THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) - Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
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THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) - Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
THE CROPS ACT, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013) THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 PART I—PRELIMINARY 1. 2. 3. 4. Citation and Commencement Interpretation Scope and Purpose of the Regulations Application PART II – FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTORATE PART III—REGISTRATION AND LICENSING 5. Registration of Growers, Growers Associations and Propagators of Planting Materials and dealers 6. Procedures for Application for Registration 7. Revocation of Registration Certificate 8. Maintenance of Registers of Growers, Propagators of Planting Materials and Dealers 9. Issuance of Permits for Transportation of Food Crops Produce 10. Licensing of Processors 11. Licensing of Warehouse Operators 12. Licensing of Warehouses 13. Licensing of Importers and Exporters 14. Licensing for Repacking of Fertilizers 15. Licensing of importers, manufacturers and distributors of fertilizers and issuance of permits 16. Revocation, Suspension or Alteration of A License 17. Appeals on Issuance of Licenses PART IV- QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MARKETING 18. Requirement for Quality Assurance 19. Quality of Seed 20. Vegetative Propagating Material 21. Quality Assurance of Fertilizers 22. Prohibition on Use of Raw Sewage 23. Safe Use of Pesticides 24. Control of Pests and Diseases 25. Traceability of Produce 26. Contract Farming 27. Marketing Requirements 28. Pricing of Food Crop Produce i 29. Appointment of Crop Inspectors 30. Functions of Crop Inspectors 31. Importation and Exportation of Food Crops PART V- FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 32. Imposition of Levies 33. Application of Levies 34. Fees PART VI - GENERAL PROVISIONS 35. Filing of Returns 36. Protection from Personal Liability 37. General Penalty SCHEDULES First Schedule: List of Food Crops to be Regulated Second Schedule: Application Forms Third Schedule: Registration Certificates, Licenses and Permits Fourth Schedule: Registers and Returns Fifth Schedule: Letter of Preliminary Approval for Food Crops Processors Sixth Schedule: Levies and Fees Seventh Schedule: Food Crops Industry Guidelines ii THE CROPS ACT, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013) THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by Section 40 of the Crops Act, 2013 the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, in consultation with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority and County Governments, makes the following Regulations— PART I – PRELIMINARY Citation and commencement. 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2015 and shall come into operation on the date of gazettement. Interpretation. 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— “Authority” means the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority established under Section 3 of the Agriculture Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013; “country of origin” means the country where the food crop produce or product has been grown, produced, processed or manufactured as the case may be; “dealer” means any person, company or a firm engaged in collecting, transporting, storing, buying or selling of food crops or food crop products but dealing excludes any non- commercial activity; “non- commercial activity” means collecting, transporting, storing or selling of food crops or food crop products by a producer “exporter” means any person, firm or corporate body licensed by the Authority to engage in the business of exporting food crops produce and products out of Kenya; “food crop” means any of the Scheduled Crops listed under the First Schedule of these regulations or such other crop that may be declared by the Cabinet Secretary through a gazette notice; “formal seed system” means breeding, variety release, plant variety protection, seed production, certification and trade as provided for under the Plant and Seed Varieties Act Cap 326; 1 ‘’ “grower association” means any registered group, association, cooperative society, corporate body, union or federation of food crops growers in Kenya; “grower” means a person or a group of persons who cultivates food crops in Kenya and includes both smallholder and plantation grower; “importer” means any person, firm or corporate body licensed by the Authority to engaged in the business of importing food crops produce and products into Kenya; “Licensing Authority” means the Authority or the County Government as the case may be; “Market” means a medium, a designated place or structure by County or national Government where buyers and sellers interact for trade in food crop produce or products; “plantation grower” who can also be referred to as a large scale grower means any person, firm or corporate body who cultivates food crops in an area more than 49 hectare “Manufacture of fertilizer” means production or blending of fertilizers “planting material “means any part of a plant except seed used for reproduction or propagation of a food crop. “point of entry" means an airport, seaport or land border point officially designated for the importation of consignments of food crop produce or products. “Point of exit” means an airport, seaport or land border point officially designated for the exportation of consignments of food crop produce or products. “Preliminary Letter of Approval” is a written preliminary approval given by the Authority to a prospecting investor to initiate the process of establishing food crops and food crop products processing facilities; “processor” means any person who engages in the transformation of food 2 crops produce and food crops products and includes one who engages in packaging, labeling and distribution for sale; “propagator of planting material” means any person who engages in multiplication and sale of food crops vegetative planting material; “smallholder grower’’ means any person or corporate body who cultivates food crops in an area less than 3 hectares. “transporter” means any person who engages in movement of food crops produce from one point to another but excludes non-commercial activity; “warehouse” means a building or other protected enclosure licensed under these regulations in which food crops are stored for the purpose of safekeeping and trading; “warehouse operator” means a person licensed by the Authority to engage in the business of storing food crops in a warehouse; “Crops Inspector” means an officer of the Authority or a county agricultural officer appointed in writing by the Authority under section 27 of the Crops Act, 2013 by a notice in the Gazette. “County Government” means ………………………………………….. “Directorate” means the food crops directorate established by the Authority under section 11 of the AFFA Act, 2013 3 Scope and purpose of the regulations 3. The purpose of these Regulations is to provide guidance for the promotion, development and regulation of food crops and in particular to provide for; (a) A mechanism for quality assurance of agricultural inputs for the production of food crops; (b) Promotion of best practices in production ,transportation and storage of food crops (c) Quality assurance and marketing of food crops produce and food crop product (d) Procedures and conditions for registration of growers, grower associations, plant propagators, transporters and dealers; (e) procedures and conditions for licensing of processors, warehouses, warehouse operators, importers and exporters; (f) issuance of permits for movement of food crops produce and for import and export of food crops and food crop produce; (g) collection and collating and maintaining a database on food crop production, prices, intra and inter trade. (h) Provision of a mechanism for determination of research priorities and establishment of linkages with research institutions for conduct of studies to promote production, marketing and processing of food crops (i) such other purposes as deemed necessary for effecting the provisions of the Crops Act, 2013. Application 4. These Regulations shall be applicable to the food crops sub-sector in Kenya. PART II - FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTORATE The Directorate shall be the competent authority in discharging its mandate of regulating, developing and promoting the food crops sub-sector 5 (1) The Directorate shall in consultation with the County governments; Functions of the Directorate (a) Facilitate marketing and distribution of food crops through monitoring and dissemination of market information, including identification of the local supply-demand situation, domestic market matching and overseas market intelligence and promotion activities on food crops; (b) Provide guidelines and standards in the establishment of food crops 4 collection centres in viable areas to serve as buying stations of farm products, packaging houses, pick-up points and meeting places of farmers’ and growers’ cooperatives.. (c) Build capacity for service providers in the counties on various aspects across the food crop value chains. (d) Identify and develop markets that will provide greatest value added to scheduled food crops; (e) Collect and collate data, maintain a data base and monitor food crops and products through the registration of players. (f) In consultation with research institutions promote the establishment experimental stations and seed farm for the development of varieties suitable to the agro-climatic conditions of the area (g) Develop and promote best practices across the food crops value chains (h) Recommend general industry agreements between farmers and dealers, processors, importers and exporters of food crops. (i) Enjoin the relevant state agencies responsible for transportation and communications to effect an efficient, regular and economical means of transporting food crops, for purposes of reducing marketing costs and ensuring stable consumer supply; (j) Promote the establishment of wholesale markets in identified major centres of the country. (k) Registration of growers and grower associations (2) The directorate shall; (1) Participate in the formulation of general and specific policies for the development of scheduled food crops. (2) Advise the Board and stakeholders on matters related to the food crops 5 subsector. (3) Promote and advise on strategies for value addition of food crops in Kenya. (4) Collect and administer any levies that shall be imposed by the Cabinet Secretary with respect to food crops) (5) In consultation with the National Biosafety Authority, advise the government on the introduction, safe transfer, handling and use of genetically modified species of plants in the country. (6) Advise the Cabinet Secretary on the minimum prices of the food crops. (7) Establish and enforce standards in grading, sampling and inspection, tests and analysis, specifications, units of measurement, code of practice and packaging, preservation, conservation and transportation of food crops to ensure health and proper trading. (8) Prescribe the minimum period within which growers are to be paid for food crops delivered and penalties for delayed payments; (9) Advise the national and county governments on food crops levies (10)Devise and maintain a system for regularly obtaining information on current and future production, prices and movement in trade, to determine and effect a balanced distribution of food crops by means of inter-trading or intra-trading among the established wholesale markets (11) License and regulate food crops (12) Resource mobilization for research in food crops. (13) Provide capacity and technical assistance to the counties (14) Perform any other relevant function. PART III— REGISTRATION AND LICENSING Registration of growers, grower associations, propagators of 5. (1)The Authority, in consultation with the County governments shall issue licenses and registration certificates with respect to food crops. (2) A smallholder grower of food crops may register with such grower 6 planting materials and dealers association registered and recognized by the Authority. (3)A small holder grower applying to be registered by a grower association shall use the prescribed Form FCD A001 as set out in Second Schedule (4) A plantation grower may register with the Authority. (5) Every grower association of food crops shall register with the Authority. (6) Every propagator of planting material outside the formal seed system shall register with the Authority. (7) Every dealer of food crop produce shall register with the Authority. (8) Every exporter or importer of food crop produce and products shall register with the Authority. 7 Procedures for application for registration 6. (1) Applications for registration of grower associations, plantation growers and propagators of planting materials shall be made to the Authority as set out in Form FCD A002 of the Second Schedule. (2) Application for registration of dealers shall be made to the Authority as set out in Form FCD A003 of the Second Schedule. (3) The Authority shall after considering an application for registration under these regulations make a decision and issue a certificate within 30 days after receipt of the application. (4)The Authority shall, in making its decision under sub-regulation (3), satisfy itself that the applicant has complied with the provisions of the Crops Act, 2013 and any other relevant written law. (5) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 14 days after receipt of the application. (6) The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (7) The applicant may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within 30 days after notification by the Authority if the application is rejected after resubmission (8) The Authority shall issue registration certificates to all registered growers’ associations, plantation growers and propagators of planting materials as set out in Form FCD R001 of the Third Schedule. (9) The Authority shall issue registration certificates to all registered dealers as set out in Form FCD R002 of the Third Schedule. (10) A certificate of registration shall not transferable. Revocation of registration certificate 7. Certificates issued under regulation (6) may be revoked if the terms and conditions of issuance and the provisions of the Crops Act, 2013 and these regulations and any other relevant law are contravened. Maintenance of registers of growers, propagators of planting materials and dealers 8. (1) Every grower association registered by the Authority shall maintain a register of its members in accordance with the Form FCD S001 of the Fourth Schedule which shall be submitted to the Authority on or before 31st January of each year (2) Every propagator of planting material shall maintain a register of all growers who source planting material from his/her nursery in accordance with the Form FCD S002 of the Fourth Schedule which shall be submitted to the Authority on or before 31st January of each year. 8 (3) The Authority and the County governments shall maintain up to date registers of all plantation growers, grower associations, and propagators of planting materials and dealers who have been registered in accordance with these regulations. (4) A person who contravenes the provisions regulation 9(1) and (2)commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or, both. Issuance of permits for transportation of food crops produce 9. (1)The County Government in collaboration with the Authority shall issue a movement permit for transportation of food crops produce and products to ensure compliance to food safety standards and traceability. (2) No person shall move or cause to be moved any consignment of food crop produce in excess of 5 metric tonnes without a valid original movement permit. 