Apply In Person:

1. To Get Permit or License for Bottling Plant in person, the applicant should contact the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection in Mauritius.
2. The address of the relevant authority can be found by following this link
3. The Ministry will provide the applicant with the necessary forms and information required to obtain a permit or license.
4. The applicant must provide a detailed explanation of their proposed activities and a comprehensive business plan for the bottling plant.
5. The application must also include the applicant’s business plan, financial statements, list of machinery and equipment to be used, health and safety compliance documents and other relevant documents that are required by the Ministry.
6. The application must be accompanied by all relevant documents such as the proposed location of the plant, the layout of the plant and the environmental impact assessment report and they can be found under the ‘Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant should also pay the required fees for the Manufacturing Permit or License for Recycling.
8. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. Applicants should submit the form along with the necessary documents to the relevant authority in Mauritius.
10. The Ministry will review the application and provide feedback on its contents.
11. Then the applicant will be notified of the results after the reviewed and will be provided with further instructions at that time.
12. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be informed by email or telephone to get the permit or license.
13. Then the applicant should go to the relevant local authorities and the applicant will be issued a License for Bottling Plant.
14. Then the applicant must comply with all the requirements of the permit or license and ensure that their activities are in line with the local laws and regulations.
15. Generally, the processing time for such permits or licenses can take 6 months from date of submission.

• Business Entity Registration Certificate
• Trade License
• Registration with the Ministry of Health
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Fire Safety Certificate
• Employer's Liability Insurance
• Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Food Safety Licence
• Factory Registration
• Permit from the Municipal Corporation
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Documentation of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Water and Air Quality Tests
• Industrial Hazardous Wastes License
• No Objection Certificate from the Local Authority
• Building Plan Approval
• Certificate of Compliance with the Standards of Quality Control
• Noise Pollution Certificate
• Certificate of Consent from the Pollution Control Board

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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Ministry of Health and Wellness
Ministry of Health & Quality of Life
Evaluation Unit
Address: 5th floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building,
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam St,
Port Louis, Mauritius
RGP3+CX Port Louis, Mauritius
Fax: (230) 201 2175
Contact number: +2302012175
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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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• In Mauritius, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to apply for a permit or license to operate a bottling plant.
• The applicant must also have a valid business registration and must submit a detailed business plan.

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

• The permit or license is valid for a period of three years and must be renewed annually.

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• Generally, the processing time for such permits or licenses can take 6 months from date of submission.

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The Mauritius government requires that all bottling plants obtain a license from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection to operate legally. The process for obtaining a license for a bottling plant in Mauritius is outlined below:

• Submit an application form to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection.
• Provide a detailed description of the bottling plant, including its size, location, type of product, and production capacity.
• Provide a copy of the site plan and a written description of the proposed building plan.
• Provide evidence of the legal registration of the business and its shareholders.
• Provide a list of all employees and their qualifications.
• Provide evidence of environmental impact assessments and environmental management plans.
• Provide evidence of compliance with food safety standards.
• Submit a copy of the proposed safety plan.
• Provide evidence of financial resources and capitalization.
• Submit the required fees.
• Once the application is approved, the Ministry will issue a license for the bottling plant.

• Type of Permit/License: Bottling Plant Permit/License
• Name of Applicant
• Address of Applicant
• Telephone number of Applicant
• Name & Address of Contact Person
• Name & Address of Factory/Plant
• Type of Industry
• Details of Machinery
• Details of Raw Material/Input
• Details of Process/Operation
• Type of Products
• Quantity of Products to be Produced
• Number of Employees
• Details of Proposed Quality Control
• Details of Disposal of Waste/Effluent
• Details of Fire Prevention & Protection
• Details of Safety Measures
• Details of Compliance to Laws & Regulations
• Details of Environmental Impact Assessment

• A permit or license is required for a bottling plant in Mauritius to ensure that the facility is operating in a safe and legal manner. This includes making sure that the plant is meeting all applicable regulations, including those related to health, safety and environmental protection.
• The permit or license also ensures that the plant is compliant with any local or national laws or regulations. Additionally, the permit or license helps to protect the plant from potential legal action, as it provides proof that the plant is operating within the law.

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