The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has published the draft standard DKS 2571:2026 – Food Fortification Premixes and Fortificants — Specification, proposing updated requirements for the registration, manufacture, importation, distribution, packaging, labelling, and quality control of food fortification premixes and fortificants used in Kenya’s food fortification program. The draft standard supports Kenya’s efforts to address micronutrient deficiencies through the fortification of staple foods, including salt, wheat flour, maize flour, edible fats and oils, and fortified rice. Key Proposed Requirements Annual Registration: Importers and distributors of food fortification premixes would be required to obtain and maintain annual registration before importing or distributing premixes in Kenya. Eligibility Documentation: Applicants would need to provide evidence of business registration, a valid food hygiene licence, business permit, and certification to a recognized Food Safety Management System, such as ISO 22000. Quality Assurance and Traceability: Premixes supplied to food processors would need to be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a Certificate of Analysis issued by an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. Local Manufacturing Controls: Entities engaged in blending, manufacturing, or repackaging premixes would be required to comply with hygiene and certification requirements and ensure relevant personnel possess valid food handlers’ certificates. Packaging and Storage Requirements: Premixes, fortificants, and fortified rice kernels would need to be packaged and stored in suitable food-grade containers to maintain product quality and safety throughout their shelf life.
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