3) A person who intends to move or cause to be moved any consignment of food crop produce in excess of 5 metric tonnes shall apply for a movement permit to the relevant County Government at the point of loading of the produce in accordance with Form FCD A004 as set out in the Second Schedule. (4) The movement permit shall be issued in accordance with Form FCD P001 as set out in the Third Schedule and such a permit, shall be issued at the Sub county Agriculture Office to facilitate movement and trade in food crops produce (5) The fees to be charged for a permit under these regulations shall be payable only to the originating County Government and no other such charge shall be made to the same consignment by other counties as prescribed in Part 2 of the Sixth Schedule. (6) No movement permit shall be issued under these regulations to any person other than a registered food crop dealer and such a person shall not alter the movement permit. (7) Any vessel used in transportation of food crop produce shall conform to the National Food Transportation Standards. (8) The County Government shall submit monthly summary returns on movement of food crops to the Authority in accordance with Form FCD S003 as set out in the Fourth Schedule. 9 (9) The revenue generated for the permits shall be used to implement quality assurance and food safety standards. (10) A person who contravenes the provisions of this sub regulation (2) (6) (7) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or, both. Licensing of Processors 10. (1) No person shall operate a food crops processing plant without a valid processing license from the Authority. (2) A person who intends to set up a food crops processing plant shall apply to the Authority for a preliminary approval in accordance with Form FCD A005 as set out in the Second Schedule. (3) The Authority shall on receipt of the application and upon verification and approval issue a letter of Preliminary Approval in accordance with Form FCD PLA001 as set out in the Fourth Schedule within 30 days after submission of application. (4) The holder of a Letter of Preliminary Approval shall proceed to seek other necessary approvals. (5) The holder of a Letter of Preliminary Approval who shall have obtained the necessary approvals to the satisfaction of the Authority shall apply for a license from the Authority as set out in Form FCD A006 of the Second Schedule. (6) The Authority shall after considering an application for licensing under these regulations give notice of the proposed grant of license in the Kenya Gazette and in such other manner as the Authority may determine at least 30 days before granting the license. (7) The notice referred to in sub regulation (4) shall— a) Specify the name or other particulars of the person or class of persons to whom the license is to be granted; b) state the purpose for the proposed license and indicate the date such license is proposed to be issued to the successful applicant; and c) invite objections to the proposed grant of license and direct that such objections be lodged with the Authority within fourteen days next following the date of the notice. 10 (8) The Authority shall after considering objections by interested parties, if any, make a decision to issue a license or reject the application within 30 days after expiry of the notice. (9)A successful applicant shall be issued with a processing license as set out in Form FCD L001 of the Third Schedule. (10) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 14 days after receipt of the application or within 30 days after expiry of the notice in the case of rejections arising from objections under sub-regulation (7) (c). (11)The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the objection. (12) Every processor of food crop produce shall apply for renewal of a license by filling and submitting an application form for renewal of processing license as set out in Form FCD A006 of the Third schedule not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. (13) The fees to be charged for a license or renewal for food crops processing under this regulation shall be payable to the Authority as the case may be, as prescribed in Part 1 (a) of the Sixth Schedule. (14) The Authority may consider a late application upon an applicant giving reasonable cause for the delay and, upon approval of such an application, the applicant shall pay a penalty of fifty per cent of the fees payable. (15) A licensed processor shall notify the Authority of all changes in its ownership or shareholding, business operations or production scale within 30 days of the changes. (16)A person who contravenes the provisions regulation (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both. Licensing of warehousing operators 11. (1) No person shall operate a food crops warehouse without a valid operator’s license issued by the Authority. (2) The Authority, in consultation with the County government shall issue a warehouse license to all warehouse operators. (3) A warehouse operator shall apply to the Authority for the issuance or renewal of a license to operate a warehouse as set out in Form FCD A007 of the Second Schedule. (3) The fees to be charged for a warehouse operator license or a renewal 11 under these regulations shall be payable to the Authority as set out in Part 1 (b) of the Sixth Schedule. (4) The Authority shall after considering an application for a warehouse operator’s license under these regulations make a decision to issue the license within 30 days after receipt of the application. (5) The Authority shall issue a successful applicant with a warehouse operator’s license as set out in Form FCD L002 of the Third Schedule after certification based on the conditions prescribed in the license. (6) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 30 days after receipt of the application. (7) The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (8) If rejected after resubmission, the applicant may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within 30 days from the date on which the notice of the rejection was communicated. (9) A License issued under sub regulation 3 shall not be transferable. (10) A person who contravenes the provisions of 12(1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both. Licensing of warehouses 12.(1) No premises shall be operated as a food crop warehouse unless it has been licensed as such by the Authority. (2) The Authority, in consultation with the County government shall issue a warehouse license to all warehouse facilities in respect to food crops (3) A warehouse operator shall apply to the Authority for the issuance or renewal of a warehouse license as set out in Form FCD A007 of the Second Schedule. (4) The fees to be charged for a license or renewal under these regulations shall be payable to the Authority or the County Government, as the case may be, as set out in Part 1 of the Sixth Schedule. (5) The Authority or its appointed agent shall inspect, and either certify, approve and designate or reject the premises for use as a warehouse using Guidelines for Certification of Warehouses specified in Part 1 of the Seventh Schedule or as per guidelines provided by the Authority from time to time. (6) The Authority shall issue a successful applicant with a warehouse license 12 as set out in Form FCD L003 of the Third Schedule within 90 days after the application. (7) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 30 days after receipt of the application. (8) The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (9) If a reapplication rejected after resubmission, the applicant may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within 30 days from the date on which the notice of the rejection was communicated. (10) A person who has been licensed to operate a warehouse shall notify the Authority 30 days before cessation of the warehouse operator’s services at the licensed warehouse. (11) Upon notification of cessation of warehouse operator’s services, the Authority shall take such measures as it shall deem necessary to safeguard the interests of the depositor of food crops in the licensed warehouse. (12) A license issued under sub regulation (4) shall be valid from the date of issue up to thirtieth of June of the calendar year unless earlier cancelled (13) A license issued under sub regulation (4) shall not be transferable, (14) A licensed warehouse operator shall notify the Authority of all changes in ownership or shareholding of the warehouse within 30 days from the date the changes are made. (15) A person who contravenes the provisions of 13 (1)(2)(3)(9)(12) and (13) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both. Licensing of Importers and Exporters 13. (1) Every person who wishes to import or export food crops produce shall register with the Authority as a food crop and food crop produce dealer as specified in regulation 5 (6) of these Regulations. (2) A registered dealer intending to import or export food crops produce shall apply for a food crops produce and products export or import license from the Authority by completing an application form as set out in Form FCD A008 of the Second Schedule. (3) The Authority shall after considering an application for a license under these regulations make a decision to issue a license or reject the application. 13 (4)The fees to be charged for a license or renewal under these regulations shall be payable to the Authority as set out in Part 1(b) of the Sixth Schedule (5) The Authority shall issue a license to a successful applicant as set out in Form FCD L004 of the Third Schedule within 30 days after receipt of the application. (6) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 30 days after receipt of the application (7)The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (8) A license issued under this part shall be valid from the date of issue up to thirtieth of June of the calendar year unless earlier cancelled. (9) A license issued to an exporter or importer shall not be transferable. (10) A license issued under these Regulations shall be subject to such conditions as the Authority may impose from time to time. (11)The Authority shall cancel an import or export license of a person who contravenes these Regulations. (12) A repeat offender shall have the offender’s license cancelled for a period of not more than three years. (13) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation 14(1) (9) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both Licensing for repacking of fertilizers 14. (1) No person shall repackage fertilizers without a license from the Authority. (2) Repacking of fertilizers shall only be undertaken by licensed persons at premises specified in the repackaging license (3) Any person who intends to be licensed to repack fertilizers shall apply for a fertilizer repacking license by completing an application form as set out in Form FCD A010 of the Second Schedule. (3) The Authority shall after considering an application for a license under these regulations make a decision to issue a license or reject the application. (4)The fees to be charged for a license or renewal under these regulations shall be payable to the Authority as set out in Part 4 of the Sixth Schedule 14 (5) The Authority shall issue a license to a successful applicant as set out in Form FCD L005 of the Third Schedule within 30 days after receipt of the application. (6) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 30 days after receipt of the application (7)The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (8) A license issued under this part shall be valid from the date of issue up to thirtieth of June of the calendar year unless earlier cancelled. (9) A license issued for repacking of fertilizer shall not be transferable. (10) A license issued under these Regulations shall be subject to such conditions as the Authority may impose from time to time. (11)The Authority shall cancel a repackaging license issued to person if the person contravenes these Regulations. (12) A repeat offender shall have the offender’s license cancelled for a period of not more than three years. (13) Every person who repackages fertilizer shall furnish the Authority with semiannual returns on the fertilizer repackaged as set out in Form FCD S004 of the Fourth Schedule. (14) A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 14(1)(2)(9)(12)commits an offence and is liable on conviction, to a fine of one million shillings or to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or both Licensing of importers, manufacturers and distributors of fertilizers and issuance of permits 15. (1) No person shall import, manufacture or distribute fertilizers without a valid license from the Authority (2)No person shall import fertilizer without a permit from the Authority. (3) Every person who intends to import, manufacture or distribute fertilizers shall apply for a fertilizer license by completing an application form as set out in Form FCD A011 of the Second Schedule. (4) Every importer of fertilizer shall apply for a fertilizer import permit for every consignment of fertilizer imported by filling Form FCD A012 as set 15 out in the Second Schedule (5)The Authority shall after considering an application for a license or permit under these regulations make a decision to issue a license or permit or reject the application. (6) In case of rejection of an application, the Authority shall notify the applicant giving reasons for the rejection within 30 days after receipt of the application. (7)The applicant may resubmit an application following rejection after addressing the issues raised in the rejection. (8)If rejected after resubmission, the applicant may appeal to the cabinet secretary within 30 days from the date on which the notice of the rejection was communicated. (9) The Authority shall issue a license to a successful applicant as set out in Form FCD L006 of the Third Schedule within 30 days after receipt of the application. (10)The Authority shall issue a fertilizer import permit to a successful applicant as set out in Form FCD P002 of the Third Schedule. (11) A license issued under this part shall be valid from the date of issue up to thirtieth of June of the calendar year unless earlier cancelled. (12) A license or permit issued to an importer, manufacturer or distributor shall not be transferable. (13) A license or permit issued under these Regulations shall be subject to such conditions as the Authority may impose from time to time. (14)The Authority shall cancel an import, manufacturing or distribution license or permit of a person who contravenes these Regulations. (15) A repeat offender shall have the offender’s license suspended for a period of not more than three years. (16) The fees to be charged for a license or permit or renewal under these regulations shall be payable to the Authority as set out in the Sixth Schedule (17) Every importer, manufacturer or