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Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Kenya halts Rainforest Alliance certification for tea factories over high costs, limited farmer benefits
The government suspends costly certification scheme, citing minimal gains for tea farmers and increased production expenses.
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Kenya Sugar Board warns private millers over factory leases
Private investors risk losing leases to state-owned sugar mills if they fail to modernise and support cane farmers.
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Nairobi orders closure of Naivas supermarkets over expired food claims
County health officials ordered the closure after inspectors reported expired items and untested staff but Naivas now disputes the claims in a strong denial.
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AGI, FDA to discuss beverage advertisement guidelines amid industry concerns
AGI welcomes talks with FDA on proposed beverage ad regulations, as safety advocates urge consumers to verify product approvals.
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Regina Group, Takamol partner to implement IFS Food V8 food safety standard
IFS Food V8 introduces stricter requirements for environmental monitoring to assess and control microbiological and physical hazards in production facilities.