South Africa - Apply for a Fish Processing Establishment Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a fish processing establishment permit in person, the applicant has to visit the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an Application for a fish processing establishment permit from the Fisheries Department. Or click to download: Link
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the application package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. Also, the application can be sent to the Postal address of the Fisheries department in the office.
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
9. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the issuance process of the fish processing establishment permit.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Completed rights application form
• Completed exemption application format
• Identity document certified copy
• Letter of authorisation from right holder (for nomination)
• Company registration documents certified copy
• Original and valid tax clearance certificate from South African Revenue Service
• Agreement of lease or ownership proof for the establishment
• Certified copy of a supply agreement(s)
• Required certification from National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (where applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Head Office
Physical Address:20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
South Africa
Postal Address:Private Bag X250,
Pretoria, 0001
South Africa
Tel:012 319 6000
Fax:012 319 6681
Website: Website DAFF

Department of Agriculture office locations

Eligibility

• Any person living in South Africa and wants to establish a fish processing unit can apply.
• The applicant can only apply for a Fish Processing Establishment permit if he/she possesses a valid fishing right.

Fees

A tariff for each service is reflected on the application form or you can approach the officials for fees details.

Validity

You must renew the permit annually. Failure to adhere to permit conditions may result in the suspension, cancellation or revocation of the permit.

Documents to Use

Application form: Link

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Processing Time

The FPE exemption and permit application may take one to three months subject to proper lodging of the letter of motivation and permit application and supporting documents.

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Instructions

• Before applying for an FPE permit, you need to apply for a Fishing right for which you must go to the distribution centre announced in the Gazette when an invitation is published in the Government Gazette.

• Read the application form carefully and make sure that you can satisfy the requirements and conditions. Pay a non-refundable prescribed fee announced in the Gazette.

• To apply for an exemption, you have to complete a detailed motivation in writing. Under exceptional circumstances, the Minister will approve an FPE exemption. If an FPE exemption is granted, you must apply for a permit to operate an FPE.

• If the fish is intended for human consumption, you must obtain a certificate of acceptability for food premises from the nearest local or provincial authority and attach a certified copy of the original to the application.

Required Information

• Applicant information
• Identity document number
• Registration document number
• Address details
• Name and address of the factory
• Name and address of the wet storage
• Names and description of the species
• Details of the right holders
• Banking details

Need for the Document

If you want to establish and run a fish processing establishment (FPE) in South Africa, you must have properly applied and obtained an FPE permit. You can only apply for an FPE permit when you have a fishing right.

Information which might help

Refer for more information: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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