distributor of fertilizer shall furnish the Authority with semiannual returns on the fertilizer imported, manufactured or distributed as set out in Form FCD S004 of the Fourth Schedule (18) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1)(2)(11)(12) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine 16 not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both Revocation, suspension or alteration of a license 16. (1) The Authority may revoke, alter or suspend any license issued in this Part if in its opinion: a) the conditions of issuance of the license have been contravened or not complied with, b) An offence under the Crops Act, 2013 or in respect of the licensed activity under any other written law has been committed by the license holder or any employee of the license holder. (2) If revoked the holder of the license shall immediately surrender it to the Authority. (3) If the purpose for which a license is issued ceases, the license holder shall surrender the license to the Authority and it shall cease to have effect forthwith Appeals on issuance of licenses 17. (1) An applicant for or holder of a license who is aggrieved by the decision of the Authority on, or in respect of – a) the grant, refusal, renewal, variation of revocation or, b) The conditions imposed on the grant, renewal or variation, of a license, may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within 30 days from the date on which the applicant first received the notice of decision. PART IV: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MARKETING Requirement for quality assurance 18. The Authority shall, in collaboration with relevant Government agencies and county governments, ensure that food crop inputs, produce and products conform to quality standards in line with the relevant laws and provisions of these regulations. Quality of seed Cap 326 19. All dealers in seed for food crop production shall supply quality seed in accordance with the Seed and Plant Varieties Act. Vegetative propagation material 20. (1) Every propagator of vegetative planting material for food crops outside the formal seed system shall ensure that material conforms to guidelines on the quality of vegetative planting material as given by the national standards 17 organization and the Authority (2) Every propagator of vegetative planting material of food crops outside the formal seed system shall keep accurate records of distributed planting materials in accordance with Form FCD S002 of the Fourth Schedule and shall produce such records on demand for purposes of inspection. (3) A propagator who contravenes sub-section (1) and ( 2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months, or both (4) Every grower shall source vegetative propagating material from a registered propagator of planting material Quality assurance of fertilizers 21. (1) All dealers in fertilizers for production of food crops shall supply quality fertilizers in accordance with the relevant National Standards on fertilizers. (2)No dealer in fertilizer shall repackage fertilizer in less than 50 kg packages unless licensed by the Authority under regulation 14(5) and such repackaging shall only be done in approved premises in conformity with the national packaging and labeling standards for fertilizers. (3)The Authority shall in collaboration with relevant agencies a) prescribe the standards of composition ,efficacy fineness and purity of fertilizers, b) prohibit or limit percentages of certain substances in fertilizer, c) prescribe the requirements of proper storage conditions of fertilizers, d) prescribe the manner of packaging, branding labelling, marking and sealing of containers. (4) The Authority shall, in collaboration with relevant agencies, from time to time undertake random sampling, testing and analysis of fertilizers materials manufactured, sold or imported to determine their conformity to quality standards (composition, fineness, purity, percentages of certain substance, weight) listed in the Part 2 (b) Seventh Schedule (5) No person shall deal in fertilizer that is adulterated or illegally repackaged. (6) Importers, manufacturers and sellers of fertilizers shall be required to keep records and file returns with the Authority on the quantities imported, manufactured or sold on semi-annual basis in 18 accordance with Form S004 as set out in the Fourth Schedule. (7) Importers, manufacturers and sellers of fertilizers shall be required to store fertilizer in accordance with the Part 2 (a) of the Guidelines on storage of fertilizers set out in the Seventh Schedule. (8) Every grower of food crops shall be responsible for on-farm safe use and storage of fertilizers. (9) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1) (2) (5) (6) (7) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both. (10) The Authority shall issue guidelines for use of fertilizer for food crop production from time to time. (11) The authority, in collaboration with the County Governments shall put in place measures to ensure regular farm level testing and analysis of soils and fertilizers from time to time to determine nutrient requirements and fertilizer use by food crop growers and such results shall be shared with Counties and disseminated for use by food crops growers. Prohibition on use of raw sewage 22. (1) No grower shall use human raw sewage and factory effluent for production of food crops. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both Safe use of pesticides Cap 346 23. (1) All dealers in Pest control products for food crop production shall supply quality pest control products in accordance with the Pest Control Product Act. (2) All growers of food crops shall use, store and dispose pest control products in accordance with the Pest Control Products Act. (3) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-regulation (1) and (2) every grower shall be responsible for on-farm safe usage, storage and disposal of pest control products in accordance with the Pest Control Products Act and Part 3 of the guidelines set out in the Seventh Schedule of these regulations. (4) Every grower shall at all times in the production or storage of food crops use pest control products approved and registered by Pest Control Products 19 Board on a particular crop and for the control of a specified pest. (5) A person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both . (6) Every grower shall maintain all records of pest control products and other substances used in production and /or storage of food crops and shall produce such records upon demand by the crops inspector. (7)A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (6) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding two months, or both Control of pests and diseases 24. (1) The Authority shall, in collaboration with the County Governments, and other relevant regulatory agencies regularly undertake surveillance and inspections of farms for production of food crops for the purpose of monitoring the incidences and intensity of pests and diseases. (2) If the Authority considers that the levels and intensity of disease and pest incidence are beyond the threshold levels, it shall: a) require that specified pest and disease control measures are undertaken by the propagator of planting material, grower or the County Government in whose area the pest and disease incidence has occurred, or b) advise the Cabinet Secretary; Traceability of produce i. who may direct appropriate action to be undertaken. ii. to consider invoking Section 31 of the Crops Act 2013. 25. (1) A dealer or processor shall ensure that the food produce or products can be traced to the source by providing details as per the guideline on food produce and products traceability requirements set out in Part 4 of the Seventh Schedule . (2) A dealer or processer shall establish and maintain a distinct traceability code for every source of their produce. (3) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1) (2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both 20 Contract farming 26. (1) Any transporter, dealer, warehouse operator or processor intending to enter into contract with a food crop grower or grower association shall register the contract with the Authority. (2) Any contract between a transporter, dealer, warehouse operator or processor with a grower or grower association shall be in accordance with guidelines on contract farming set out in Part 5 of the Seventh Schedule. (3) A grower and a dealer, processor or exporter who is aggrieved by the failure of the other party in fulfilling the terms of the specified contract shall notify the Authority within thirty days after the date of default. (4) The Authority may, upon receipt of the notification of breach of contract under (3) mediate between the parties. (5) If either or both the parties to the contract are not satisfied with the outcome of the process of mediation under sub-regulation (4), the aggrieved party may opt for arbitration as specified in section 41 of the Crops Act 2013. (6) The Authority shall not mediate on any contract that is not registered with the Authority. (7) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1) (2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding year, or both Marketing requirements AFFA Act 2013 27. (1) All food crops shall be harvested at the physiological maturity or as per the market requirements for a specific crop. (2)All food crops shall be, sorted, graded, processed, packaged, labeled, transported, and stored in accordance with standards in Part 6 of the Seventh Schedule or the standards in force at the time and any other guidelines that shall be provided by the Authority. (3) The unit of measurement of all food crops produce shall be the kilogramme and each single package shall not exceed a net weight of fifty kilogrammes. (4) All food crops produce and products dealers shall display and use a weighing scale that has been properly calibrated, serviced, inspected and approved by the weights and measures department in the Ministry for the time being in charge of Trade. Food, Drugs and Chemical substances Act (5) All food crop produce shall be offered for sale only in markets designated by the County and National governments. 21 (CAP 254) (6) All food produce in the collection centers, stores, markets, warehouses shall be randomly sampled, tested and analyzed by the Authority in consultation with the County government from time to time to ensure conformity to food safety and quality requirements in accordance with other existing law. (7) All food crops produce, whether produced locally or imported into the country, shall upon being established as not conforming to food safety and quality requirements, be seized, detained, disposed off or destroyed by the Authority in an appropriate manner and other relevant laws and at the cost of the offender. (8) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (1) (2) (3) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both Pricing food crop produce 28. (1) The Authority shall from time to time, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, and taking into account all pricing parameters, recommend to the Cabinet Secretary prices for specific food crop produce. (2) The Cabinet Secretary may, upon the advice of the Authority, publish recommended food crop produce prices and the minimum time within which growers shall be paid. Appointment of crops inspectors 29. (1) The Authority shall appoint qualified persons to be inspectors to carry out inspections of all food crops produce and products. (2) A person appointed as an inspector under sub-regulation (1) shall a) Be persons that hold a minimum of a diploma in agriculture or related field from a recognized University. b) Have the relevant expertise and experience in the agriculture. (3) A person appointed as an inspector shall not engage in any business connected with the production, export, sale or distribution of food crops produce and products. (4) In the exercise of their powers of entry and inspection, the inspectors shall be guided by the provision of Section 28 and 29 of the Crops Act, 2013. Functions of food crops inspectors 30. (1)Without prejudice to the generality of regulation 28 (4), inspectors shall; (i) Monitor activities associated with food crops inputs, production, dealing, handling and processing to ensure compliance with these regulations, 22 (ii) Regularly undertake surveillance and inspections to ensure that; a) Production, distribution and use of inputs for food crop production conform to provisions of these regulations. b) Dealers and processors in food crops produce and products adhere to the terms and conditions of registration, licensing and guidelines set out in Second, Third and Seventh Schedules. (2) The inspectors at the county level shall be responsible to the Authority and shall work in collaboration with the County Executive committee member for Agriculture in discharging their functions. (3) Any person who prevents, hinders or obstructs an inspector in performance of their functions and duties commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both. Importation and Exportation of food crops 31. (1) The Authority shall determine annually the domestic production and consumption of all food crops to establish levels of surplus or deficit and advise the Cabinet Secretary on exportation or importation of all food crops. 2) Every importer or exporter shall apply for a food crops export or import permit for every consignment of food crops imported or exported by filling Form FCD A012 as set out in the Second Schedule (3) No food crops shall be imported into or exported from Kenya otherwise than through a customs port of entry or exit. (4) Each consignment of imports or exports of food crops produce shall be declared at the port of entry or exit and physically verified by the Authority or its authorized agent. (5) A registered importer shall provide, on request by the Authority; i. Original copies of importation and customs entry documentation. ii. An import permit for shipment of the specific consignment. iii. Evidence of payment of duties and levies. iv. A certificate of origin and contact details of the exporters and importers from whom they procured. (6) The Authority shall, upon payment of import/export permit fee prescribed in Part 2 of the Sixth Schedule and satisfying the terms and conditions set out in Form FCD A011, issue an import or export permit to a registered importer or exporter. 23 (8) Upon satisfying the conditions for import of food crop produce and products under these regulations, the Authority shall release the consignment to the consignee (9) All consignments whether repacked or in original package shall bear in bold print, the name and contact details of the consignor, consignee and the country of origin (10) All produce intended for importation into the country shall be tested and analyzed for conformity to national food safety standards and requirements at the point of entry. (11) Any consignment of food crops produce that is either smuggled or does not conform to the quality standards, shall be seized, detained and disposed of or destroyed in an appropriate manner by the Authority at the cost of the offender. 