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Canning Crops Act.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958 (1963)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament relating to the advancement and control of the canning industry concerned in the canning of certain crops, and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Plant production Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Classification/declassification Authorization/permit Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the development and control of the industry of canning of agricultural produce, i.e. the process of packing in an airtight container by any means involving the application of heat, whether before, during or after the placing of the contents in the container. The Act provides also for the control of growing and processing of fruit for canning purposes. The Act consists of 35 sections divided into 6 Parts.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Canning Crops (Pineapples) Rules.

Legislation | Kenya | 1958 (1964)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Fruits/edible nuts, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Crops Act, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013).

Legislation | Kenya | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Institution, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Agricultural land, Land-use planning, Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Policy/planning, Registration, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Irrigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX