African food inspectorates seek common rules for trade

Kephis managing director Esther Kimani. photo | salaton njau | nmg

Food safety and plant health inspectorates from 19 African countries are in Nairobi to discuss ways to streamline regulations ahead of Africa-wide free market access.

The meeting sponsored by United States Aid for International Development (USAid) heard that Africa must uphold high standards in food and crop health to generate inter-country trade as well as boost confidence with processed agro-products heading to foreign markets.

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