Date: Tuesday, 14th April 2026
Time: 1330 HRS EAT
Platform: Virtual
African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) + ICIPE – International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Building a Sustainable Future for Food and Feed
As Africa seeks innovative solutions for food security and sustainable protein sources, edible insects have emerged as a high-potential industry. To ensure safety, quality, and seamless cross-border trade, the development of harmonized standards is essential.
This session will explore the technical standards and certification frameworks designed to support the “One Certificate Working for You” initiative under the AfCFTA.
Key Discussion Pillars
- Regulatory Frameworks: An overview of the latest African Standards (ARS) for harvesting, processing, and packaging edible insects.
- Certification Pathways: Step-by-step guidance on how producers can achieve certification to trade across the continent.
- Safety & Hygiene: Ensuring product integrity for both human consumption and animal feed applications.
- Trade Facilitation: How standardized quality infrastructure empowers SMEs to compete in regional and global markets.
Who Should Attend?
We encourage participation from:
- Insects-for-food/feed entrepreneurs and start-ups.
- National Standards Bodies (NSBs).
- Agricultural researchers and entomologists.
- Policy-makers and trade facilitators.
- Quality assurance professionals.
Resources and Presentations
Access the technical documents shared during the awareness programme (click on each title to open the PDF):
About ARSO + ICIPE: This initiative supports the harmonization of African Standards and certification schemes for edible insects, fostering safe and sustainable value chains under the AfCFTA.