Mauritius - Get Manufacturing Permit or License for Food Processing

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Manufacturing Permit or License for Food Processing in person, the applicant should contact the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection link
2. The Ministry will provide the applicant with the necessary forms and information required to obtain a permit or license.
3. The applicant will need to fill in all the information on the application form.
4. The application will require the applicant to provide contact information, business details, and a description of the food processing activities plan to undertake.
5. The applicant should provide a detailed business proposal, a layout of the premises, and a list of equipment and materials used in the process and they can be found under the ‘Required Documents” section of this page.
6. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Applicants should submit the form along with the necessary documents to the relevant authority in Mauritius.
8. The Ministry will review the application and provide feedback on its contents.
9. Then the applicant will be notified of the results within a few weeks after the reviewed and will be provided with further instructions at that time.
10. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be informed by email or telephone to get the permit or license.
11. Then the applicant should go to the relevant local authorities and the authority will be issued with a Manufacturing Permit or License and must comply with a range of regulations, such as health and safety regulations, environmental and waste management regulations, and quality control regulations.
12. Generally, the processing time ranges from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of the necessary documents.

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Required Documents

• Business Registration Certificate
• Business Plan
• Food Manufacturing Premises Registration Certificate
• Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
• Certificate of Analysis for Food Products
• Certificate of Compliance for Food Products
• Waste Management Plan
• Food Processing Equipment Records
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Plan
• Environmental Impact Assessment Report
• Approval from the Mauritius Food and Drug Administration
• License from the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
• Approval from the Mauritius Standards Bureau

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Address: Level 2, SICOM Tower,
Wall Street, Ebène Cybercity,
Ebène 72202
Republic of Mauritius
QF4V+27W, Wall St, Quatre Bornes
Telephone Numbers: +(230) 460-2500
Fax Number: +(230) 468-7404 / 468-7395
Email: [email protected]
Hotline Consumer Affairs Unit: 185
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Mauritius Revenue Authority
Tax Administration - + 230 207 6000 - [email protected]
Custom House - Head Office - +230 202 0500 / 01 - [email protected]
Customs - SSR Arrival - +230 637 6446 - [email protected]
Customs - PATS - +230 603 2200 / 6800 - [email protected]
Address: RGP4+HCW, Sir Virgil Naz St, Port Louis, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302076000
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Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
Address: Ken Lee Tower,
Cnr Barracks & St Georges Street, Port Louis
RFPX+2WP, St Georges St, Port Louis, Mauritius
Tel: + (230) 203 6200
Email: [email protected]
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Economic Development Board, Mauritius
Board of Investment (BOI)
Address: Wall St, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
QF3V+2G Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302033800
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Eligibility

• To obtain a Manufacturing Permit or License for Food Processing in Mauritius, applicant must be a registered business with the Registrar of Companies, have a valid Health Permit issued by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, and have a valid Factory Registration Certificate issued by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity period for the manufacturing permit or license for food processing is five years.

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Processing Time

• Generally, the processing time ranges from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of the necessary documents.

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Required Information

• Name and contact details of applicant
• Business name and address
• Type of activity and description of product
• Type of manufacturing process, including type and quantity of inputs
• Details of premises where the activity will take place
• Details of personnel involved in the manufacturing process
• Description of food safety and hygiene measures
• Description of environmental protection measures
• Details of any relevant certifications
• Details of food categories to be produced
• Name and contact details of person responsible for food safety
• Details of any waste management systems
• Declaration of the applicant's understanding of the relevant regulations

Need for the Document

• A Manufacturing Permit or License for Food Processing in Mauritius is required to ensure that food products manufactured in the country meet safety and quality standards.
• This permit or license allows the authorities to monitor and inspect the manufacturing process, to ensure that products meet the required standards and are safe for consumption.
• It also allows the authorities to keep track of the production process and ensure that the products are not contaminated.

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