AGRILOGISTICS (EA SUMMIT)

COMPLYING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL

STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (ISO) PRODUCT STANDANDARDS

PRESENTED BY JANE MAINA

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1st march 2017

KEBS IN BRIEF

Kenya Bureau of Standards

(KEBS)

KEBS role in

Standardization, Metrology

and Conformity

Assessment (SMCA) 2013

Establishment/Brief

KEBS is the National Standards body in Kenya;

Established through “The Standards Act” Cap. 496

of the Laws of Kenya;

KEBS started its operations on 12th July 1974;

Currently responsible to the Ministry of

Industrialization

Operations are guided by Strategic Plan 2012 -17,

yearly Performance Contract with GOK

Operates a performance management system based

on Balanced Score Card

Vision, Mission & Motto

KEBS VISION

To be a global leader in standards based

solutions that deliver quality and confidence

KEBS MISSION

To provide standardization solutions for

sustainable development

MOTTO

Standards for quality life

KEBS Mandate CAP 496 & LNs

Standardization Services

– Development/harmonization of Standards (Normative)

– Maintenance of Measurement Standards (Metrology)

– Technical support multilateral and bilateral trade agreements

Conformity Assessment Services

– Inspection (Import and Export)

– Quality Assurance and Market Surveillance

– Product and System Certification

– Testing and calibration services

Training and Education

Information Services (Standards and WTO)

ISO Membership

• The International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) is an international standard-

setting body composed of representatives from

various national standards organizations.

• Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland

Cont’d

• Standards Organization is either a Full and Active

Member or Observing Member.

•KEBS is an Active Member Participating in 87 ISO

Committees including ISO/TC 34.

•As a Member, you have access to the largest, global,

multi-stakeholder standards Community.

•ISO/TC 34 is In charge of Standardization in the field

of human & animal foodstuffs, covering food chain from

primary production to consumption.

•Standards Impact an estimated 80% of world

Commodity trade.

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Levels of standardization

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International Standards –ISO, IEC, Codex (country reps)

Regional Standards – EAC

National Standards – stakeholder expert groups

Industry Standards

Types of International Standards.

Vocabulary

Product (Specifications)

Codes of Practices

Quality Management

Service (Transport, Catering, Banking)

Standard Development

• International standards at Country Level are either adopted or Adapted.

• It is done Through Technical Committees

• Involves participation of stakeholder expert groups

• Taps on experiences and tested practices

• Makes reference to international standards

Process Cont’d • KEBS, a national standards body

– Taps expertise in technical committees (TC) consisting of consumers, producers, research, regulators, ministries, universities, associations, ....

• At regional/international level

– Relies on National positions

– National consultation within TCs build consensus on a national position

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Standards in Agro - Sector • KS 1758-1: Horticulture Industry- code of

practice Part 1: Floriculture.

• KS 1758-2: Horticulture Industry -code of practice Part 1: Fruits & Vegetables

• KS 146: Guide on essential requirements for storage of cereals & pulses

• KS CAC/RCP 5: Recommended International code of hygienic practice for dehydrated fruits & vegetables including edible fungi.

Cont’d • KS 65:2013 - Black Tea Specification

• KS 1052:2011 – Roasted Coffee Beans & Roasted Ground Coffee Specification.

• KS 2087:2009 – Kenya Pishori Milled rice Specification

• KS EAS 2: 2013 – Maize Grains Specification

• Sugar

Enforcement & Implementation

• Enforcement of Standards is done by KEBS and other Government Agencies based on their Mandate

• This Include:

Horticulture Directorate

Tea Directorate

KEPHIS

PCPB

KHC

KEBS Marks of Quality

Standardization Mark

This is a mandatory mark for all locally manufactured products. Products with the

Diamond Mark of Quality automatically qualify for the Standardization mark

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Diamond Mark

It is a voluntary (optional) mark of quality based on excellent performance of the products

and is superior to all the other quality marks

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Food Fortification Mark

Food fortification is the addition of one or more vitamin and/or mineral to a food (usually

referred to as food vehicle to correct or prevent a demonstrated micro-nutrient deficiency.

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Old Mark New Mark

Transitioning from unsecured to

Secured ISM

Way Forward/Future Plans • Embrace Private Public Partnership in

Standards Based Solutions

• Discussions are Ongoing in Search for National Mechanism for Compliance for to KS 1758 Part 1 & 2 ( Flowers and Ornamentals and Fruits & Vegetables) to Ensure access to Export Market.

• Between KEBS and KHC ( Umbrella body for FPEAK & KFC).

• Compliance to KS 1758 will lead to Product Certification and award of Standardization Mark.

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Thank you for your attention!!

KEBS CONTACTS: email on: info@kebs.org Head Office: KEBS Centre, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 54974 - 00200, Nairobi Tel: (+254 0 20) 68 48 000, 6005490/6005506 Fax: (+254 0 20) 600 96 60 Cell: 0722 202 137/8; 07334 600 471/2