What are the requirements?
1.
Packhouse inspection checklist
The facility operator is expected to meet and fulfill the requirements as outlined in the checklist.
2.
List of produce handling staff (copy)
3.
Traceability procedure (copy)
Should contain farm codes, produce collection notes and produce codes.
4.
Stock records (copy)
Should be following first in first out policy (FIFO).
5.
Protective clothing and equipment
For personnel handling the produce.
6.
Packing facility
Should be safe, free of waste materials, have adequate ventilation, temperature control, lighting, be designed to prevent entry of animals, pests, insects and dust, tables should be made of stainless steel and easy to clean.
7.
Sanitation
The facility and personnel should be clean and hygienic.
8.
Signs
Safety hazard signs forbidding smoking, eating or drinking should be displayed within the facility.
9.
Physical presence
Of the facility operator.
For exporters and consolidators who lease/contract a packhouse facility
1.
Lease agreement
(copy)
If the packhouse has been contracted by the exporter. For more information on the requirements, click here.
Attention at counter:
Min. 1h.
- Max. 2h.
1.
The Agricultural Produce (Export) (Horticultural Produce) (General) Rules
articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2.
Horticultural Crop Directorate Order (2011)
Sections 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 3rd, 4th
5th Schedule
3.
Agricultural Food Authority Act (2013)
Section 4
1st Schedule
4.
Crops Act (2013)
Sections 27, 28, 29, 32
3rd Schedule
5.
Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012)
Section 127
Who certified this information ?
Josephine SIMIYU, Deputy Director, Regulations and Compliance ,
19/06/2017