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Tanzania Bureau of Standards seeks to harmonize three standards within EAC

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

TANZANIA – Tanzania has submitted three standard claims before the 25th East African Standards Committee Meeting for harmonization to facilitate trade within the region. If approved, the claims will feature in the East African Standards (EAS) catalogue. According to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), harmonised standards are “standards on the same subject approved by different standardising bodies or authorities,…

Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya, Anti-Counterfeit Network sign MoU to fight counterfeit goods

Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023

EAST AFRICA – The Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya (ACA) and Uganda’s Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN Africa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to combat counterfeits in the East African area. The agreement, which was signed in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, seeks to improve strategic cooperation on issues relevant to the eradication of counterfeit goods in East…

EABC partners with MARKUP to endorse framework for food safety self-regulation for coffee, fresh fruits, vegetables

Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023

EAST AFRICA – Under the auspices of the EU-EAC funded project, the East African Business Council (EABC) and GIZ Market Access Programme (MARKUP) have teamed together to host a high-level stakeholder workshop to discuss and endorse a framework for self-regulation for food safety and quality standards for coffee, fresh fruits, and vegetables. The framework is anticipated to be ratified and…

EAC donates laboratory equipment to member states to boost trade

Dec 20, 2022Jan 10, 2023

EAST AFRICA – As part of an initiative to enhance regional trade in seed potatoes in Eastern Africa, the East African Community (EAC) has donated laboratory equipment to member states of the regional bloc. According to the statement, the project aims to provide the necessary framework conditions for the growth of seed potato trade through assistance with the creation of…

EAC kicks off harmonization of standards to promote regional trade

Nov 29, 2022Jan 16, 2023

EAST AFRICA – The implementation of the harmonized East African Community (EAC) framework has begun, intending to simplify cross-border trade in pre-packaged foods. To encourage intra-EAC trade among the partner states, the framework encourages the adoption of a single standard, certification quality mark, and conformity assessment procedure in the registration, approval, certification, and clearance of pre-packaged food goods. South Sudan,…

FAO underscores significance of food safety in improving cross-border trade

Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022

EAST AFRICA – Representatives drawn from various sectors in East Africa have been trained on Food Safety and Coordination on Border Regulations towards improving the safe trade of agro-food commodities in the region. The Eastern Africa (EA) Subregional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) jointly sponsored the training…

East African States urged to fast-track harmonization of standards

Sep 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022

EAST AFRICA – To promote commerce in the region, private sector players have encouraged East African States to expedite the harmonization of East African Standards. The stakeholders stated the action will considerably boost intra-regional trade, competitiveness, consumer and environmental protection, and overall trade facilitation, during a weekend meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Research indicates that standardization has boosted intra-trade…

Bureau Veritas’ Cyprian Kabbis to speak at Africa Food Safety Summit

Jul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

EASTERN AFRICA – Cyprian Kabbis, the District Chief Executive Office at Bureau Veritas, has been confirmed as one of the key speakers at the upcoming Africa Food Safety Summit. Kabbis has over 29 years cross functional experience in Technical and Strategic Business Management within the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Industry as well as Manufacturing Sectors. He has previously held…

East African Standards Committee root for harmonization of standards to facilitate regional trade

May 6, 2022May 30, 2022

EAST AFRICA – The East African Standards Committee (EASC) has during their 24th three-day meeting rooted for the harmonization of standards and elimination of barriers to allow goods and services to freely move within the region. The meeting was attended by region’s National Standards Bodies Chief Executives aiming in facilitating trade within the East African Community (EAC) member states. Representing…

FAO partners with International Livestock Research Institute to better equip food safety professionals

Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022

EAST AFRICA – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), are working on long-term strategies to alleviate the skills gap among food safety professionals. A skilled workforce of food safety professionals familiar with the challenges, opportunities and regulatory frameworks of a country are essential to improve food safety, increase domestic and international…

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