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(Nairobi) Coffee (Exchange Trading) Rules, 2012 (L.N. No. 111 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Coffee/cocoa/tea Registration Processing/handling Internal trade Classification/declassification Certification Inspection Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Beverages
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Rules, made by the Minister for Agriculture in consultation with the Coffee Board pursuant to section 44 of the Coffee Act, establish the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Management Committee and define its functions and powers and those of the Executive Officer of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. The purpose for which the Exchange Committee is established is to manage the operations of the Exchange for the benefit of the coffee industry in an efficient, prudent, and professional manner. The Rules also concern the administration and operation of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, trading in coffee and control of the quality of coffee at the Exchange and the resolution of disputes regarding the quality of coffee. No coffee shall be offered for sale without warrants as prescribed by these Rules.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Coffee Act, 2001 (Cap. 333).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2009)

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Smallholders/peasants, Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Beverages, Plant production, Agricultural development, Institution, Special fund, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX