Pesticides Registration Services in Kenya

How To register Pesticides in Kenya?

In Kenya, the regulation of pesticides is carried out by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), which is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. The PCPB is responsible for the registration, regulation, and control of pesticides in the country, in order to ensure their safe use and protect human health, the environment, and trade.

Studies Required To Register a Pesticide in Kenya

To register a pesticide in Kenya, an applicant must submit an application to the PCPB, which includes data on the pesticide's composition, mode of action, efficacy, safety, and environmental impact. The applicant must also conduct various studies and tests to assess the safety and efficacy of the pesticide, including:

Toxicological studies: to evaluate the acute and chronic toxicity of the pesticide to humans, animals, and the environment.

Ecotoxicological studies: to assess the impact of the pesticide on non-target organisms and ecosystems, including birds, fish, and insects.

Residue studies: to determine the amount of pesticide residues that may remain on crops, soil, and other surfaces after application, and to ensure that these residues do not pose a risk to human health or the environment.

Efficacy studies: to demonstrate the effectiveness of the pesticide in controlling pests, and to determine the optimal dosage and application methods.

Environmental fate studies: to assess the behavior of the pesticide in the environment, including its degradation, persistence, and mobility.

All of these studies must be conducted in accordance with internationally recognized guidelines and standards, such as those developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

In addition to these requirements, the PCPB may also require additional studies or data from the applicant, depending on the specific characteristics of the pesticide and its proposed use. Once the PCPB has reviewed the application and all supporting data, it will either approve or reject the registration of the pesticide in Kenya.

Key Services Comes Under Pesticide Registration in Kenya

Following service will be provided by Auxilife for pesticide registration in Kenya

  • Strategic advice and guidance for your specific active substance
  • Advice on data requirements and data gap analysis
  • Data generation management and study monitoring
  • Dossier preparation, submission and post submission
  • Communications with local authorities
  • Placing efficacy trials and monitoring.
  • Follow up on the dossier under evaluation
  • Project Management

Pesticide Registration Services in Kenya

To initiate contact with our team regarding the registration of the pesticide in Kenya, please use the contact form and provide us with your requirements. Our expert team will guide you through all the necessary procedures for a successful registration.