Table 3 Summary results of the interviews with authorities
From: Food safety and the informal milk supply chain in Kenya
Topic | Stakeholders | |
|---|---|---|
KDB and KEBS | Former chairman of Kenya Veterinary Board | |
Challenges the sector faces | •Lack of proper regulatory framework •Challenges developing quality standards •Costs and technical implications of complying and implementing standards •Lack of market access •Lack of awareness on the relevance of milk safety | •Lack of regulation of veterinary practices •Milk safety hazards that affect public health like the presence of contaminants as mycotoxins and adulterants •Unsanitary milk handling practices throughout the supply chain |
Drivers for growth of the informal market | •Milk pricing (what the consumer can afford) •Compliance has no added value and is not reflected in prices •Less accountability of the suppliers (no legal consequences if the law is infringed) •Participants do not understand that every step in the chain is a control point to ensure quality | •Lack of control on the operation of hawkers •Less accountability and binding responsibilities •Cheap operational costs |