Industry Regulations

The Coffee Industry Corporation Limited whilst it is a company registered under the Companies Act of Papua New Guinea, is at the same time vested with statutory functions and powers relating to the control and regulation of the coffee industry in the country. These functions and powers are implemented by the Industry Regulations section of the CIC and aims to maintain premium quality of PNG Coffee.

The CIC Ltd under the Act states that coffee is not to be exported
directly except by the CIC. It however legislates and issues licenses
out to private companies to be coffee dealers. Coffee dealers are
licensed using a set of Standing Policy Guidelines. The Industry Regulations section manages and enforces Regulatory Functions of
the industry in order for the dealers to operate within the standing
policy requirements for a sustainable coffee industry.

The regulatory and compliance functions is comprised of three key
units including inspections and licensing, export and quality controls.

Inspections & Licensing

The Inspections and Licensing section issues licenses to dealers and conducts inspections to all licensed coffee dealers, roadside coffee buyers and other properties and premises where coffee is handled. It also implements and enforces industry policies and guidelines and implements training sessions for industry participants in quality and regulatory policy matters. These guidelines and policies are aimed as a control measure on the dealing of coffee so that premium quality coffee is processed and marketed, thereby maximising financial returns to all industry players.

Quality Control and Exports

The Quality and Export Control Units facilitate quality assessments and certifications and export documentation for smooth transition of coffee for shipment to overseas buyers. Registrations of contracts agreed between exporter and importer are also registered for regulating requirements. Preparation of export documentation is done in partnership with
relevant government agencies in making sure export policies and regulations are in compliance with industry standard policies and guidelines prior to shipment .

Once the documentation process satisfies all requirements and is
in order taking into account quality and price then it is released
for shipment. Coffee tax or levy collection account management
is part of the process of this documentation.

The Quality and Export office also conducts final satisfaction process
for export coffee. The country has developed a well organized regulatory system. Coffee quality is controlled from the cherry
stage once harvested and processed through licensed dealers such
as coffee processors, exporters and manufacturers right
down to the point of shipping to overseas destinations.

Final certification process is conducted at the point of export where
samples are taken from each export consignment and critically
assessed to ensure it complies with quality specifications for
export. It is assessed on physical aspects like defects, bean size and
other aspects like odors and liquoring characteristics.  Coffee packed
for export must comply with registered specifications. When all
the process is satisfied a quality certifying certificate is issued and
attached on the export documentation for release.

Registration Guidelines

Registration Guidelines for Manufacturers, Processors and Exporters are available for download as pdf files. These documentation provides information on regulatory processes adopted by the CIC for regulation purposes. Go to our download page to view or download these documents.

 

 

Updated: May 16, 2010