12) Food crops produce and products whose documentation does not meet the requirements of the Authority shall be seized and detained for verification and may be released to the consignee by issuance of a release order from the Authority. (13) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub regulation (3) (9) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both PART IV- FINANCING PROVISIONS Imposition of levies 32. (1) The Cabinet Secretary with the approval of Parliament hereby imposes a levy on all food crops and food crop products imported into and exported out of the country as per rates set out in Part 3 of the Sixth Schedule which shall be reviewed from time to time. (2) The levy imposed under sub regulation (1) shall be— (a) payable at the point of exit or entry. (b) collected by the Authority or its appointed agent. (3) Any levy under this regulation, unless the manner of remitting is specifically provided for, shall be payable to the Authority or its agents by an exporter or importer in such a manner and within such time as the Authority may direct. (4) Any levy imposed under this regulation which remains unpaid shall be 24 recovered by the Authority with interest, as a civil debt due to it from the person by whom it is payable. Application of levies 33. (1) The levy collected shall be apportioned as follows; (a) 70 percent shall be applied by the Authority in carrying out its promotion, development and regulatory functions for food crops. (b) 25 percent towards priority food crops research programs in liaison with relevant research institutions; and (c) 5 percent to support development and promotion of food crops in the Counties. (2) Without prejudice to the foregoing, the proceeds of the levies may be used for all or any of the following purposes:— (a) facilitating the marketing of food crops and food crop products in existing and new markets and matters incidental thereto; (b) regulation and compliance activities; (c) any other use as may be approved by the Authority from time to time Fees 34. The fees to be charged for licenses, renewal of licenses and movement permits under these regulations shall be as set out in the Sixth Schedule and shall be reviewed from time to time. PART V - GENERAL PROVISIONS Filing of returns 35. (1) Every processor shall furnish the Authority with monthly production, stocks of raw material held and marketing data by 10th of every month or upon request by the Authority as set out in Form FCD S006 in the Fourth Schedule. (2) Every exporter or importer of food crops produce and products shall make monthly returns to the Authority in the manner set out in Form FCD S005 of Fourth Schedule. Formatted Table Protection from personal liability 36. (1) The Directorate or any of its officers or other persons appointed or authorized to perform any function under these regulations shall not be held liable in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by them in good faith in the exercise of or performance of any power, authority or duty conferred or imposed upon them under these regulations. Provision of capacity and 37. (1) The Authority shall offer support services to county government officers and other stakeholders in packaging and dissemination of information on 25 technical support. new food crop technologies (2)The Authority shall offer training to the county government officers and other stakeholders on new technologies across the value chain. (3) The Authority shall build capacity to the county governments on agricultural policies, National legislations, regional and international protocols to facilitate alignment of county bills and legislations in the food crops sub-sector. (4)The Authority shall build capacity to the county government officers on quality and food safety standards in production, post-harvest handling, transportation, warehousing storage and processing. (5) The Authority shall build capacity to the county government officers on data collection, validation, processing, storage and management. (6)The authority in consultation with the County Governments shall set the food crops research priorities and establish linkages with international and regional research organizations. 38. The Authority in consultation with county governments shall mobilize resources for adoption of technologies in food crops production, marketing and value addition. 39. Th Authority shall monitor the implementation of food crops regulations and quality control standards by the county governments. General penalty 40. (1)A person who contravenes the provisions of these regulations for which no specific penalty is provided for, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both. 26 SCHEDULES FIRST SCHEDULE: LIST OF FOOD CROPS TO BE REGULATED Common Name Botanical Name A. CEREALS Maize……………………………… …Zea mays L. Barley ………………………………. Hordeum vulgare L. Finger millet ……………………......Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Pearl millet ……………………..... ..Pennisetum (L.) R.Br. Rice …………………………………..Oryza sativa L. (1) Sorghum ………………………....... Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Wheat ……………………………… Triticum aestirum. Wheat (pasta)................................Triticum monococcum L. Oats……………………… …… … Avena sativa L. Rye ……………………………….....Secale cereale L. Triticale ……………………………Tricosecale Wittm. Grain amaranth………………… Amaranthus spp. B. LEGUMES Soya beans ………………………….Glycine max (L.) Merr. Beans……………………..……….... Phaseolus vulgaris L. Pigeon pea …………………………Cajanus cajan. Dolichos bean … ………...............Dolichos lablab L. Cowpea ……………………………Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Chick peas…………………………Cicer arietienum L. Broad beans ………………………Vicia faba L. Cluster bean ………………………Cyamopsis tetragonoloba. Pea ……………………………….. Pisum sativum L. C. ROOTS AND TUBER CROPS Irish potatoes ……………………..Solanum tuberosum L. Sweet potato.................................Ipomeea batatas Cassava.......................................Manihot esculenta 19 FORM FCD A001 (r.3) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 APPLICATION FOR GROWER REGISTRATION IN GROWER ASSOCIATIONS To: The Chairman ………………………………………. ………………….. ………………………………………………………….. .Application is hereby made for registration as a food crops grower on …………… hectares of land on parcel specified in Part B below– A - Particulars of Applicant 1. 2. 3. Name of applicant …………………………………………………………... National Identify Card No/Passport No. …………………………………… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code ………Town........................................ Mobile No………………………………Email: ………………………….….. B Particulars of Land 1. L.R. No. or No.s……………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………....... 2. Location……………………… Ward …………………………………. 3. Sub-county …………………………County………………………………. C. Crops details (List all crops grown) Crop Hectare Signature of applicant FOR OFFICIAL USE: Decision of association: ………………………………………………… Date……………..Name of signatory…………………………………. Signature ………………………………. 20 FORM FCD A002 (r. 6(1)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF GROWERS ASSOCIATION/PLANTATION GROWERS/PROPAGATORS OF PLANTING MATERIALS (To be filled in triplicate) Part 1: Category (Tick as appropriate) Growers Association Plantation Growers Propagators of Planting Materials Part 2: Particulars of the applicant 1. Full name of Applicant:………………………………………………………………. 2. Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. 3.Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. L.R. No/Plot No.…………………………….. . 4. Type of Crops grown a). Associations Membership:…………………….. Male:……………… Female:…………………( (Attach a list of members). Catchment area:……………………………………. Type of crop Hectare b) Plantation grower 21 Type of crop Hectare C)Planting material propagator Crop Cultivar/Variety Source of planting No. of material seedling/cuttings/Hectare c) I confirm that I shall abide by the requirements of the Food (Food Crops General) Regulations, 2014. Applicants signature ……………………………………………………Date…………….. PART 4 FOR OFFICIAL USE Remarks:……………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………….………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Recommended Not Recommended Name of Crop Authorized Officer ………………..…..………. Signature……………………........ Date …………….…….…… The application should be sent to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority-Food Directorate, P. O. Box 20064-00200 Nairobi. Terms and Conditions 1. This application should be completed in full. An incomplete form shall not be processed 2. A grower Association shall be required to furnish the Authority with evidence of registration and copies of their Constitution or Articles and Memorandum of Association; 22 FORM FCD A003 (r. 6(2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 APPLICATION/RENEWAL FOR REGISTRATION AS A FOOD CROP AND FOOD CROP PRODUCE DEALER (To be filled in triplicate) Part A: Category / / (Tick one) Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part B: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 1. Full name of Applicant: ………………………………………………………………. 2. Registered office……………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1. 2. 3. 23 Part C: CATEGORY OF DEALER (Tick as appropriate) 1. Check as appropriate Collector Buyer Exporter Others (specify) 2. Seller Transporter Stockist Importer Check one Individual Ownership 3. Partnership Corporation Others (specify) Specific/Category of Food Crops person/company is dealing with: Cereals (specify) 4. Legumes (specify) Roots and Tubers (specify) Names and contacts of two business referees(in the food industry) : (i) …………………………………………………………….………………………….. (ii) .……………………………………………………………..…………………………. I/We …………………………………………………….. Certify that I/we have read and understood the Crops Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder. Date……………………………………………………….. Name of authorized officer: …………………………………. Signature: ………………………………… Terms and Conditions 1. Incomplete forms shall not be processed 2. Source produce from registered growers and grower associations 24 FORM FCD A004 (r. 9(2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 APPLICATION FOR FOOD CROP PRODUCE MOVEMENT PERMIT Full name of Applicant:………………………………………………………………. AFFA registration Number………………………………………… Apply to move …………………………………………………………………………………. (Specify type and quantity of food crops) From ………………………………………………………………….. (Specify County of origin) To……………………………………………………. …………… (Specify County of destination) Requested Validity period: from.................................... to…..................._____________________________ (Specify dates) Truck Reg No………………………………………………………………….. Trailer reg. No………………………………………………………………….. Name of Applicant……………………………………………. ID No.……………………..…. I _________________________________________ (Transporter) declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date………………………………………….. Signature ……………………………………. FOR OFFICIAL USE Name of County Government …………………………………………. Application received by:………………………………………………… Approved/ Not approved……………………………………………………………….. (Give reasons for non-approval) 25 Signature ………………………………………. Designation of Authorized Officer …………………………… Stamp……………………………………… Terms and Conditions Movement’s permits shall be granted subject to the following conditions 1. Movement permit shall not be transferable and shall only be valid for the specified consignment; 2. A Transporter of food crops and crops products shall conform to the national food safety and quality standards and sanitary phytosanitary (SPS) regulations; 3. A transporter shall ensure that food crops produce and products are transported in an appropriate manner to ensure that it remains safe and suitable for human consumption; 4. During transportation of food crops and crops products exceeding 5 metric tonnes the transporter may be required to produce the valid original movement permit for the consignment for inspection by the authority on demand. 26 FORM FCD A005 (r. 10 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR FOOD CROP PROCESSORS The Director General Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority P. O. Box NAIROBI Dear Sir/Madam, RE: LETTER OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A FOOD CROP PROCESSING FACTORY Full name of Applicant M/s …………………ID No/ Registration No( Attach copy)………………………………….…………………of Postal Address:………………… …………………………………… Tel …………………………………………………………….. do hereby express my interest to invest in food crops processing and apply to be granted preliminary approval to proceed with steps leading to the establishment of the plant to be located on plot number(s) ……………on ………………….. Street …………….. Location …………… Sub-County in ………………… County, L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… 1. Factory processing details a. Capacity (in Tons/Ha) …………………………………….. b. The proposed company is intended to process the following food crops and products No. Crop produce Product i. ii. iii. 27 2. List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID/Passport) a) ……………………………………………………………………… b) ……………………………………………………………………… c) ……………………………………………………………………… d) ……………………………………………………………………… e) ……………………………………………………………………… I/We undertake to:1. Seek approval from all relevant Government agencies in accordance with existing laws and regulations 2. Adhere to the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act,2013, the Crops Acts, 2013 and other relevant laws in force from time to time 3. Support the supply chain to maintain the smooth flow of raw material. 4. Install processing equipment that will match current Kenyan standards, 5. Commit to adhere to the national and international food safety standards. 6. Execute the project within the next 2 years after which this Letter of Preliminary Approval shall be invalid. I understand that this application is not a guarantee of being issued with a processing license. Yours sincerely, Chief Executive M/s…………………………………………………………….. (Name of company and Official Seal/Stamp) 28 FORM: FCD A006 (r. 10(5); (13)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION FOR PROCESSING/RENEWAL OF PROCESSING LICENSE (To be filled in triplicate) Part A: Category / / (Tick one) Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part B: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 1. Full name of Applicant: ………………………………………………………………. 2. Registered office………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 29 Part C: Processing/Facility Details Factory processing details a. Installed processing capacity (in Tons/Ha) …………………………………….. b. The proposed company is intended to process the following food crops and products No. Food Crop produce Estimated Product Tonnage/year iv. 1 v. 2 vi. 3 vii. 4 Estimated Brand Names Tonnage/year Date………………….Signature……………………………........….. Applicant Terms and conditions 1. The applicant will be required to: a) Support the supply chain to maintain the smooth flow of raw material. b) Install processing equipment that match the International standards. c) Commit to adhere to the national and international food safety standards. d) To provide evidence of registration of brand names with Kenya Industrial Property Institute(KIPI). e) Adhere to the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013, the Crops Acts, 2013 and other relevant laws in force from time to time. 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. The authority shall give notice of the proposed grant of license in the Kenyan gazette and such other manner as the authority may determine at least 30 days before granting the license. 