Lighting up the Poultry Industry: A Crackdown on Non-compliance
Authority strengthens enforcement amidst poultry market law disregard
In a bold move, the Animal Resources Sector of the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), teaming up with fellow government institutions, has launched a regulatory campaign targeting the local poultry market.
This decisive action has resulted in the shuttering of several feed shops flouting health and safety regulations. Moreover, the law has been enforced against itinerant bird sellers who have been found breaking the rules.
The authorities are unwavering in their mission to curb repeated violations, emphasizing the significance of compliance. They urge poultry and feed shop owners to visit the Animal Health Department and secure the necessary permits to operate within the law. As reported by Al-Rai daily, it's time for the industry to shape up or ship out.
Behind the Curtain: A Closer Look
The current regulatory push in the Animal Resources Sector of PAAAFR in Kuwait is geared towards stricter enforcement of regulations for poultry market operators and feed shop owners. The ongoing campaign includes:
- Cracking Down on Non-compliant Shops:
- The PAAAFR is actively shutting down feed shops that underperform in terms of health and safety standards, and taking legal action against the offenders.
- Trading Bans:
- Kuwait has imposed bans on the import of poultry from several countries due to disease outbreaks [1]. However, imports have been reinstated from countries like Montenegro, Lithuania, Cameroon, and Slovenia.
- New Building Regulations:
- The government has approved new building regulations for agricultural zones, including those meant for poultry farming. The new rules allow for a building ratio of up to 10% of the plot area, with a maximum building area of 10,000 square meters in areas such as Wafra, Abdali, and Sulaibiya [2][4].
- Operational Standards:
- Businesses in the sector are expected to follow strict health and safety guidelines, which encompass proper feed and bird storage and handling procedures, as well as compliance with the new building regulations for any expansion or construction plans.
The ultimate objective of these regulations is to uphold public health safety and maintain the sustainability and quality of the poultry sector in Kuwait. So, clean up your act or get left behind!
- The Poultry Industry in Kuwait is facing stricter regulatory actions, particularly targeting non-compliant feed shops that disregard health and safety standards, as part of the ongoing campaign by the Animal Resources Sector of the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR).
- In an effort to prevent disease outbreaks, Kuwait has imposed bans on the import of poultry from certain countries, while allowing imports from Montenegro, Lithuania, Cameroon, and Slovenia.
- The government has introduced new building regulations for agricultural zones, including those meant for poultry farming, allowing a building ratio of up to 10% of the plot area, with a maximum building area of 10,000 square meters in areas such as Wafra, Abdali, and Sulaibiya.
- Poultry and feed shop owners are urged to secure the necessary permits from the Animal Health Department to operate within the law and adhere to strict health and safety guidelines, which include proper feed and bird storage and handling procedures, as well as compliance with the new building regulations for any expansion or construction plans, to maintain public health safety and the sustainability of the poultry sector in Kuwait.
