If you’re an agricultural input company looking to sell pesticides or fertilizers in Kenya, PCPB certification isn’t optional — it’s the law. The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) is Kenya’s regulatory authority mandated to control the importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, and use of pest control products. Before any product reaches the Kenyan market, it must undergo rigorous field trials and obtain a PCPB registration number.
What the trial process involves
Field trials are conducted to evaluate three core things: efficacy (does the product actually work?), phytotoxicity (does it harm the crop?), and residue levels (is it safe for consumers and the environment?). These trials must be carried out by a certified entity — not just any agronomist or research firm. The trials are typically run across multiple sites and seasons to account for Kenya’s diverse agroecological zones, from the highlands of the Rift Valley to the drier Eastern region.
Results are compiled into a technical dossier submitted to PCPB alongside a formal application. The board reviews the data, and if satisfied, issues a Certificate of Registration, which must be renewed periodically.
Why certification matters beyond compliance
Beyond the legal requirement, certified trial data gives your product credibility with distributors, retailers, and farmers. In an increasingly competitive agri-input market, buyers are more informed than ever. A product backed by locally conducted, PCPB-compliant trial data stands apart from imported products with no Kenyan-specific performance data.
At KGAC, we are certified by PCPB Kenya to conduct product trials and prepare the regulatory reports that support your registration application. If you are preparing to register a new pesticide or fertilizer, reach out to our team early — the earlier you engage a certified trial partner, the smoother your path to market will be.