30 FORM FCD A007 (r. 11 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION /RENEWAL OF WAREHOUSE OPERATOR LICENSE (To be filled in triplicate) Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part A: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 4. Full name of Applicant: ………………………………………………………………. 5. Registered office……………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 5. 6. 7. 8. 7. Types of scheduled crops to be handled: 31 ……………………………………………… …………………………………………….. 8. Qualification and experience: a) Proprietor ............................................................................................................................................................ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… b) Staff Level of education Primary(KCPE) Secondary(KCSE/’O’- level Certificate Diploma/Higher diploma Degree Masters Other(specify) No. of staff c) Specify any other professional course related to the food industry: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Attach copies of IDs and certificates) I hereby certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. Date……………………………………………………………………. Signature of applicant……………….……………………………........….. Official rubber stamp/seal Note NB: A license for a warehouse or warehouse operator will only be issued to persons, co-operative societies or companies who have fulfilled the conditions of the Authority as set out in guideline one of the Fourth Schedule. Terms and Conditions 1. When considering applications for registration or renewal of registration as a warehouse operator, the Food crops Directorate shall ensure that only warehouses with the requisite approvals under the Public Health Act, and any other written law 32 are registered. A warehouse operator shall comply with approved practices and standards on warehousing including national standards on quality, food safety and hygiene. 3. Application for registration or renewal of registration a warehouse operator who is administering warehouse receipting system or is in custody of any produce belong to third parties, shall submit to the Food Crops Directorate a certified copy of a valid insurance policy covering all risks related to warehouse business. 2. 4. Adhere to the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013, the Crops Acts, 2013 and other relevant laws in force from time to time. 5. A warehouse operator shall provide evidence of having persons qualified on food safety matter in their employment to the satisfaction of the authority 6. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 33 FORM FCD A008 (r. 12 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION FOR WAREHOUSE LICENSE Part A: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) Full name of Applicant:………………………………………………………………. Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1 2 Registration details: No of warehouses Capacity(metric tonnes/ 50 kg bag Crop(s) to be handled NB: A license for a warehouse will only be issued to persons, co-operative societies or companies who have fulfilled the conditions of the Authority as set out in guideline one of the Fourth Schedule. 34 Terms and conditions 1. When considering applications for registration or renewal of registration of a warehouse the Food crops Directorate shall ensure that only warehouses with the requisite approvals under the Public Health Act, and any other written law are registered. 2. The warehouse must meet the requirement set out on part (i) of the seventh schedule of these regulations. I hereby declare that the particulars which I have given are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Official rubber stamp/seal 35 Date ………………….………….. FORM FCD A009 (r. 13 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION /RENEWAL FOR IMPORT/EXPORT LICENSE Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part A: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 1. Full name of Applicant:………………………………………………………………. 2. Registered office……………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No:………………………........ Email:………………………………. Website:……………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. Type of food crops produce/products to be imported and estimated annual quantities. 36 Type of food crops Estimated Annual Import Quantity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Date ………………….………….. (Official Company Stamp) 6. Terms and Conditions 1. Incomplete forms shall not be processed 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. A permit issued on this application shall not indemnify the licensee from any liabilities to which the person may have become liable under the repealed Laws specified in the second schedule of the crops act. 4. The holder of the importer/exporter license shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 37 FORM FCD A010 (r. 14 (3)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION/RENEWAL FOR FERTILIZER REPACKAGING LICENSE (To be filled in triplicate) Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part A: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 1. Full name of Applicant: ………………………………………………………………. 2. Registered office……………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No: ………………………........ Email: …………………………. Website: ………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. Types of fertilizers targeted for importation the quantities. 38 Type of Fertilizers targeted for importation/Sourced Planned repacking quantities (Kg) (List) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. Premises at which repackaging will be undertaken 6. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Date ………………….………….. (Official Company Stamp) Terms and Conditions 1. Incomplete forms shall not be processed 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. A permit issued on this application shall not indemnify the licensee from any liabilities to which the person may have become liable under the repealed Laws specified in the second schedule of the crops act. 4. The holder of the importer/exporter license shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 5. Repackaging of fertilizer shall be done in premises approved by the Authority. 39 FORM FCD A011 (r. 15 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 APPLICATION/RENEWAL FOR FERTILIZER IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (To be filled in triplicate) Applications for New License Application for Renewal of License Part A: Applicant’s Details (To be filled by all Applicants) 1. Full name of Applicant: ………………………………………………………………. 2. Registered office……………………………………… L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Postal Address: …………..………........... Postal Code …………Town........................................ Tel/Mobile No: ………………………........ Email: …………………………. Website: ………… Physical address: Building …………………………….. Street:…………Town:……………… County………………………… Sub County……………………….. Ward…………… Village..………………………………. Company details (where applicable): Certificate of Company Incorporation /registration No:, …………… List Names and Particulars of Directors/Officials (Attach copies of ID) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Branch offices (if any) Town Location Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. Types of fertilizers targeted for importation, manufacture or distribution the quantities. 40 Type of Fertilizers targeted for importation Planned blending (if any) Planned distribution quantities (Kg) (List) 1 2. 3 4 4 5. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Date ………………….………….. (Official Company Stamp) Terms and Conditions 1. Incomplete forms shall not be processed 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. A permit issued on this application shall not indemnify the licensee from any liabilities to which the person may have become liable under the repealed Laws specified in the second schedule of the crops act. 4. The holder of the fertilizer importer, manufacture or distribution license shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 41 FORM FCD A012 (r. 30 (5)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT/ EXPORT FOOD CROP PRODUCE/FOOD CROP PRODUCTS/FERTILIZER 1. Name of applicant ……………………… 2. Registered office………………………………………………………….….………. L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….……… Street ……..………….......……… Tel. No. ……….…………....….….………...…. Fax No. …..................….......….. E-mail …………..…….……....….……...…... Website …………………..……… 3.Place where the premise is located: Village/area……..….………..….…...…….. Ward……………………….……….….……. Sub-County…...………………………….. County………………..…..…..……..………. 4. VAT Registration No / ID. No. ………….…………………… PIN ………….………. 5. Type of food crops produce/products/fertilizer to be imported or exported and the quantities. (Tick as appropriate) Commodity Quantity Customs Value Source/country of origin Point of entry/exit NB: Attach details in the format given above I hereby declare that the particulars which I have given are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further state that the above declared imports have been approved and certified as being fit for human consumption and contain no poisonous substance or chemical as per the Kenya’s relevant legislations and regulations. . Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. 42 Date ………………….………….. Terms and Conditions 1. This application shall be accompanied by a phytosanitory certificate from the country of origin, compliance certificate from the Kenya National Standardization body and the Kenya National Plant Protection Organization. 43 THIRD SCHEDULE: REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND PERMITS FORM FCD R001 (r. 6.8)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION/PLANTATION GROWERS/ PROPAGATORS OF PLANTING MATERIALS THIS IS TO CERTIFY that………………………………………………. of postal address …………………..……………of ……………………………. County, LR No….…………..has been duly registered by the Authority as a growers’ association/plantation grower/ propagator of planting materials in accordance with Regulation 6(8) of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2015 Dated this …………………… day of ………………….20………. Signature………………………………………. Head, Food Crops Directorate AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY Terms and Conditions 1. This registration certificate is not transferable; 2. A registered Grower Associations shall maintain a register of their members in the format prescribed by the Authority; 3. A registered Grower Association shall respect and enable the carrying out of the terms and conditions of any agreements entered between themselves and their members or on behalf of their members. 4. A Registered Grower Associations, Plantation Growers and Propagators of Planting material shall ensure that the quality of farm inputs and food crop produce and products comply with the Food Crops General Regulations and any other relevant laws. 5. The holder of this certificate shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 44 AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY FORM FCD R002 (r. 6(9)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 DEALER’S CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION THIS IS TO CERTIFY that………………………………………………. of postal address …………………..…………of ……………………………. County, LR No….……has been duly registered as a Food Crops …………………………………………………….dealing ………..in………………………………………………………………… by the Agricultural Fisheries and Food Authority in accordance with section 16(1) of the Crops Act, 2013 Dated this …….…. day of ……………..……….. 20…… Signature………………………………………… Head, Food Directorate AGRICULTURAL, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY Terms and Conditions 1. This registration certificate is not transferable; 2. A dealer of food crops and crops products shall conform to the national food safety and quality standards and sanitary phytosanitary (SPS) regulations. 3. A dealer shall put in place appropriate measures and procedures to ensure that food crops and crops products are safeguarded from microbiological physical and chemical contamination during handling, storage and transportation 4. The holder of this certificate shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 45 FORM FCD P001 (r. 9. (3)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 FOOD CROP PRODUCE MOVEMENT PERMIT M/s…………………………………………………….................... is hereby authorized to move Food crop produce from …………………………………..to…………………………….............. (Specify destination) Truck. Reg No………………………………………………………………….. Trailer Reg. No………………………………………………………………….. This permit is valid for the transportation of the consignment of ………………………… tonnes of ……………………Crop Produce. Validity period: from ________________________to_______________________________ Date of issue _____________ time issued ________________________ a.m./p.m. Expiry date __________________ Time:_______________________________ County of origin………………………………….. Issued by …………………………………. Signature ………………………………………. Designation ……………………………………… Authorized Offer For: County Executive Committee -Agriculture Collected by ……………………………………………. ID No.……………………..…. Terms and Conditions 1. This movement permit is not transferable and is only valid for the specified consignment; 2. A Transporter of food crops and crops products shall conform to the national food safety and quality standards. 3. A transport shall ensure that food crops and crops products and transportation unit are appropriate to ensure that food crops and produce remains safe and suitable for human consumption; 4. A transporter of food crops and crops products exceeding 5 metric tonnes shall be required to produce for inspection by the Authority, the County Government authorized officers and other law enforcement agencies valid original movement permit for the consignment on request 46 FORM FCD P002 (30. 6(1)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 IMPORT/EXPORT PERMIT Serial No……………………………. Authority’s Code Name/Business name of applicant ……………………………………………… Address……………………………………..Tel…………………………………… Email……………………………………………… Physical location ………………………………………………………….. PIN/VAT No. …………………………………………………… L.R. No…………………………………………………………….. License No. ………….........................................….....………… Valid from……….............................................…….to………................…....…………. Is hereby authorized to import/export the following; □ Food crop produce □Food crop product □ Fertilizer ( Tick as appropriate) Type Quantity Value NB:Attach list Duration of import/export permit……………………………….days Expiry date……………………………………………………… Point of entry/delivery…………………………………………….. FOR OFFICIAL USE 3. Checked by: Officer Name………………..…..Signature……………………..... Date …………….…….… Approved by: Director’s Name …………………Signature….………….…………Date ………………...… Official Food Crops Directorate Rubber stamp 47 Terms and Conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. The Authority may vary, suspend or cancel the food crop produce import/export permit issued if the holder fails to abide with the terms and conditions of the food crops regulations 2015. The importer/exporter shall provide all the information of the transaction in question to the Authority at all times on demand. The import/export permit may be suspended without notice where such importer/exporter infringes the legal requirements as elucidated in the laws of Kenya. The holder of this certificate shall submit monthly returns to the Authority in the prescribed format. 48 FORM FCD L001 (r. 10 (10)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 PROCESSING LICENCE Authority’s Code…….....