Proper accreditation improves trust among consumers and ensures fairness in the sector. In Kenya, KENAS-accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) fulfil the needs of accreditation and conformity assessment. This is done through biological and chemical testing to detect and analyse any contaminants in food. Tests are also used to accurately determine product shelf lives. In addition, CABs provide certification of food safety management systems e.g. HACCP and food product types (e.g. Halal certification).

The following KENAS accreditation schemes are applicable to Accreditation and Agriculture: