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Food Contact Traceability in Kenya

A practical guide to Food Contact Traceability for food contact sold in Kenya: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Materials must be traceable through the supply chain so a contaminated batch can be isolated; Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Kenya

Authority

Kenya Bureau of Standards

Legal basis

Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act

Local representative

The importer is normally responsible for compliance

Timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks

Cost

Migration testing is the main cost

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, recall, and fines

Who needs this

Materials must be traceable through the supply chain so a contaminated batch can be isolated
Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Kenya

Documents you need

Traceability records by batch
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

Compliance checklist

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Traceability records by batch
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

How to comply

Keep batch links between supplier and converter
Confirm the material is in scope of food contact rules
Review composition against the positive list
Test migration where required

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Food Contact Traceability — Kenya
Product category: Food Contact
Authority: Kenya Bureau of Standards
Legal basis: Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act

Documents we already have:
  1. Traceability records by batch
  2. Food contact declaration of compliance
  3. Migration test reports
  4. Material composition and supplier declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Food Contact Traceability in Kenya?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

Migration testing is the main cost.

Common rejection reasons

Batch cannot be traced to the supplier
No declaration of compliance
Migration limits exceeded
Non-authorised substance in the formulation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

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FAQ

Who needs Food Contact Traceability in Kenya?

Materials must be traceable through the supply chain so a contaminated batch can be isolated Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Kenya.

What documents are required for Food Contact Traceability?

Traceability records by batch; Food contact declaration of compliance; Migration test reports; and material composition and supplier declarations.

What is the first step for Food Contact Traceability?

Keep batch links between supplier and converter. Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How long does Food Contact Traceability take?

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How much does Food Contact Traceability cost?

Migration testing is the main cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Withdrawal, recall, and fines.

Who regulates Food Contact Traceability in Kenya?

Kenya Bureau of Standards.