………… License Serial No………………. M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted a Food Crops Processing License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to operate a food crops processing plant at plot L.R.No./Plot…………………. in ……………………………..Town/Village……………… Sub-County………...…………….. of …………………...County This license is Valid from……….................................... to 31st of June 20…... Signature………………………………………….. Signature………………………………….. HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE Date………………………… DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY ………................................................................…… This license is issued subject to compliance with the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, the Crops Act, 2013, the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2015 and such terms and conditions as specified hereunder. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This license is no transferable 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. This license is valid only for the crops produce/products specified herein. 4. Any changes in the particulars supplied by the processor for purposes of the license shall be notified to the Authority in writing 5. The processors shall submit their processing returns to the Authority on a monthly basis in the prescribed format. 6. A processing license may be suspended where a licensee continues to default in submitting returns 7. An applicant or holder of this license who is aggrieved by the decision of the Authority may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within 30 days from the date on which the applicant first received the notice of the decision. 49 FORM FCD L002 (r. 11 (5)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 WAREHOUSE OPERATOR LICENSE Serial No…………………………… Authority’s Code…………….. M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted an Warehouse operator’s License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to operate a warehouse(s) in Kenya pursuant to Regulations 11 of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations 2015 and the Crops Act, 2015. This License is valid from ………………………….to………………………………………. HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. In the event that the operators intents to cease operations at a particular warehouse, operator shall one month prior to ceasing operations inform the authority of his intentions 2. The Authority may vary, suspend or cancel the warehouse or warehouse operator license issued if the holder fails to abide with the terms and conditions of the license. 3. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 4. This license is issued subject to compliance of the provisions of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act and Crops Act 2013, and the regulations issued thereunder and any other relevant law. 50 FORM FCD L003 (r. 12 (4)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 WAREHOUSE LICENSE Serial No…………………………… Authority’s Code…………….. M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted an Warehouse License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to warehouse a maximum of …………………………… tonnes of food crops produce at any one time at the following warehouse Warehouse No. Capacity LR. No/Plot No Street Sub-County County 1. 2. 3. 4. This license is issued pursuant to Regulation 12 of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations 2015 and the Crops Act, 2015. This License is valid from ………………………….to………………………………………. HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY 51 NB: The Authority may vary, suspend or cancel the warehouse license issued if the holder fails to abide with the terms and conditions of the license. The application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Director, Food Crops Directorate so as to reach at least 1 month before expiry date. This license is issued subject to compliance of the provisions of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act and Crops Act 2013, and the regulations issued thereunder and any other relevant law. 52 FORM FCD L004 (r. 13 (5)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 FOOD CROPS IMPORTER/EXPORTER LICENSE Serial No…………………………… Authority’s Code…………….. M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted an Food Crops Import/Export License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to import/export the types of food crops listed hereunder pursuant to Regulation 14 (5) of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations 2015 and the Crops Act, 2015. This License is valid from ………………………….to………………………………………. HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY Date of issue ..........................................…… Terms and conditions 1. Issuance of a license under this regulation will be conditional on the applicant satisfying the Authority that they have complied with National and relevant international Standards and any other legal requirements. 2. A license issued under this Regulation shall be valid for one year from date of issue. 3. This license is not transferable to any other person. 4. The Authority may vary, suspend or cancel the food crop import/export license issued if the holder fails to abide with the terms and conditions of the license. 5. The application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Director, Food Crops Directorate so as to reach at least 1 month before expiry date. 6. This license is issued subject to compliance of the provisions of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act and Crops Act 2013, and the regulations issued thereunder and any other relevant law. 53 FORM FCD L005 (r. 14 (5)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY (LOGO) THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 FERTILIZER REPACKING LICENSE M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted a Fertilizer Repacking License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to repack all types of fertilizers at the fertilizer ………………plant at plot L.R.No./Plot…………………. in …………………………….. Town/Village……………… Sub-County………...…………….. of …………………...County pursuant to Regulation 14 (5) of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations 2015 and the Crops Act, 2015. This License is valid from ………………………….to………………………………………. Capture more details HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY Date of issue ..........................................…… Note This license is issued subject to compliance with the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, the Crops Act, 2013, the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2015 and such terms and conditions as specified hereunder. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This license is no transferable 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. The licensee shall submit their repacking returns to the Authority on a quarterly basis. 4. This license may be suspended where a licensee continues to default in submitting returns 5. Comply with other relevant Laws/regulations 54 FORM FCD L006 (r. 15(7)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY (LOGO) THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 FERTILIZER IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION LICENSE M/s…………………………………………………of Post office Box ………………………..has been granted a fertilizer importation, manufacture or distribution license License No. …………………………………….and is/are hereby authorized to import, manufacture or distribute all types of fertilizers at the fertilizer ………………plant at plot L.R.No./Plot…………………. in …………………………….. Town/Village……………… Sub-County………...…………….. of …………………...County pursuant to Regulation 14 (5) of the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations 2015 and the Crops Act, 2015. This License is valid from ………………………….to………………………………………. HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY Date of issue ..........................................…… Note This license is issued subject to compliance with the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, the Crops Act, 2013, the Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2015 and such terms and conditions as specified hereunder. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This license is no transferable 2. An application for renewal of this license shall be made to the Authority not later than the first day of the month of June in which the current license is due to expire. 3. The licensee shall submit their importation, manufacture or distribution returns to the Authority on a quarterly basis. 4. This license may be suspended where a licensee continues to default in submitting returns 5. Comply with other relevant Laws/regulations 55 FOURTH SCHEDULE: REGISTERS AND RETURNS FORM FCD S001 (r. 8 (1)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION REGISTER OF MEMBERS PART A: GROWERS ASSOCIATION DETAILS Name of the Grower Association……………............................................…….... Physical Address………………………......................….............……………….. P.O. Box ………………......................…………………………………………… Email………………………………………....................................…………........ Fax…………………………..................................………………………………. Tel…………………………...................................………………………………. Authority’s Code ……………………………….................................................... Registration No…………..................................PIN No………………………….. Year.………………………………………………………..…………………….... PART B: MEMBERS AND SERVICES DETAILS Grower Name Contract Physical Area Under Production Type of Service fees Code of No. and Location Crop(acres) (metric service offered charged grower date tonnes) (Kshs.) signed Prepared by: Name: ........................................................... Signature……………………….…………... Stamp…………………………….. Date……………………………….. 56 FORM FCD S002 (r. 19 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 FORM OF DISTRIBUTED VEGETATIVE PLANTING MATERIAL Grower (buyer) personal information and contact Name……………………………, Age………………………, Level of education……………………………….. Identity No/Passport No………………………………… Postal address…………………………..Town……………….Postal Code,………………. Mobile Phone No…………………………………. Physical location of destination farm County…………………Subcounty…………………………..Ward…………………Village……………… ………….…Geocoordinates………………………… Crop production details Crop type……………………Acreage to be planted………………………Date……………...time………Quantity purchased (no of batches…………………. No.Vines/cuttings per batch …………………….. Type (Vines/cuttings per batch /other specify……………………..) Variety/cultivar/ landrace (local variety)……………………Code………..…. Length per piece……………………………. Propagator details Name …………………………………………Postal address ……………………….. Mobile phone no………………………………… email …………………………. Physical location of source farm/establishment County…………………………………Sub county ……………………………. Ward…………………………………..Town………………..Village……………………….. Crop production details Crop type………………………code ……………..………..acreage under crop………………………..Harvest date……………Quantity sold(no of batches)…………….no of No. Vines/cuttings /other (specify ………………………) per batch………………………. Compliance status on regulation and standards No of inspections………………Certification available…………………… status 57 …………Evidence available/not FORM FCD S003 (r. 9(4)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 MONTHLY SUMMARY RETURNS BY COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO THE AUTHORITY ON MOVEMENT OF FOOD CROPS. To The Director General The Agriculture Fisheries and Food Authority (Att: Head- Food Crops Directorate) Name of County……………………………………..………………………………………… Returns for the month ending …………………………… Year ………………………………. Kind of fertilizers imported/manufactured.. Type of food Crop 1. 2. Quantity Transported from the County (Tons) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 5 major destination Counties 6. Authorized officers Signature ………………………….………. Official County Stamp 58 Quantity Transported (Tons) Date ……….………….. FORM FCD S004 (r. 20(4),14(13),15(14)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS ON FERTILIZERS BY IMPORTATION/MANUFACTURING/ DISTRIBUTION/REPACKAGING (To be filled in triplicate) Name/Business name :………………………………………… Address: Postal address……………………………………..Code:……………………………………. Tel…………………………………… Email……………………………………………… Physical location Street ………………………………………… L.R/Plot No……………………………… Registration details VAT Registration No / ID. No. ………….…………………… PIN ………….………. Returns for the period ………………………………………………………………. a)Fertilizer importation Kind of fertilizer imported Quantity Imported Customs Value Source/country of origin Point of entry Quantity sold Point of entry( where applic able) Quantity sold b)Fertilizer locally manufactured/distributed/repackaged Kind of fertilizer manufactu red/Distrib uted/Repa ckaged. Quantity manufactured/Distributed/Repackaged. 59 Value(Kshs) Source/coun try of origin I hereby declare that the particulars which I have given are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. 6. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Official stamp/seal 60 Date ………………….………….. FORM FCD S005 (r. 36 (2)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 MONTHLY RETURNS ON IMPORT/EXPORT OF FOOD CROPS PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS (To be filled in triplicate) Name/Business name of importer/exporter………………………………………… Address: Postal address……………………………………..Code:……………………………………. Tel…………………………………… Email……………………………………………… Physical location Street ………………………………………… L.R/Plot No……………………………… Registration details VAT Registration No / ID. No. ………….…………………… PIN ………….………. Returns for the period ………………………………………………………………. Kind of food crops imported/exported.. Kind of crop produce or food product Quantity Customs Imported/exported Value Country of origin/destination country Point of entry/exit Remarks I hereby declare that the particulars which I have given are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. 6. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Official stamp/seal 61 Date ………………….………….. FORM FCD S006 (r. 36 (1)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS, 2015 MONTHLY RETURNS BY PROCESSORS OF FOOD CROPS PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS Month…………………………………………Year…………………20……………. (To be filled in triplicate) Name/Business name ……………………………………………… Address: Postal address……………………………………..Code:……………………………………. Tel…………………………………… Email……………………………………………… Physical location Street ………………………………………… L.R/Plot No……………………………… Registration details VAT Registration No / ID. No. ………….…………………… PIN ………….………. Type food crop produce Quantity (tons) purchased Quantity (tons) processed Stocks outs Brand names 1 2 3 NB: Attach a list where necessary I hereby declare that the particulars which I have given are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant’s Signature………………………….………. Official stamp/seal 62 Date ………………….