Jamaica - Apply for Coffee Workers License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To Apply for a Coffee Works License, you should go to the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), please view JACRA’s contact details via this link:Link
2. First Look out for the license advertisement in the newspapers telling you when to apply and the deadline for submission of applications or contact JACRA for application date details
3. Obtain the application form in person from the legal department of JACRA at JACRA’s office
4. Read and complete the application form accordingly. Note that all sections of the form should be complete correctly to avoid unnecessary delays in processing your application
5. Gather all the required supporting documentation as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below and attach the documents to the application form
6. Go to the JACRA office and pay the license processing fee at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt
7. Submit the complete application including the payment receipt to the JACRA official at the service desk
8. The official will receive your application and issue you an acknowledgment receipt with details of your application
9. Then the application will be forwarded to the JACRA relevant authority for review and you will receive formal feedback from JACRA within seven days of receiving your application
10. If your application is complete and meets the required standards, you will be notified that processing of the application will begin. If not, you will be notified of the requichangerements to be satisfied for the application to be processed.
11. The complete application will be forwarded to the Quality Assurance Department who will conduct due diligence on your premise and equipment and write a report based on the inspection
12. If the premise and equipment meet the required standards, the application and report will be forward to the Internal Review Committee who will check the elements of the application and send it to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) for approval
13. Then the Internal review Committee will recommend the application for approval and send their recommendation to the Board Licensing Committee for consideration
14. The Board will approve the application and you will be notified by JACRA of the successful approval and required to pay the license fee
15. Upon payment of the fee, the Coffee Works License along with the Terms and Conditions and, reporting requirements will be issued to you
    

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1. To apply for the Coffee Works License using the online application form, visit the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) website: Link
2. Once on the website, click on “RESOURCES” under the information bar to open the hyperlink and select “FORMS” to go to the forms page
3. Scroll down to find “Application for Works Licence” and click on it to open the online form
4. Read the information provided and prepare the required documents ready for upload
5. Complete the online application form providing the required details. Remember to select “New” under the “Type of Application” section
6. Once you have completed the form and uploaded all the required supporting documents, click on “SUBMIT FORM”
7. Upon submitting your application, the JACRA will contact you within seven days of receipt of the application to inform you if your application is successful or if they require more details from you to complete the application
8. If your application is complete and meets the required standards, you will be notified that processing of the application will begin. If not, you will be notified of the requirements to be satisfied for the application to be processed.
9. The complete application will be forwarded to the Quality Assurance Department who will conduct due diligence on your premise and equipment and write a report based on the inspection
10. If the premise and equipment meet the required standards, the application and report will be forward to the Internal Review Committee who will check the elements of the application and send it to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) for approval
11. Then the Internal review Committee will recommend the application for approval and send their recommendation to the Board Licensing Committee for consideration
12. The Board will approve the application and you will be notified by JACRA of the successful approval and required to pay the license fee
13. Upon payment of the fee, the Coffee Works License along with the Terms and Conditions and, reporting requirements will be issued to you

NOTE:

• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be given written reasons for the refusal along with a refund of JMD 5,000.00. If this happens, you can appeal to the Chairman of the BOA

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Copies of your business incorporation documents
• References from 2 business associates
• A Banker Reference
• A valid NEPA License/Permit
• A detailed description of the proposed process
• Farm or production capacity of at least 6,000 boxes of cherry coffee per crop year evidenced by records/reports of last 3 years prior to application
• A valid license under the Factories Act

Office Locations & Contacts

Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority
Address: 1 Willie Henry Drive, P.O. Box 508 Kingston 13, Jamaica W.I.
Telephone: (876)–758–1259
Fax: (876)–758–3907
Email: [email protected]
For queries regarding permits and licenses, please contact [email protected]
Contact details and location map: Link

Eligibility

• Individuals or companies who process, clean, or prepare for sale, coffee berries are eligible to apply for the license. Note that you are also required to have a valid license under the Factories Act and Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act

Fees

• Processing fee: JMD 10000
• License fee: JMD 20000
• Late processing fee: JMD 20000

Validity

• The license is valid for two years

Documents to Use

• Application form: Link

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Processing Time

• The JACRA sends feedback to the applicant within seven days of the application however the processing time depends on the completeness of the application and other factors like inspections

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Instructions

• The application should be well completed to avoid unnecessary delays, note that incomplete applications will not be accepted by JACRA
• Submit your application on time for the late application will increase the processing fees from JMD 10000 to JMD 20000

Required Information

• Application type
• Basic Information
• Company information
• Compulsory questions
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• This license proves that you a dealer who is authorized to process, clean, or prepare for sale, coffee berries in Jamaica

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External Links

• JACRA: Link

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