Mauritius - Get Manufacturing Permit or License for Printing and Packaging

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Get Manufacturing Permit or License for Printing and Packaging 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 must include a detailed description of the products to be manufactured, a detailed business plan, and evidence of financial capability.
5. The applicant should Provide the documents such as business plan, proof of registration, financial statements, and details of production 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 can take up to 6 weeks or longer, depending on the complexity of the application.

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Required Documents

• A valid business permits
• Trade license
• A valid electricity bills
• A valid water bills
• A valid Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) clearance certificate
• A valid health certificates
• Fire safety certificate
• A valid approved plan of the premises
• A valid safety certificates
• A valid environmental clearance certificate
• A valid pollution control certificate
• A valid labor certificates
• A valid bank guarantees
• A valid insurance policy
• A valid customs clearance certificate
• A valid import and export license
• A valid waste management plan
• A valid certificate from the National Quality Control Council
• A valid license or authorization from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection (MICCP)
• A valid certificate of registration with the Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB)

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

• In Mauritius, anyone who wants to start a business in printing and packaging must first obtain a manufacturing permit or license from the Mauritius Investment Promotion Agency (MIPA).
• To qualify for a manufacturing permit or license, applicants must meet certain criteria:
• Being a citizen or permanent resident of Mauritius
• Being of good character; having a valid business plan
• Having the necessary financial resources
• Having the necessary technical and managerial skills.

Fees

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

Validity

• The validity period for a Manufacturing Permit or License for Printing and Packaging is five years.

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Processing Time

• Generally, the processing time can take up to 6 weeks or longer, depending on the complexity of the application.

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Required Information

Company details including:

• Name of the company
• Address
• Type of company
• Date of incorporation
• Name of the directors
• Number of employees

Manufacturing details including:

• Location of the manufacturing plant
• Type of products to be manufactured
• Manufacturing process
• Raw materials to be used
• Machinery and equipment to be used
• Production capacity

Quality assurance details including:

• Quality assurance systems to be implemented
• Quality control measures
• Traceability of products
• Quality certification
• Environmental protection details including:
• Waste management system
• Pollution control measures
• Safety measures

Financial details including:

• Total investment
• Bank statements
• Financial projections
• Tax registration number

• Details of the premises/factory where the manufacturing will take place.
• Details of the personnel employed to carry out the manufacturing operations.
• Details of any hazardous substances that will be used in the manufacturing process.
• Details of any hazardous waste that will be generated during the manufacturing process.
• Details of any specialized equipment required for the manufacturing process.
• Details of any safety measures that need to be implemented during the manufacturing process.

Need for the Document

• In Mauritius, all manufacturing businesses need to obtain a Manufacturing Permit or License before they can legally operate. This is to ensure that the manufacturing process is carried out in a safe and responsible manner, and that all regulations regarding quality control and product safety are met.
• Additionally, the Manufacturing Permit or License also helps to protect consumers by ensuring that the products produced are of the highest quality and meet all applicable standards.
• By obtaining a Manufacturing Permit or License, businesses in Mauritius can demonstrate their commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with regulations, while providing customers with peace of mind.

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