………….. FIFTH SCHEDULE: PRELIMINARY LETTER OF APPROVAL FOR PROCESSORS FORM FCD PLA001. (r. 10 (3)) THE AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY THE CROPS (FOOD CROPS) REGULATIONS 2015 LETTER OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR FOOD CROP PROCESSORS Reference Date:………………… TO: M/s…………………………………. ………………………………………….. ………………………………………….. (Applicant’s name /Company address) Dear Sir, RE: LETTER OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR FOOD CROP PROCESSORS Following your application to be granted approval to proceed to prepare and undertake establishment of a food crops processing in Kenya and having demonstrated commitment to taking advantage of the Kenyan investment policies that will facilitate the easy access to investment incentives and guarantees Your application has been given preliminary approval to enable you proceed to seek further approval from all relevant Government agencies in accordance with existing laws and regulations after which you consult with the Authority on subsequent processes. You will be required to demonstrate your plan for the following before you are granted a license to operate the food crops processing factory: 1. Support the supply chain to maintain the smooth flow of raw material. 2. Install processing equipment that will match current Kenyan standards, 3. Commit to adhere to the national and international food safety standards. 4. Execute the project within the next 2 years after which this Letter of Preliminary Approval shall be invalid. 5. Adhere to the provisions of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act,2013, the Crops Act 2013 and other relevant laws in force from time to time I understand that this application is not a guarantee of being issued with a processing licence. 63 The Authority is satisfied with your intentions and looks forward to your successful implementation of the proposed food processing facility. Yours sincerely, HEAD FOOD CROPS DIRECTORATE DIRECTOR GENERAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD AUTHORITY NOTE: Please note that this letter is not a license and does not guarantee the applicant the grant of a license to operate a food processing factory by the Authority 64 SIXTH SCHEDULE: FOOD CROPS INDUSTRY LEVIES AND FEES PART 1: LICENSE FEES a) Food Crops Processors’ License Fees payable to the Authority (r. 10(9)) Raw material Barley, Oat, Wheat, Rye, Triticale, Maize, Rice, Finger millet, Pearl Millet, Sorghum, Grain Amaranth Category 2-Legumes Beans, Broad beans, Cluster bean Dolichos, Cow peas, Chick peas, Pigeon peas Pea ,Soya beans Processors (based on capacity tons/ hr) Less than 2 2–5 Validity 6-10 Annual Annual Fees/(Ksh) 1,000 3,000 5,000 11-20 8,000 21-45 10,000 Over 45 20,000 Less than 2 500 2–5 2000 6-10 11-20 Annual 5000 8,000 21-45 10,000 Over 45 20,000 Category 3-Roots Sweet potatoes and cassava Less than 0.5 0.5 – 1 Over 1 - 3 Annual 500 1000 1500 Over 3 -5 Over 5 2000 5000 Less than 2 1,000 2–5 6-10 11-20 21-45 Over 45 3,000 5,000 8,000 10,000 20,000 Category 4- Tubers Irish potatoes Annual 65 b) Exporters, Importers, Warehouse and Warehouse Operator’s License Fees (r. 11(3)) Category Validity Payable to: Annual Annual Annual Annual Licensing Fees/Renewal ( Ksh) 10,000 20,000 10000 Exporter Importer Warehouse Operator Annual 5,000 Authority Between 10,000 -50,000 Warehouse Category Between 51,000-100,000 capacity (in 50kg bags) Between101,000-150,000 Annual 10,000 Authority Annual 15,000 Authority Annual 20,000 Authority Between 150,000-200,000 Annual 25,000 Authority Over 200,000 Annual 30,000 Authority Less than 10,000 PART 2: PERMIT FEES Type of permit Basis of charge Amount (Kshs) 1000 Transporter Per Consignment movement permit Import (food crop Per Consignment produce or products) Export (food crop Per Consignment produce or products Fertilizer import Per Consignment permit NB: to be reviewed from time to time Payable to Free County government of origin Authority Free Authority 10,000 Authority PART 3: IMPORT/EXPORT LEVIES Type of produce Cereals. Export(% of Import(% of customs value) customs value) Raw Finished Raw Finished 1.5 1 1.5 3 Legumes 1.5 1 2 3 Roots and Tubers 0.5 0.5 3 3 66 Authority Authority Authority PART 4: LICENSE FEE FOR IMPORTATION/MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION/REPACKAGING FERTILIZER Type of license Validity Payable to: Annual Annual Annual Licensing Fees/Renewal ( Ksh) 100,000 20,000 Import Manufacture Distribution Annual 20,000 Authority Repackaging Annual 20,000 Authority 67 Authority Authority SEVENTH SCHEDULE: FOOD CROPS INDUSTRY GUIDELINES {r. 12(3); 19(1); 20(5); 22(3); 24(1)} PART 1: GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF WAREHOUSE {r. 12 (3)} The food crop directorate shall inspect or appoint independent reputable inspection companies to inspect warehouses. The inspection will determine the level of certification of the warehouse. The following guidelines will be used; 1. If the applicant is not the owner of the warehouse, the applicant must provide a copy of the lease contract. 2. The warehouse shall provide facilities bulk grain handling (loading, unloading and bagging). 3. The warehouse should have grain cleaning equipment and their capacity. 4. The warehouse should be connected to electricity and have a back-up generator to cater for interrupted power supply. 5. The warehouse should provide for drying facility. 6. The warehouse should have a laboratory room for grading. 7. The warehouse should have solid wall or strong iron sheets and must be bugler proof ventilation at the top, below the roof. These should be protected from birds by use of 10mm wire mesh from the outside and protected from insects by use of 1 mm mesh inside. All ventilation areas must be water proof 8. All warehouses must be entirely waterproof 9. All internal support structures must be made of metallic material 10. The warehouse floor must be a continuous hard wearing concrete surface and may contain drainage channels which must be kept clean. 11. The roof must be covered with corrugated galvanized steel with no rust. 12. The doors must be of high gauge galvanized steel with no rust. 13. The warehouse must observe hygiene (drainage cleanliness, freedom from dust, clean pallets and neatly organized stacks). 14. All warehouses must have a perimeter wall with free space allow truck access 15. Shielded area for loading and off-loading in all weather conditions. 16. A warehouse should have fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and an alarm system 17. A warehouse should have a guard house and well lit security around the compound. 18. A warehouse should have weigh bridges and weighing scales. 19. Warehouse must have offices, walking telephones and internet access. 20. A warehouse must have guards(1 per 5000 MT stored) 68 21. Sanitary requirement - Provision of separate wash rooms for both gender (one for 10 persons), with bath rooms for heavy duty laborers, provisions of hand wash taps and feet at entrance to the stores. 22. A warehouse should maintain proper books of accounts 69 SEVENTH SCHEDULE PART 2: (a) GUIDELINES ON STORAGE OF FERTILIZERS {r. 20 (5)} The following guidelines will be applied in the storage of fertilizers by importers, manufacturers and sellers; 1. No importer, manufacturer or seller of fertilizers will store fertilizers in the same warehouse/premises with foods. 2. A fertilizers store shall have facilities bulk handling (loading and unloading). 3. A fertilizer store should have strong solid wall and must be ventilated at the top, below the roof. All ventilation areas must be water proof. 4. All fertilizers stores must be entirely waterproof 5. The storage floor must be a continuous hard wearing concrete surface and may contain drainage channels which must be kept clean. 6. The roof of the store must be covered with an appropriate water proof material with no rust. 7. The doors must strong bugler proof material with no rust. 8. The loading and off-loading area should be protected from moisture. 9. Sanitary requirement – the importer/manufacturer/seller should provide sanitary facilities for both genders, with bath rooms and provisions of hand wash taps. 10. An importer/manufacturer/seller of fertilizer should provide gum boots and protective gears to the store workers. PART 2 (b) LIST OF STANDARDS ON THE QUALITY FOR FERTILIZERS {r. 20 (9)} ITEM KEBS CODE Granulated superphosphate Foliar fertilizer(inorganic) Monoammonium phosphate(MAP) and Diamonium phosphate(DAP) Solid compound fertilizer Monoammonium phosphate(MAP) and Diamonium phosphate(DAP) Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Organic fertilizer Urea fertilizer Ammonium sulphate(sulphate of ammonia) Ammonium sulphate Nitrate(ASN) KS 46:2012 KS 2228:2014 KS 2424:2012 KS 158:2012 KS 157:2010 KS 47:2013 KS 2290:2011 KS 288:2013 KS 287:2010 KS 51:2013 70 PART 3: GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (r. 22 (3)) 1. All users of Pest control products on food crops must identify pest problem and seek advice from competent agricultural officer, research stations or accredited stockists before purchase ,transportation, use, storage and disposal of the Pest control products 2. All sellers and users of Pest control products shall be required to be trained by official bodies on use, with major emphasis on practical handling of the pest control products 3. All users of the pest control products shall ensure that they don’t purchase packs that are damaged, leaking, have seals tampered with or lack original labels. 4. All users of pest control products shall ensure that the products are not transported on vessels carrying passengers, livestock, foodstuffs and other materials for human or animal consumption or use. 5. Contaminated foodstuffs must never be eaten or fed to animals. 6. All pest control products must never be stored with food or animal feeds. 7. All Pest control products users on the farms must: i) ii) iii) iv) Never store crop protection products in the living quarters Always keep them in their original containers. Always keep them out of the reach of children preferably under key and lock and never place them where they might be mistaken for food and drink. Keep them dry, but away from fires and out of direct sunlight. 8. All sellers and users of pest control products shall not break manufacturer’s packages down into smaller quantities or repack for sale into bottles, bags or tins. 9. Crop protection containers shall not be used for food or drinking water. 10. All pesticide users shall be required to use non leaking spray equipment and wear protective clothing. 71 PART 4: FOOD PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS (r. 24(1)) 1. All food crops growers, dealers and processors shall be responsible for the safety of the produce and products. 2. All farm produce shall be labeled at source based on guidelines that shall be provided by the Authority from time to time, 3. All Food products shall be labeled in accordance with East African standards, EAS38: 2000 advertising and presentation must not mislead consumers. 4. Food produce dealers and processors must be able to identify the businesses from whom they obtained and the businesses they have supplied with food produce and products and provide this information on demand by the Authority 5. Unsafe food produce and products must be withdrawn from sale or distribution chain or recalled from consumers if already sold 6. The requirement for withdrawal or recall applies to all stages of processing and distribution of food produce and products but there is an exemption to primary production for domestic preparation, handling, storage or use for domestic consumption. 7. Processors, dealers ,importer and exporter shall keep records from whom food produce is sourced and to whom is sold for a period not less than six months and in consideration of the nature of the food and its shelf life 8. Food produce or products which are considered unsafe for human health cannot be exported or imported. The food produce or products must comply with the relevant requirements of national food law country. 9. The processor is responsible for withdrawing or recalling food produce from the market. They must also notify the relevant competent authority and collaborate with the authority (ies) on any action they should take to avoid or reduce the risk posed by the food. 10. Where the processor has reason to believe the food produce has reached the consumer, the processor must inform the consumer effectively and accurately of the reason for withdrawal of the produce and product 72 SEVENTH SCHEDULE PART 5: GUIDELINES ON CONTRACT FARMING BETWEEN GROWER AND DEALERS/ PROCESSORS OF FOOD CROPS PRODUCE (r. 25(2) AGREEMENT made the ________ (day) of __________ (month) two thousand and _______BETWEEN --------------------- (names in full) Identity No. ------------- of P.O. Box…………(Town/City) hereinafter referred to as the “grower”, which expression shall where the context so admits, include his successors and assignees of the first Part whose farm/plot L.R No ------------------------------Soil type(s)………………. and is situated in Sub-location ---------------Location……………. Zone …………………. Division…………….. District…………. Province…………. AND …………………………………… (name in full) of P.O. Box…………….. (Town/City) hereinafter referred to as the “Dealer/Processor” which expression shall where the context so admits include its successors and assignees of the Second Part whose company was incorporated/registered in the Republic of Kenya and having its registered office at ___________________; WHEREAS the grower is the registered owner/ lessee and wishes to grow ……………..under this agreement in the aforesaid plot/field whose total area planted with food crop covering…………….hectares and supply the total harvested produce to the Dealer/ processor; WHEREAS the grower is /is not a member of any grower association and wishes to enter into direct/indirect agreement to grow and supply food crop produce to the dealer/processor; WHEREAS the dealer/processor is willing to enter into agreement and accept all food crop grown under this agreement in the aforesaid plot/field and deal/process the total harvested food crop produce; NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN PARTIES AS FOLLOWS: TERMS OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on the date it is signed and shall, unless sooner determined under the provisions hereof, continue until the grower has harvested the food crop produce , sold and handed over/delivered to the dealer/processor and received full payment/ full consideration for the produce. This agreement shall cover food crop development services such as (land preparation, purchase/ supply of seeds and fertilizers, purchase/ supply of herbicides and pesticides, extension/ advisory services, financing of food crop cultivation, negotiation for affordable credit, maintaining proper bookkeeping, transport/ distribution of farm inputs and outputs, harvesting, packaging, storage, sorting, grading and processing). Any party may harvest, package, store and transport food crop produce within the terms and conditions agreed between the dealer/processor and grower. Food crop produce shall be transported efficiently in relevant units of measurement known as kilogrammes and each single package shall not exceed a weight of fifty kilogrammes or as the parties may expressly agree. 