Requirements for Agro-Processors’ Certifications

Steps needed to Get Your Agro-Processors’ Certifications for Food Processors

*the non-food processors will need on what is starred*

1. Business Registration at Deeds registry (Located on Avenue of the Republic opposite the High Court).

• Uplift forms Business Registration Form
• A copy of your National Identification card
• Fees $5000

2. To Obtain A Food Handlers Certificate from Municipal

• A sample of your stool and blood to be tested at a local Laboratory (Eureka) or any Regional Public Hospital
• Take the medical results to the municipal- walk with: Passport size photograph, $5000, cut nails and remove nail polish if necessary. Dresscode must be in effect.

3. To Obtain Manufacturer Permit from Food and Drug

• Training from 9hrs – 2hrs (once the training session is available)
• After training a badge will be issued to the individual (a fee may be attached for the badge)

4. To obtain Manufacturing Certificate from Food and Drugs the following are requirements:

• Uplift manufacturing form
• Floor Plan
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Address
• Identification Card
• Business Registration
• Tin Certificate
• Three samples of the product for laboratorial testing
• Provide the sample of labels of all the products (Hard and Soft copies)
• Provide a layout of the manufacturing premises.
• Provide proof of Food Handlers Certificate
• Provide sanitation procedure or the factory and equipment.
• Provide a flow diagram of all products.
• Provide a cleaning schedule for the facility.
• Inspection of the facility will be done by a food inspector within the region. Access must be clear to the building.

5. A Pricelist of Your Products