Apply In-Person:

1. ToObtain Milk Primary Producer license is done in person by visiting the Agriculture and Food Authority Board Head Offices in Ghana.
2. Address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and get an application form for a Milk Primary Producer license as applicable to your requirement, from the respective department.
4. Make sure that his/her have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
6. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
7. Once completed filling the application form, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
8. Pay the necessary application fees and licensing fees for obtaining a Milk Primary Producer License.
9. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
10. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the permit.
11. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a formal notification from the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.
12. New licenses take a maximum of 14 days to process.

• Completed application form
• Proof of Business Registration
• Valid means of Identification
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Evidence of Pasteurization
• Agreement or Contract of Supply
• Plan or layout of the premises
• List of Production Staff
• List of equipment’s
• Proof of Taxpayer Registration
• Fumigation Certificate
• Report of Inspection
• Proof of payment

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Kinbu Rd, Accra, Ghana
HR23+M8 Accra, Ghana
Contact link
Location link

Cover Letter Addressed To:
The Chief Executive
Food and Drugs Authority
P.O. Box CT 2783
Cantonments – Accra
GHANA.

Return Completed Form To:
Chief Executive Officer,
Food and Drugs Authority,
17 South Legon Commercial Areas,
SHIASHIE, ACCRA.
Contact link

Location: Accra
Address: Food and Drugs Authority
Health consultant in Accra,
Ghana. 17 Nelson Mandela Ave, Accra, Ghana.
JRG9+2Q Accra, Ghana
Contactnumber- +233 30 223 3200
Location link

• Any business entity in Ghana, that intends to involve in Primary Milk Producer business, can apply.

• Application Fee -GHS. 600.00
• Permit Fee -GHS. 2,500.00

• Valid for a period of twelve months from the date of issue.

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• This process takes a maximum of 14 days to process.

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• Applicants can enquire the Department about the required documents to be attached with this application form.
• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• Applicants can also enquire the office about the fees details and payment procedure if they had any doubts.

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Telephone number
• Email
• Fax
• Full business name
• Business location and address
• Business contacts
• Prescribed area of carrying milk
• Source of milk
• Quantity of milk to be carried
• Hours of operation
• Premises of operation
• Type of sale (wholesale/ retail)
• Reason for application
• Signature and stamp

• It is mandatory for a business facility that intends to involve in Primary Milk Producer business, to obtain a relevant license from the Federal Department of Agribusiness and Marketing.

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