Regulatory Services
Regulation is the core mandate of Kenya Dairy Board. It involves enforcement of the Dairy Industry Act CAP 366. Activities undertaken include inspection and licensing of milk handling premises and surveillance on the quality and safety of milk and milk products along the dairy value chain. These aim at consumer protection and facilitation of trade.
| Inspection | Quarterly inspections of milk handling premises are conducted to monitor compliance with the requirements of the Dairy Industry Act Cap 336 and other public health regulations. |
| The inspection process is automated and well-structured to ensure standardization, objectivity and efficiency. Non compliances are addressed through technical advisory services and other legal procedures | |
| Licensing | Milk dealers are required to obtain relevant licenses and permits from Kenya Dairy Board. Premises dealing with milk and milk products are first inspected to establish compliance to milk quality and safety requirements prior to licensing. Routine inspections are subsequently conducted to monitor continued compliance. Non compliances may lead to suspension of license. |
| Licenses issued: | |
| Processor license | |
| Mini dairy license | |
| Cottage industry license | |
| Cooling plant license (above 5,000 litres per day) | |
| Cooling plant license (below 5,000 litres per day) | |
| Milk bar license | |
| Primary producer license | |
| Dairy Manager’s license | |
| Permits issued: | |
| Milk carriage permit | |
| Import permit | |
| Export permit | |
| The licensing fees are summarized in our Service Charter | |
| Application for licenses and milk carriage permit: | |
| Milk dealers are required to register and apply online for the relevant licenses and permits through the Board’s Licensing and Inspection System | |
| Application for export and import permits for milk and milk products: | |
| Importers and exporters of dairy products are required to register and apply online for the relevant permits using the Kenya Electronic Single Window System | |
| Quality surveillance | Surveillance on the quality and safety of milk and milk products across the dairy value chain is routinely conducted to establish compliance to the relevant standards. This is informs on the Board’s regulatory interventions to improve the quality and safety of milk and milk products |