BOBS tightens imports pre-shipment inspection

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has recently reviewed its pre-shipment inspection (PSI) for all goods destined for Botswana.

This was done to minimise the risk of unsafe and substandard products entering the country.

As part of this move, the standards watchdog stopped accepting letters of authority and certificates of conformity from importers issued by National Regulators for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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