

Food fortification is the addition of one or more vitamins and/or minerals to a food (usually referred to as a food vehicle) to correct or prevent a demonstrated micronutrient deficiency. It is one of the four key cost-effective strategies recommended by WHO in curbing micronutrient deficiency. The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation through a Legal Notice no. 62 of 15th June 2012 therefore declared it mandatory to fortify the following food products:

Access the KIMS portal through the link https://kims.kebs.go.ke and sign up. Follow the application procedure as guided by the platform (KIMS Manufacturer User Manual – Quality Assurance).
Any manufacturer who is applying for the fortification logo must have acquired the S-Mark in accordance with KEBS procedures. The price of acquiring this mark is Kes. 20,000 per product per brand per site for 2 years exclusive of VAT.






1. Evidence of Quality Control on:
2. Testing and Quality records
3. Records of non-compliances and rejects
4. Product labelling
5. Handling of complaints
6. Calibration
7. Plant housekeeping
8. Environmental consideration and waste disposal
| Firm Category | Permit Fee (2 Years) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| LME | 20,000 | Per product/brand/production site |
| MME | 20,000 | Per product/brand/production site |
| SME | 20,000 | Per product/brand/production site |

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