Export of Cocoa Regulations. Country/Territory Ghana Document type Regulation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural development Institution Agricultural commodities Coffee/cocoa/tea International trade Inspection Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Beverages Crops/grasses Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations provide rules for (control on) the export of cocoa from Ghana by a a Licensed Buying Company (LBC). LBCs must meet certain criteria in order to obtain an export licence from the Ghana Cocoa Board. Among other things, they must have participated in the internal marketing of cocoa for a minimum period of two cocoa crop years. LBCs may join together to form an export company if they not qualify to export, they may market and export their quota through any licensed exporter. The Regulations provide for the establishment and/or appointment of the Cocoa Sector Marketing Committee, an e Export Sales Committee and an Board of Appeal. Quality control shall be carried out by the Quality Control Division of the Ghana Cocoa Board. Full text English Website www.ghanatrade.gov.gh References - Legislation Implements Ghana Cocoa Board Act 1984 (PNDCL 81). Legislation | Ghana | 1984 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Beverages, Plant production, Plant protection, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX