This archive report was first published on 21 August 2021.
On August 21, 2021, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) took a significant step to ensure consumer safety by banning the sale of 27 meal and flour brands.
The decision was made after KEBS found that the manufacturers of these brands had failed to comply with the standardized requirements.
Among the banned brands are Pembe, Family, Ugali bora, Soko, and Wimbi mix, as well as Budget, Equatorial Ugali, Afya, Fahali Riri, Sima tamu, Tupike, Ziwa, Uwezo, and Unga Sawa.
KEBS has directed the manufacturers to recall their products from the shelves and institute effective corrective actions to ensure compliance with the required standards.
"It is also our responsibility to keep the public informed of the compliance status of products, including maize meal and composite flour, to enable consumers make informed choices," KEBS stated.
KEBS will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate to the public once the products have met its requirements.
Consumers are urged to be vigilant and report any products sold to them that fail to have the certification marks.
