South Africa - Get Biological Products Import Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for getting Biological Products Import Permit in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Department of Health.
2. The contact and address details of the Department of Health can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an Application form for obtaining permit to import Biological Products from the concerned department. Refer to annexure 2 in the following document for application form: Link
4. Enquire the officials at the office about the documents to be attached with the completed application form. Complete the application form as required with relevant information and details.
5. After completing the application form with respect to the need, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, submit it to the Director General at the office of South African Department of Health.
7. Also pay the prompted fees as required. After that, your application form and documents attached will be forwarded further for various processes of verification and validation.
8. Once all the processes are done and documents are found in order, your application will be approved and license will be issued with prior notification.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Residential proof for organisation
• Proof denoting the purpose of product in writing
• Consent of the Minister in writing
• Medical status information and relevant reports of donor
• Any supporting document (as instructed)
• Proof of payment

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health South Africa Head Office
Physical Adsress:Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd,
Pretoria Townlands 351-JR,
PRETORIA, 0187
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X828,
PRETORIA,
0001
South Africa
Tel: 012 395 8000
Email: [email protected]
Website link

Eligibility

• Any person or an authorised organisation or an institution, that intends to perform import operations of Biological Products, can apply.
• The biological products that the applicant wishes to obtain an import permit for, must comply with the regulations of the National Health Act.

Fees

Please approach the officials for fees details.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application form can be found in the 18th page number of the following document: Link

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Instructions

• Applicants can make use of instructions available at the bottom of each page of application form for completing relevant sections of the form. Note that the instructions will be present in lesser font size than the font size of the other content.

• Applicants are recommended to refer the following regulations document and get to know the regulations regarding import permit under this category: Link

Required Information

• Particulars and address details of the organisation or applying person
• Products list and quantity
• Exporter details in other end
• Particulars of the importing entity
• Details of the primary exporter
• Contact person’s name and telephone number

Need for the Document

Any qualifying entity that wishes to involve in import operations of any of the Biological Products that is stipulated in the Regulations of the National Health Act must apply in a prescribed format and obtain a license from the Director General of the South African Department of Health.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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