EXPORT: What you need to know about Global Gap warranty

Jane Kaleha a small-scale farmer and exporter give a talk about her experience in the business. PHOTO: KIMURI MWANGI.

Kenyan farmers wishing to export to the European market must familiarise themselves with what is known as GLOBALGAP Certification. This is an internationally recognized set of farm standards dedicated to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) developed by European countries to eliminate the outbreak of plant and animal diseases through imported foods.

Though membership is voluntary, the standard is a mandatory requirement to those, who export produce specifically to the European market. Individual farmers or groups are certified after meeting the set conditions. Products that are certified are to be of high quality, safe for consumption, sustainable and supermarkets in Europe can stock them.