Uganda - Obtain Licence for Industrial Processing of Fish

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Procedure

1. Licence or Permit for industrial processing of fish and fishery products can be obtained from Directorate of Fish resources under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries.
2. Prepare the necessary background and relevant information then fill up the appropriate application form as described by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal industries and Fisheries.
3. After filling the form proceed to pay the prescribed fee.
4. Submit the dully filled in form attached with pay slip to the Health Officer in charge of Fish and Animal products in the area in which the By-products and processed fish processing plant is located.The health officer shall carryout inspection of, the premises and safety of the industrial processing of Fish and fishery products.
5. Before a permit is issues the health inspector office shall carryout inspection on the premises and safety of the industrial processing of Fish and fishery products.
6. Ensure that the application fee is submitted and all required information is included with application.
7. Collect your industrial processing of fish and fishery product Licence certificate from where your application was submitted within 7 days from the date the application was received at Ministry of Agriculture Animal industries and Fisheries in case there is no rejection.
8. In case of local, the permit/Licence can be directly collected from Town clerk of the Municipality or Division/City Authority. In case of international, regional and National markets the by-products and processing Licence can be collected from Ministry of Agriculture Animal industries and Fisheries under the department of fisheries resources.

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Required Documents

• Certificate of incorporation (copy)
• Articles and memorandum of association (copy)
• Investment Licence (copy)
• Curriculum vitae (copy) of technical staff
• Environmental Impact assessment certificate (copy)
• Land Title (copy)
• Establishment building plan (copy) it should be approved and on A4 paper
• HACCP manual (copy)
• GMP Manual

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources - Head Office,
Directorate of Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Entebbe Plot 16-18,Lugard Avenue,
Entebbe Uganda.
P.O Box 102,
Entebbe Uganda.
Tel: 041 4320004
Email: info@agriculture.go.ug,
Website:Link

Eligibility

Possession of a large scale fish production unit (factory) that is designed and approved for fish and fish product processing in Uganda.

Fees

• Application Fees: 10,000 Ugshs
• License Fee: 3,000,000 Ugshs
• Renewal Fee: 3,000,000 Ugshs

Validity

A Licence issued under this Act is valid for one year and expire on 31 December every year

Documents to Use

• https://businesslicences.go.ug/uploads/documents/APPLICATION%20FOR%20PERMISSION%20TO%20ENGAGE%20IN%20FISHING%20ACTIVITIES.pdf Application for permission to fishing Activity

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Processing Time

Maximum Processing Time: 2 Days

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Required Information

• Full name of owner
• Age and sex.
• Nationality.
• Name of BMU.
• Purpose of the application.
• Company name.
• BMU recommendation.
• Photograph and copy of any identification.
• Name of Authorized Licensing Officer.
• Nationality /No./Passport No
• Mailing Address
• Telephone No.
• Business Location: Name of Building/Place
• Details of Fish truck carrier
• Type of Truck (5 or 10 tone others).
• Type of hull
• Overall Length
• Engine Type (Fuel)
• Intended Fishing Area
• Proposed fishing Methods Used
• Declaration form
• Vehicle/ Vessel inspection certificate
• Copy of annual return

Need for the Document

Purpose of this document is to regulate and Control large quantity of processed fish and fish products.

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