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Farm Feeds Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 162 of 2014).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations, made by the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development, in terms of section 21 of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act, concern manufacturing and placing on the market of farm feed (as defined by the Act). A stockfeed intended for feeding animals at commercial level should be declared for registration whether it is for home consumption or not. It is the discretion of the registrar to do the exemptions where necessary. A stockfeed manufacturing plant should be registered under these Regulations. All importers of farm feeds shall ensure that- (a) they comply with the registration requirements of these regulations; (b) compulsory pre-shipment inspection, at the expense of the applicant, is conducted; (c) they submit, through inspectors, samples to the laboratory for analysis; (d) they make all necessary declaration of growth promoters, antibiotics, enzymes and GMO status before import permit is issued; (e) compulsory mycotoxin analysis, is conducted prior to registration. Exporters must register the feed and feedmill prior to exportation of farm feed.
The Regulations set out the conditions of sale of farm feed. Those conditions concern quality and composition and labelling of farm feeds. Provisions is made for inspections, sampling and analysis.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official publication, CAP.18:12.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No