Archival Sense
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- Dec 16, 2025
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The government has approved the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority (FARA) Bill, 2026, a new law that will create one body to oversee food, farming products and veterinary medicines across Uganda.
If Parliament passes the Bill, FARA will be responsible for checking the quality and safety of food sold to the public. It will also regulate farming products such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, animal feeds and veterinary drugs to ensure they meet the required standards.
The government says the new authority will help protect farmers from fake or poor quality agricultural products, improve food safety, and make sure consumers buy safe and high-quality food. It is also expected to make it easier to regulate the agriculture sector by bringing different responsibilities under one authority.
If Parliament passes the Bill, FARA will be responsible for checking the quality and safety of food sold to the public. It will also regulate farming products such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, animal feeds and veterinary drugs to ensure they meet the required standards.
The government says the new authority will help protect farmers from fake or poor quality agricultural products, improve food safety, and make sure consumers buy safe and high-quality food. It is also expected to make it easier to regulate the agriculture sector by bringing different responsibilities under one authority.
