Agriculture & Foodlegal & regulatory news across Africa
Briefly tracks agriculture & food developments — court rulings, legislation, gazette notices, and regulatory updates — from courts and regulators across Africa. 4 updates tracked in the past 30 days, last updated 7 Jun.
The TPHPA has published a list of Tanzanian companies officially authorized by Chinese customs to export agricultural products to China. Exporters must verify their inclusion on this approved list and maintain the required phytosanitary standards to access the Chinese market.
The TPHPA has revoked the registration of 675 pesticide products that failed to undergo mandatory renewal over the last decade. Companies must immediately cease the sale, distribution, and use of these specific products to avoid regulatory enforcement actions.
The Federal Government has approved a new National Gender Policy to integrate inclusive practices into the agricultural sector. Agribusinesses should review their internal policies and reporting frameworks to ensure alignment with these new gender-focused food security objectives.
The government is implementing the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program to centralize agricultural industrialization. Companies operating in these zones must comply with specific regulatory requirements and should evaluate the available tax and infrastructure incentives.