, along with other necessary labeling compliance documentation.
AFA has urged businesses to comply with this directive to avoid disruptions, as the government strengthens measures to improve food safety.
Failure to comply with the registration process may result in penalties or the suspension of operations for non-compliant businesses.
Sugar packers are therefore advised to complete the registration ahead of the deadline to avoid any potential business interruptions.
The directive, which will take effect on October 15, 2024, aims to ensure that all sugar sold in retail outlets meets the highest safety standards.
According to AFA, this move aligns with the Crops Act No. 16 of 2013, which mandates that sugar packers comply with stringent guidelines to protect consumers from substandard products.
The registration process is also expected to help authorities monitor and maintain the quality of sugar in the Kenyan market, where concerns have been raised about the infiltration of low-grade sugar products.
The AFA has issued a public notice directing all sugar packers to submit their details through a Form 9, available on the agency’s website.
Along with the application form, sugar packers are required to provide several key documents, including a trademark registration certificate, a sample of their brand, a certificate of incorporation or business name, valid tax compliance certificate, and identification documents for company directors.
Additionally, packers must indicate the weight of the sugar being repackaged and provide Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) approval, along with other necessary labeling compliance documentation.
AFA has urged businesses to comply with this directive to avoid disruptions, as the government strengthens measures to improve food safety.
Failure to comply with the registration process may result in penalties or the suspension of operations for non-compliant businesses.
Sugar packers are therefore advised to complete the registration ahead of the deadline to avoid any potential business interruptions.
