THE PRODUCE ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT STANDARDS ACT REPEAL BILL
Bill · Trade
A Bill repeals the outdated Produce Enforcement of Export Standards Act to modernize agricultural export regulations. It targets farmers, exporters, and trade agencies to remove restrictions and align with international practices. This boosts Nigeria's competitiveness in global markets.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to repeal the outdated Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act in order to modernize Nigeria's agricultural export standards framework and remove regulatory bottlenecks.
Who Does It Target?
Agricultural exporters, farmers, produce merchants, and trade regulatory agencies.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Remove outdated export restrictions, modernize agricultural export standards, and align with current international trade practices to boost Nigeria's agricultural export competitiveness.
Key Features
Repeal of Outdated Law: Removes the existing Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act. Trade Liberalization: Eliminates outdated restrictions on agricultural exports. Modernization: Paves the way for updated export quality standards aligned with global practices.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Bill under legislative consideration. Coverage: All agricultural produce exports from Nigeria. Funding: N/A (regulatory reform).
How to Access
Agricultural exporters will benefit from simplified export procedures upon enactment. Await passage of the bill Comply with updated export standards
Impact & Metrics
Expected to boost agricultural export volumes and Nigeria's competitiveness in global markets.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will repeal the Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act, operating alongside the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Act, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, and the Customs and Excise Management Act.