Ghana - Apply for Eggs and Pig Feet Warehouse Storage License

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Procedure

How to apply:
In person application:

1. Visit the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) regional office near you Food division, Animal Product Department (APD) and express your interest on the service desk.
2. Purchase the prescribed Application forms at a cost at the FDA office’s or downloaded via the FDA website portal website or click the link below to download (Application form)
3. Submit the completed forms along with the supporting documents (listed below) at the FSMD office for verification and processing.
4. Pay the processing fees, upon which you will be issued with a receipt.Note that the fee is non- refundable.
5. The FDA will dispatch an inspector to thestorage facilities for inspection to determine ifGood Cold Storage Practices (GCSPs), Good Handling Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices are meet.
6. A copy of the report finding will be given to the applicant and if any modification or upgrading is required,Corrective Action and Preventive Action Report (CAPA) report will be issued and you will be required rectify the problem.
7. Upon successful implementationof the CAPA, a follow-up inspection may be conducted by the inspection team to ascertain the effectiveness of the implementation (where applicable).
8. If the authorized official is satisfied that all the conditions are meet as required for the application, you will be notified of the outcome and issued with the licences upon payment of the required fees.

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Required Documents

• Write a duly signed cover letter stating the intended purpose addressed to;

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE:

FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY

P. O. BOX CT 2783

CANTONMENTS-ACCRA

GHANA.

• Citizens need to be in possession of a valid national identity card copy.
• Companies need to be in possession of a valid company's registration certificate copy.
• License fee as stated in the Food and Drugs Authority’s fee schedule.
• sketch and directions to the warehouse, indicating landmarks, if any
• any other documents requested by the FDA

Note :

• A copy of the submitted documents shall be endorsed by the FDA and returned to the applicant.

Office Locations & Contacts

Food and Drugs Authority (FDA):
Address: No. 17 Indian Ocean Street, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Accra
Telephone (+233) – 302-233200/ 235100
(+233) – 0299802932/3 (Hotline)
0800151000 (Toll free)
Email address: [email protected]
Regional FDA contact linkContact
Website:website

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Address: Kinbu Rd, Accra, Ghana
P. O. Box M37, Accra Accra
Telephone:(+233)021-662961, 663036, 662810
Fax number: (+233-21) 668245
Website:website
Working hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 am to Fri 5:00 pm

Eligibility

• Citizens and companies in Ghana

Fees

• Refer to the FDA approved structure fees link: Fees or contact the FDA for fees and bank details

Validity

• The Licence is valid for one (1) year

Documents to Use

(Application form)

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• If all the requirements have been met, the license process shall be carried out within a period one month after the receipt of the application.

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Instructions

• The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), formerly, Food and Drugs Board (FDB) is the regulatory authority with the responsibility of implementing the Food and Drugs Law of 1992, (PNDCL 305b). Part seven of the Public Health Act, 2012, Act 851 mandates the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to protect and promote public health by ensuring that food and drugs consumed in Ghana are wholesome and safe.

Required Information

PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT:

• Name of applicant
• Telephone number(s)
• Postal/email address
  
  

INFORMATION ON FACILITY:

• Name of company
• The size of facility
• Number of workers
• Tel. No(s) (if different from above)
• email address
• Physical location of storage facility (Landmarks/GPS Address)
• Name/position of person to contact on site
• Types of food products to be stored
• Indicate other Branches if any and their Locations using Landmarks or GPS Address
• Declaration by applicant
• sketch and directions to the warehouse, indicating landmarks, if any

Need for the Document

• Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) by Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) requires that all eggs and pigs feet warehouse facilities be registered with the FDA and obtain a licences after meeting the acceptable standards i.e. Good Manufacturing ,good Storage and Distribution Practice in the facility as set by the FDA, before commencing operation.
• These is to ensure the safety and quality of product for human and animal consumption in Ghana as the Codes of Practices

Information which might help

(Guideline)

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

(Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)

Others

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