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< Back FAEA Kicks Off Support for Kenya’s New Food Safety Legislation December 2020 In December 2020, FAEA took a significant step in supporting Kenya’s food and feed safety regulatory overhaul by sponsoring and facilitating a five-day meeting in Naivasha, Kenya. The meeting marked the official restart of Kenya’s food safety legislation process, bringing together key stakeholders across multiple ministries, technical experts and international advisors. This initiative was a vital part of Kenya’s journey to develop a comprehensive Food Safety Law that aligns with global best practices while addressing the unique challenges within the country. FAEA’s involvement began in mid-September 2020 with the recruitment of a local coordinator and the reactivation of a technical working group—now a task force—composed of representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Health, and Trade, as well as agencies like the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, the Kenya Dairy Board and the Kenya Law Reform Commission. The task force has a broad mandate to review, refine and guide the development of Kenya’s food and feeds safety policy and legislation. The Naivasha meeting served as a critical first step, focusing on establishing a clear roadmap for drafting the food safety bill. Discussions were centered on reviewing a draft policy document that had been initially developed in 2019, incorporating new regulatory concerns and aligning with current governance structures under Kenya’s 2010 constitution. A key highlight was the strong support demonstrated by the highest levels of government, with six Principal Secretaries attending from key ministries. Their participation underscored the importance of unity in purpose and a commitment to establishing a well-coordinated and robust food and feed safety system. The meeting’s outcomes were substantial. Consensus was reached on several crucial aspects of the draft food and feed safety policy, leading to significant improvements in its content. The revised policy will serve as the foundation for drafting the food and feed safety bill. However, the discussions also revealed critical areas that still require attention, particularly the complex coordination mechanisms needed to integrate the mandates of various agencies effectively. The task force agreed to continue these deliberations in future meetings. The Naivasha retreat also underscored the importance of engaging external experts to provide insights from global food safety systems. Presentations by experts from the U.S. Trade Representative Office (USTR) and TradeMark East Africa enriched the discussions, with their experiences helping to shape decision-making processes. This collaborative approach, combining local expertise with international insights, is expected to be a hallmark of the legislative process moving forward. Looking ahead, the task force plans to ramp up its efforts by focusing on finalizing the coordination framework, refining the draft bill based on the updated policy and engaging parliamentary committees to align legislative efforts. As Kenya moves closer to enacting a new Food Safety Law, FAEA’s role in facilitating these discussions is crucial in ensuring the final legislation is scientifically sound, internationally compliant and tailored to the needs of the Kenyan food and feed sectors. FAEA remains committed to supporting this critical process, recognizing that a well-structured food safety system is not only essential for public health but also key to unlocking trade opportunities and enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness in global markets. Previous Next

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USA Poultry & Egg Export Council Out of its home office in Stone Mountain, Ga., USAPEEC's reach is far ranging. Through its network of international offices and consultants in key markets around the globe, USAPEEC keeps current on issues that have a direct impact on U.S. poultry and egg exports. Although USAPEEC's mission is to promote exports of U.S. poultry and eggs around the world, the Council has evolved into an association that is an advocate for the industry on trade policy issues. Because of its status as a not-for-profit entity, USAPEEC does not lobby, but the organization can and does act as an intermediary with USDA, in Washington and at embassies and Agricultural Trade Offices around the world. USAPEEC also has good working relationships with other industry trade associations, such as the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, American Egg Board, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, and many more. https://www.usapeec.org/ < Back Greg Tyler President & CEO Out of its home office in Stone Mountain, Ga., USAPEEC's reach is far ranging. Through its network of international offices and consultants in key markets around the globe, ... Previous Next

U.S. Meat Export Federation USMEF is a not-for-profit trade association representing nine diverse industry sectors, including beef/veal producers and feeders, pork producers and feeders, lamb producers and feeders, packers and processors, purveyors and traders, oilseeds producers, feedgrains producers, farm organizations and supply and service organizations. USMEF’s mission is “To increase the value and profit opportunities for the U.S. beef, pork, and lamb industries by enhancing demand in export markets through a coordinated and collaborative partnership of all stakeholders.” With 19 offices and regional representatives in key markets around the world, USMEF collects and analyzes market intelligence, implements promotional programs, and collaborates with industry stakeholders to increase U.S. red meat exports http://www.usmef.org < Back Dan Halstrom President and CEO USMEF is a not-for-profit trade association representing nine diverse industry sectors, including beef/veal producers and feeders, pork producers and feeders, lamb producers... Previous Next

Kurt Shultz Senior Director of Global Strategies The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with soluble (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. https://www.grains.org/

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American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. http://www.afia.org < Back Mallory Gaines Director of Global Affairs American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food... Previous Next

UPCOMING CODEX MEETINGS Codex Committee on Cereals, Pulses and Legumes April 7-30, 2025 (by coorespondence) Agenda Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS44) May 5-9, 2025 (virtual) Agenda Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCRP56) May 19-24, 2025 Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34) June 2-6, 2025 Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) June 23-27, 2025 Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission July 14-18, 2025 PAST CODEX MEETINGS Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) Mar. 24-28, 2025 Agenda FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for North America and the South West Pacific Feb. 3-7, 2025 Agenda FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Africa Jan. 27-31, 2025 Agenda Codex Commission (CAC47) Nov. 25-30, 2024 Report Executive Committee (CCEXEC87) Nov. 18-22, 2024 Report Food Labeling (CCFL48) Oct. 27- Nov. 1, 2024 Report Veterinary Drugs in Food (CCRVDF27) Oct. 21-15, 2024 Report Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP) Oct. 7-17, 2024 Report Nutrition and Food for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU44) Oct. 2-6, 2024 Report Food Import and Export Certification Systems (CCFICS27) Sep. 16-20, 2024 Report Executive Committee (CCEXEC86) Jul. 1-5, 2024 Report Pesticide Residues in Food (CCPR55) Jun. 3-8, 2024 Report

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