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Prior to registration with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), exporters of fresh produce are required to be registered with an Association. The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is one of Kenya's trade Associations that represents growers, exporters and service providers in the horticulture industry. For more information on how to register as either an ordinary or affiliate member, select from the options below.
The AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) is charged with the mandate of regulation of horticultural nurseries, production, post-harvest handling and marketing of horticultural crops and produce in compliance with local and international standards. Traders must therefore register with AFA HCD who issue an export licence that is valid for one (1) financial year. For more information on how to register with AFA HCD, click the link.
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) is the umbrella body of the private sector in Kenya. The Chamber is an autonomous, non-profit, membership-based and private sector lobby institution. Membership to the Chamber is not mandatory however, membership is diverse and has benefits such as networking opportunities, training consultancy, customer referrals and credibility in your business to mention a few.
Agriculture and Food Authority's (AFA) Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) is an automated platform that facilitates registration of traders with AFA Directorates. Prior to application of licences or certificates, from either of the Directorates, traders are required to obtain user credentials to gain access into the system. For more information on how to obtain the credentials, click the link.
The Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) is an electronic system that facilitates the online application, processing, approvals and issuance of export and import permits, and declaration of goods. Traders are required to be trained and then registered on the TFP as users of the system. The TFP is managed by the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade). For more information on how to train and register on the TFP, select from the options below
The Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) is an electronic system that facilitates the online application, processing, approvals and issuance of export and import permits, and declaration of goods. Training is mandatory for new users of the system prior to registration on the system; this includes new staff from organisations already registered on the system. The TFP is managed by the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade). For more information on how to register with TFP, click the link.
This procedure applies to first time traders who require to obtain a preferential certificate of origin during export. Traders are required to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Rules of Origin Section to obtain a registration letter. The letter confirms the country of origin of the goods to be exported and is a requirement when applying for the preferential certificate of origin.
A food hygiene licence is required for all facilities that process and package products that are for human consumption, e.g packhouses. The licence is issued by Port Health Services Kenya (PHS) or by Public Health Officers, from the respective County Governments where the premises are located. The licence is valid for one (1) calendar year. For more information on how to obtain a food hygiene licence from either the County Government or County Public Health Office, select from the options below.
Prior to issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for the export of avocados, the consignment has to be sampled and tested to determine the maturity of the crop, and oil content, among other factors. Sampling and analysis of the avocados is done by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue a laboratory test report, and clear the consignment for export. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report for avocados in either the closed or open season, select from the options below.
During the open season for avocados, which is determined by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), the trader is expected to submit samples from the consignment to be exported for analysis. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report from AFA HCD in the open season, click the link.
The Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that, a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. For more information on how to obtain the COO, please select from the options below.
A non-preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) that confirms the country of origin of goods being exported. The AfCFTA certificate of origin is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain a non-preferential certificate of origin, select from the options below.
The EAC certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the East African Community (EAC) region. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
Export of avocados is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through MIA, click the link.