Kenya coffee legislation

Introduction

Important legislation and regulations covering Kenyan coffee.

Kenyan legislation/regulations

1. Crops (Coffee) (General) Regulations, 2019
2. Coffee (General) Regulations, 2016
3. Crops Act, 2013
4. Coffee Act, 2001
5. Agriculture and Food Authority Act No. 13 of 2013
6. Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act, 2013
7. Co-operative Societies Act
8. Kenya Coffee Standards

Other legislation

1. Food safety: EU General Food Law (European Commission Regulation 178/2002)
2. Labelling and packaging: European Union Directive 2009/32/EC