Ghana - Apply Food Handler Certificate for Hospitality Premises

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Food Handler Certificate for Hospitality Premises, the applicant has to approach the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) office Contact link
2. Applicant visit the FDA office or EPA office and applicant can get their application form for Food Handler Certificate for Hospitality Premises
3. Applicant has to enter all the information in the application form.
4. Applicant must make sure to carry all the necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
5. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
6. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the applicant from while submitting it at the office.
7. If all the above mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the application form will be viewed by concerned authorities and the applicant will be notified regarding their certificate.
8. This application will be processed and information will be verified by the FDA.
9. If the verification is successful, the notification will be sent to the applicant.
10. The applicant after seeing this notification must go to the FDA office and then, the applicant can get their certificate.
11. Certificate of registration will be issued within 30days.

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Required Documents

• Photo identity proof of the food business operators.
• Business constitution certificate, i.e. partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, shop and establishment license or other business registration certificate.
• Proof of possession of business/hospitality/industrial premises, i.e. rental agreement, NOC from the owner of the rented premises, utility bills etc.
• Food safety management system plan.
• List of food products manufactured or processed.
• Bank account information.
• Supporting documents (if required) like NOC by Municipality or, Health NOC, copy of License from the manufacturer, etc.

Office Locations & Contacts

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
Contact number- +233 30 223 3200
Location link

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen and must have a proof of possession of business/hospitality/industrial premises.

Fees

• A Fee for this certificate is 15$.

Validity

• Food Handler Certificate for Hospitality Premises is valid for 1year.

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Processing Time

• The Processing time for this procedure takes 1 month.

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Instructions

• The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), formerly, Food and Drugs Board (FDB) is the regulatory authority with the responsibility of implementing the Food and Drugs Law of 1992, (PNDCL 305b). Part seven of the Public Health Act, 2012, Act 851 mandates the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to protect and promote public health by ensuring that food and drugs consumed in Ghana are wholesome and safe.

Required Information

• Name of the company
• Mailing address of company( include location of the post office)
• Physical address (include legal name , number, street , city and district)
• Contact detail(telephone /fax number, email address)
• Contact person’s information (legal name/email/telephone)
• List and other certificate for applicant’s procedure.
• Capacity of slaughtering facility.
• Number of workers.
• Number of animals slaughter per day.
• Mode of meat transportation.
• Branches details if any.
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• A safe food handling certificate is best described as an official document that demonstrates to health inspectors that the applicant have undertaken a food handler training course approved by his/her state and that applicant’s knowledgeable about food safety.

Information which might help

• Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) by Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) requires that all Slaughter house facility be registered with the FDA and obtain a licenses after meeting the acceptable standards Practice in the facility as set by the FDA, before commencing operation.
• This is to ensure the safety and quality of meat for human and animal consumption in Ghana as the Codes of Practices

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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