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Which body regulates the export of macadamia in Kenya?

Macadamia Kernel
Kenya
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By Jinwoo Cheon
Updated 2021년 9월 21일
The body that regulates Kenyan macadamia exports is the Nut & Oil Crops Directorate which registers and licenses all players in the value chain. It also carries out regular inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

The Nut & Oil Crops Directorate regulates the nut industry by registering and licensing all players in the value chain. Currently, there are 25 licensed macadamia processors in Kenya. Further, the Directorate carries out regular inspections on the stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.


During inspections, food safety standards are strictly enforced while at the same time adhering to the industry code of practice and fair trade requirements. The inspectors ensure processors are certified for specific destination markets and carry out hazard analysis at critical control points.


Source: Nuts & Oil Crops Directorate

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