Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling 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 process requires that the applicant should provide information about their company, including name, address, contact information and type of business.
5. The applicant should provide information about the type of recycling that will be conducted, such as the types of materials that will be recycled and the method of recycling that will be used.
6. The applicant should also provide information about any environmental regulations that will be followed and any health and safety measures that will be taken.
7. Along with the application form, the applicant will need to provide supporting documents including a copy of the company’s business registration certificate, a copy of the company’s tax registration certificate, and a copy of the company’s waste management plan and they can be found under the ‘Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant should also pay the required fees for the Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling.
9. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
10. Applicants should submit the form along with the necessary documents to the relevant authority in Mauritius.
11. The Ministry will review the application and provide feedback on its contents.
12. 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.
13. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be informed by email or telephone to get the permit or license.
14. Then the applicant should go to the relevant local authorities and the applicant will be issued a Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling.
15. Applicants should ensure that all the conditions of the permit or license are fulfilled, and that all applicable laws and regulations are followed.
16. The applicant should also ensure that the recycling activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner, and that they comply with all applicable health and safety regulations.
17. The applicant should also keep records of all the recycling activities that are conducted and submit these records to the Ministry as required.
18. The processing time for getting a Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling takes between six and eight weeks.

• Completed application form for the Manufacturing Permit
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
• A detailed description of the proposed manufacturing activity
• A detailed plan of the layout and technical installations
• A list of all hazardous substances to be handled in the manufacturing process and their maximum quantity
• A list of all the equipment and machinery to be used
• A list of all personnel involved in the manufacturing activity and their responsibilities
• A copy of the Health and Safety Plan
• A copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report
• Proof of payment of the necessary fees

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:  mcom@govmu.org
Hotline Consumer Affairs Unit: 185
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Mauritius Revenue Authority
Tax Administration -+ 230 207 6000 - headoffice@mra.mu
Custom House - Head Office - +230 202 0500 / 01 - customs@mra.mu
Customs - SSR Arrival - +230 637 6446 - ssriadutyofficer.Customs@mra.mu
Customs - PATS - +230 603 2200 / 6800 - aircargo.Customs@mra.mu
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: menv@govmu.org
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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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• In Mauritius, any company that wishes to set up a recycling facility must obtain a manufacturing permit or license from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

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

• The validity period for a Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling is 5 years.

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• The processing time for getting a Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling takes between six and eight weeks.

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• Business name and address
• Name and contact details of the business owner
• Description of the business and its activities
• Details of any equipment and machinery used
• Details of any waste streams or hazardous materials used or generated
• Details of any planned expansion of the business
• Details of any proposed safety and environmental measures
• Details of any existing safety and environmental measures
• Details of any other related permits or licenses
• Business plan and financials details
• Declaration of compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

• Manufacturing permits and licenses are required to ensure that all recyclable materials are being handled, stored and disposed of in a safe and responsible manner. Recycling activities can produce hazardous materials, such as lead and mercury, which can seep into the environment if not properly managed.
• By obtaining a permit or license, recyclers demonstrate their commitment to complying with applicable regulations and providing a safe and responsible recycling operation.
• Additionally, by obtaining a permit or license, recyclers can demonstrate their commitment to the environment, helping to build a positive reputation in the community.

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