< Back Workshop Bridges Gap Between Kenyan Regulators and Small-Scale Food Industry August 2025 In August 2025, FAEA sponsored a workshop on "Risk-Based Food Safety Practices", successfully forging a crucial link between the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the nation's food industry, particularly its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Hosted at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the event moved beyond theory to address the practical, day-to-day application of food safety standards. The workshop's primary success was creating a neutral, science-based forum for open dialogue. It provided a rare opportunity for Kenyan industry members to give candid feedback directly to regulators. Participants voiced their concerns and explored the scientific basis for challenging requirements with JKUAT lecturers, microbiology lab technicians, and FAEA consultant Dr. Janie Dubois. This exchange was invaluable for KEBS. Mr. Wycliffe Rachuonyo, a Standards Development Officer and Technical Committees Coordinator at KEBS, highlighted the event as a "vital opportunity" to engage directly with small-scale food operators. He gained a firsthand appreciation for the real-world hurdles they face in implementing standards. This new understanding is set to have a direct impact on policy. According to Mr. Rachuonyo, the insights gained will "contribute to the overall performance for the Technical Committees (TCs) by ensuring that the voices of smaller businesses are actively heard and considered." This emphasis on inclusion is key to developing standards that are not only scientifically sound but also practical and achievable for the entire food sector. Ultimately, the workshop shifted the dynamic from simply identifying problems to co-creating solutions. Facilitator Dr. Janie Dubois challenged both regulators and industry to bring innovative ideas back to the TCs. This approach empowers the food industry to become proactive partners in shaping regulatory policy, leading to more robust, widely adopted food safety practices that benefit consumers and strengthen Kenya's position in the global market. Previous Next

< Back FAEA Executive Director Visits Kenya to Set Strategic Direction for 2024 Activities November 2023 This new understanding is set to have a direct impact on policy. According to Mr. Rachuonyo, the insights gained will "contribute to the overall performance for the Technical Committees (TCs) by ensuring that the voices of smaller businesses are actively heard and considered." This emphasis on inclusion is key to developing standards that are not only scientifically sound but also practical and achievable for the entire food sector. Previous Next

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Nigeria Program Updates Launch of Technical Working Groups and Pilot on Good Regulatory Practices June 2024 Discover how the Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) is advancing food and feed safety in Nigeria with its latest initiative. In June 2024 FAEA, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Missouri’s Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) launched the Technical Working Groups, which bring together experts to drive progress in food and feed safety standards. Learn about our Food and Feed Safety Expertise Coordination Workshop, where key stakeholders collaborated to enhance Nigeria's food safety landscape. Dive into the pilot of the FAS/USDA's Good Regulatory Practices toolkit, designed to streamline regulatory processes and improve safety outcomes. MORE INFO Advancing Food and Feed Safety Modernization in Nigeria: A Journey of Collaboration and Innovation November 2023 Delve into FAEA's workshop held in November 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, where over 80 representatives from government, industry and civil society came together to forge a path toward safer food and feed systems. Key outcomes included the recommendation for the establishment of four Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and a collaborative roadmap to modernize regulatory frameworks. MORE INFO

Kenya Program Updates Workshop for the Development of a Roadmap for Industry Capacity Building in Food Safety in Kenya August 2024 The workshop aims to create a roadmap for prioritizing capacity-building activities within the private sector in Kenya. This roadmap will serve as the foundation for developing curricula in collaboration with local experts and piloting these activities with a local university. The selected university will then be equipped to offer ongoing training opportunities for the private sector. MORE INFO FAEA Drives Key Progress in Kenya’s Food Safety Legislation March 2021 In March 2021, FAEA continued their support for Kenya’s food and feed safety reforms by facilitating a follow-up meeting aimed at advancing the development of comprehensive food safety legislation. Building on progress from earlier discussions, this event brought together top officials and experts to draft a bill that aligns with both national and international standards. Discover more about the key outcomes and the next steps in Kenya’s journey toward a robust food safety framework. MORE INFO FAEA Kicks Off Support for Kenya’s New Food Safety Legislation December 2020 In December 2020, FAEA took a leading role in supporting Kenya's efforts to revamp its food and feed safety regulations. This initiative brought together key government stakeholders and international experts to align Kenya’s food safety laws with global standards. Discover the full story of how FAEA’s involvement is driving progress toward a robust, well-coordinated food safety system that will benefit public health and enhance Kenya’s global trade opportunities. MORE INFO

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