73 The food crop produce price payable by any party shall be the price derived through the payment based on the relevant unit of measurement. This shall include the terms and conditions expressly agreed between the parties in the contract. The parties to this agreement shall at all times undertake to conduct their business above board with the aim of ensuring integrity, transparency and accountability. The nature of this agreement is between willing and consenting parties for which the grower shall be compensated through payment for work done and the dealer/ processor shall receive such crop produce being the subject of this contract. PAYMENT/ CONSIDERATION. (Specifics of pay drafted here……. and modalities of payment.) OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEALER/PROCESSOR. I. The Dealer/processor shall inform the grower the specifications of the crop produce that he/she expects at harvest time. II. The Dealer /Processor shall take possession of the produce as and when the same is handed over to him/her on harvesting and delivery or as the case may be. III. The dealer/processor shall notify the grower in advance of any planned closure of the process for any reason, and notification shall be through a detailed annual time account and the provided annual processing programme. IV. The dealer /processor shall pay the grower the agreed amount and or monies agreed expressly in the agreement for work done and at specified periods as may be agreed between the parties and expressly agreed on contract. V. The dealer/processor shall, at the appropriate time, prepare a harvesting programme (where applicable) showing the approximate expected time of harvesting the crop of the grower, and consult with the growers regarding any significant changes therein that the dealer/processor may subsequently consider necessary to make; VI. The dealer/processor shall pay the grower within thirty days of food crop produce delivery or as otherwise agreed by both the parties and expressly indicated in the agreement. If a dealer/processor fails to pay the grower as specified by the regulations and guidelines for the food crop, the dealer/processor shall be liable to pay a penalty of …………% per month and or an offence punishable as indicated under section 36 and 37 of the Crops act 2013. VII. VIII. The dealer/processor may harvest, transport and weigh food crop produce on behalf of the grower within the terms and conditions agreed between dealer/processor and grower. IX. The dealer/processor shall advise the grower of any change in planned activities as soon as the need for such change becomes apparent and he shall issue notices to stop further harvesting of food crop produce in the event of process breakdowns. X. The dealer/processor shall list charges for all goods and services to be provided in the agreement as shown hereafter to allow the grower to make a choice and such chargeable goods and services 74 shall include, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, land development, crop maintenance, harvesting, weighing, transportation and any other specified hereof. (where applicable.) OBLIGATIONS OF THE GROWER. I. The grower shall grow, tend, harvest and deliver (where necessary and expressly stated) food crops in the manner agreed and stipulated under this agreement. II. The grower shall attend meetings and field days convened by the dealer/processor for the purpose of learning the proper food crop produce husbandry, operation and application of goods and services obtained from the dealer/processor for the satisfactory yield of food crop produce (Where applicable). III. The grower shall grow and supply food crop produce of requisite quality harvested from the area specified in the food crop produce farming and supply contract in accordance with the agreement entered into with the dealer/processor. IV. The grower, upon notice, may allow all or any such work to be carried out at his cost by the dealer/processor and its agents or employees working in conjunction with the grower.(where applicable). V. Within seven days of receipt of a written notification from the dealer/processor that such operations are necessary to achieve a satisfactory yield of food crop produce, allow unimpeded access by the dealer/processor and his equipment for the purpose of carrying out any or all operations which the grower has failed to carry out and that notification shall have either been served to the grower or his representative and acknowledged, or shall have been posted to the grower by registered mail of work carried out.(where applicable.) VI. The grower shall bear all direct and indirect costs of the works, goods and services supplied by the dealer/processor as specified in the agreement and unless the same are paid earlier allow such costs to be deducted from payment for food crop produce supplied by the grower provided indirect costs, shall have been discussed and agreed at the time of the contract. VII. The grower shall offer, for harvest, transport and weighing all such food crop produce as is derived from his contracted food crop produce as specified in the agreement. VIII. The grower shall not sell his/her food crop produce through a middleman nor dispose of it or any interest therein to any other parties without the written permission of the dealer/processor specifying the tonnage of food crop produce which may be sold, the date on which the sale may take place and destination of the food crop produce. IX. The grower may appoint a representative in all matters of advocacy for food crop produce development, financing of food crop produce supply services, costs of farm inputs and related services. X. The grower shall either attend himself or send an authorized representative to the buying point to witness the condition of the food crop produce at the time of delivery and to obtain a receipt showing the weight or value of the food crop produce. 75 Representations Warranties and Indemnities Each of the Parties hereto represents and warrants to the other that: I. He/ she have full power to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. II. Neither the execution nor the performance of this Agreement shall contravene any existing law or regulation or breach any obligation that is binding upon the parties or upon any of their assets. III. Both have taken all necessary actions to authorize the execution of and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Term & Termination Unless otherwise stated in this contract this contract is valid for a year/ 6 months/ (or as may be determined by the parties) from the date of execution. On expiry, the contract shall automatically roll or terminate automatically unless negotiated a fresh by both parties. (Parties get to choose) The dealer/processor shall other than as stated in this agreement give a written notice of at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the current period, stating that this agreement is to be renewed if so desired. This Agreement may only be terminated other than pursuant the following instances: The Grower shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by giving not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the Dealer/Processor. Either party shall be entitled forthwith to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other if: I. That other party commits any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement and, in the case of a breach capable of remedy, fails to remedy the same within (30) Business Days after receipt of a written notice giving full particulars of the breach and requiring it to be remedied. II. An encumbrance takes possession or a receiver is appointed over any of the property or assets of that other party. III. That other party makes any voluntary arrangement with its creditors or becomes subject to an administration order. IV. That other party makes an assignment for the benefit of, or composition or similar arrangements with any of its creditors. V. That the other party goes into liquidation (except for the purposes of amalgamation or reconstruction and in such manner that the entity resulting there from effectively agrees to be bound by or assume the obligations imposed on that other party under this Agreement). VI. That the other party ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on business. VII. If any party fails to comply with the procedures established and agreed between them with regard to the performance of this Agreement. VIII. Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement. IX. The rights to terminate this Agreement given by this clause shall be without prejudice to any other right or remedy of either party in respect of the breach concerned (if any) Amendment This Agreement may only be amended by a memorandum in writing; signed by the duly authorized representatives of the Parties. Assignment The Parties shall not be entitled to assign any rights under this contract without the prior written consent of the other, which shall be granted, if any at all. Parties may, with approval and written confirmation, assign any of their rights and/or obligations under this contract to any third party. Waiver No failure or delay on the part of either Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be construed or operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude the further exercise of such right or remedy. 76 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. I. II. III. IV. The grower shall not assign his rights or obligations under the agreement without the written consent of the dealer/processor. Where the dealer/processor offers services at the wrong time, the grower may have the option of arranging for alternative services upon notice to the dealer/processor. Where the dealer / processor cease to exist, the grower may deliver the food crop to another party without the approval of the dealer/processor. If any party decides to discontinue the production of food crop produce or terminate the relationship with the other party, he shall give a one month notice of his intention to do so and shall pay all his dues before the expected time of harvest and the dealer/processor or the grower will then harvest food crop produce in the normal manner provided that such notice shall only be effective if the grower shall, within the period of notice, repay in full all loans received by him from the dealer/processor. Any such termination of the contract shall be without prejudice to all rights accrued and obligations incurred to or by either party prior to the date of termination and shall not prejudice claim for damages for such breach of contract. Consequences of termination The provisions of this Agreement that are expressly stated to survive termination or by their nature are deemed to survive termination shall continue to be in force. Save as is provided in this Clause and except in respect of any accrued or antecedent rights or claims neither Party shall be under any further obligation to the other upon the termination of this Agreement. Waiver No failure or delay on the part of either Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be construed or operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude the further exercise of such right or remedy. Force majeure Neither the grower nor the dealer/processor shall be obliged to perform their respective obligations under this agreement if and to the extent that they or either one of them may be hindered or prevented from so doing directly or indirectly by an event of force majeure. The affected party shall report any event of force majeure within seven days from the date of its occurrence and the competent authorities of both parties shall certify the said event. The obligations of the parties under the specified agreement shall remain suspended for the period during which the said event of force majeure persists. Disputes. Any question or dispute as to the responsibility to fulfill the terms of this agreement shall be referred to the Crops Arbitration Tribunal. Miscellaneous This contract together with its schedules sets out the full terms and conditions agreed between the parties in relation to the material contained herein and supersedes any prior understandings or contracts, whether written or oral, with respect thereto. 77 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision shall be excluded from this agreement and the remainder of the agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms provide however that such event this agreement shall be interpreted so as to give effect to the greatest extent consistent with and permitted by applicable law, to the meaning and intention of the excluded provision as determined by such court and competent jurisdiction. Additional Provisions: (if any) Contract addendum: (If any) CHARGES BY THE DEALER/PROCESSOR UNIT SURVEY LAND PREPARATION Trimming Ripping Disking 1st Harrowing etc Furrowing Inter-row cultivation etc FERTILISERS Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha 50 kg bag 50 kg bag 50 kg bag 50 kg bag 50 kg bag 50 kg bag 50 kg bag Loading/Off loading CHEMICALS/HERBICIDES ETC. Kg Kg Lt Kg Lt FOOD CROP PRODUCE HARVESTING Food crop produce harvesting Groover/Lysol/water man Chemicals Kshs/tone Kshs/tone Kshs/tone 78 QUANTITY COST per UNIT TOTAL COST Administration NSSF Contribution Public Holidays Transport of food crop produce cutters TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD CROP PRODUCE Zones 0 – 4km 4.1 – 8 8.1 – 12 12.1 – 16 16.1 – 20 20.1 – 24 24.1 – 28 28.1 – 32 32.1 – 36 36.1 – 40 Over 40 km OR Zone A. 0 – 10 km B. 10.1 – 16 C. 16.1 – 24 D. 24.1 – 32 E. 32.1 – 40 Over 40 km INTEREST ON LOANS Other charges (specify) Kshs/tone Kshs/tone Kshs/tone Kshs/tone Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton Kshs/ton % Kshs/ton IN WITNESS WHEREOF the duly authorized representatives of the Parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinbefore written having read, understood and agreed to the stipulations herein. Signed GROWER: In the presence of:Name:........................ ) ) ------------------------ ) Client Official Rep: ) ) Name: ---------------------Witness: ………………….. 79 I CERTIFY that the above named -------------------------------------AND ---------------------------------------------- appeared before me on the----------day of-------------------------- 201…. and being known to me/identified to me by -------------------------------acknowledged the above signatures or marks to be theirs and that they had freely and voluntarily executed this instrument and understood its contents. (Signature and Designation of the person certifying.) Signed with the Seal/Stamp of the Dealer/ Processor: In the presence of:MANAGING DIRECTOR (where applicable). Name :…………………………………………..) Signature :………………………………………) Date :……………………………………………) WITNESS Name ………………….………………………..) Signature ……………………………………….) Date……………………………………………..) 80 SEVENTH SCHEDULE PART 6: LIST OF STANDARDS ON HARVESTING, SORTING, GRADING, PACKAGING, LABELING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FOOD CROPS (r. 26 (1)) Item Cereals Maize Grains Finger Millet Grains Finger Millet Grains Pearl Millet Grains Milled Rice Kenya Pishori Milled Rice Pure Variety Milled Rice Variety Blended Milled Rice Sorghum Grains Wheat Grains Legumes Soya Beans Soya Beans Beans Pigeon Peas Cowpeas Chick Peas Dry Peas Whole Peas Roots And Tubers Fresh Potato Tuber Fresh Sweet Potatoes Fresh Bitter Cassava Fresh Sweet Cassava Production and Handling of Fresh Cassava (COP) Handling of Ware Potatoes (COP) Production and Handling of Fresh Ware Potatoes (COP) Labeling of Packaged Foods KEBS CODE KS EAS 2:2013 KSEAS:78:2013 KS2138:2011 KSEAS 284:2013 KSEAS 128 KS2087:2003 KS689:2009 KS2086:2009 KSEAS 757:2013 KS136:2007 KS690 KS2535 KS456 KSEAS756: KS2124 KS2123 KS1169-2 KSEAS759: KSEAS748:2010 KSEAS771:2012 KSEAS778:2012 KSEAS738:2010 KSEAS776:2012 KS2090:2009 KSEAS775:2012 KSEAS 38:2000 NB: These are the standards for the time being and are likely to change from time to time 81