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==Procedure==
 
; For New Projects
# Before construction of the milk processing plant and layout of equipment commences, ensure that you have obtained all necessary legal approvals are obtained. These approvals include: 
#:(i). Approval from National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) 
#:(ii). Survey Plan from survey Kenya 
#:(iii).architectural plans 
#:(iv). Structural plans 
#:(v). Ownership documents 
#:(vi). Building permit 
#:(vii).project registration with the National Construction Authority 
# Submit copies of the necessary approval documents to the Kenya Dairy Board to get an Assurance Letter. An Assurance Letter is issued on APPLICATION to KDB in order to provide a framework for license issuance upon completion of project 
#:* Seek regular advisory services from KDB’s Compliance Officers as construction and equipment layout goes on 
# On completion of construction of the milk processing plant, contact the nearest KDB office for a preliminary inspection of plant. 
#:* Where areas of non-compliances are identified from the inspections, improvements should be undertaken to the construction so that everything is up to par. 
# If everything is in order, you can move on to the next step and make your application for license online. 
#:(a) Visit the [https://portal.kdb.co.ke/ Kenya Dairy Board Licensing Portal] to make your application for licensing and pay the requisite application fees 
#:(b) If you are not registered , fill in the required information which include 
#::(i). Business details 
#::(ii).Applicant details; to register. 
#:(c) After registration, log in to your online account and make a payment for application for inspection. The application fees is Ksh. 600 
# This will be followed by an inspection of the premises and if successful, you are required to pay the requisite license fees. This you can do by logging into your [https://portal.kdb.co.ke/ Kenya Dairy Board Licensing Portal] dashboard 
# Once payment is made the license will be processed within fourteen days and it can be downloaded from your online dashboard. 
# The license has a validity period of one year and you can start operations immediately. 
# Pay monthly cess and levy as and where applicable. Other conditions of issuance of the license should be observed (Non-compliance can lead to suspension of permit) 
; For Existing Projects
*For operational establishments in milk processing or cooling, the following steps should be followed: 
# Contact the nearest KDB office for preliminary inspection of premises. This should be undertaken at least two months before expiry of current license. (Where areas of non-compliances are identified, improvements should be undertaken) 
# Apply online for licensing and pay the requisite application fees 
# Inspection of premised is conducted. If successful, the client pays the requisite license fees 
# License is processed and issued for a period of one year 
# Continue with operations and pay monthly cess and levy as and where applicable. Other conditions of issuance of the license should be observed (Non-compliance can lead to suspension of permit) 

==Required Documents==
 
# Medically certificate for Milk Handling Personnel 
# Pin Certificate 
# Copy of ID card/ Passport 
# Business registration certificate 
# Proof of pasteurization 
# Approval from National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) 
# Survey Plan from survey Kenya 
# Architectural plans 
# Structural plans 
# Ownership documents 
# Building permit 
# Project Registration with the National Construction Authority 
# An Assurance Letter from Kenya Dairy Board 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Kenya Dairy Board - Head Office''' 
Address: Social Security House, Block A, Eastern Wing, 10th Floor, 
Bishop Road, Nairobi Kenya. 
P.O Box 30406-00100 Nairobi. 
Phone: (020)3569377/341302 
Mobile: 0722573432 / 0733521438 
Email: info@kdb.co.ke 
Web: [https://www.kdb.go.ke/contact-us/ Kenya Dairy Board Regional Contacts] 
 
'''KDB Portal''':[https://portal.kdb.co.ke/ Link] 
 
'''Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Cooperatives - Head Office''' 
Cathedral Road,Nairobi 
P. O. Box 30028-00100 Kenya 
E-mail: info@kilimo.go.ke 
Telephone: +254-20-2718870 
Hotline: 0800724891 
Website: [https://kilimo.go.ke/ Website Contacts] 
 
==Eligibility==
 
# A milk processing license is issued to Premises processing above 5,000 litres per day 
# A milk processing premises should comply with the laid out hygienic and operational requirements. This include compliance in the following areas among others; 
:* Premises: should be properly located, designed, ventilated, lighted and protected from contamination 
:* Equipment – Equipment, piping, accessories and other contact surfaces coming into contact with milk and milk products should be easy to clean and sanitize, corrosion resistant and made from food grade material 
:* Personnel: Milk handling personnel should be clean and well-groomed, properly attired and medically certified 
:* Record keeping: Quality records should be maintain and updated 
:* Waste management: Effluent and other solid wastes should be managed in accordance with regulations 
:* Utilities: Adequate supply of potable water and other essential utilities depending on type of operation 
:* Management: Premises should be managed by a qualified supervisor or manager 
:* Operations: Recommended processing schedules should be followed e.g. pasteurization temperatures and time controls 
:* Rodent and vermin control: Premises should be protected against invasion by flies, rodents, birds and other vermin 

==Fees==
 
* Annual license fees Ksh 25,000 
* Application fees Ksh 600 

==Validity==
 
* The validity period is one year 
* However non-compliance can lead to suspension of permit 

==Documents to Use==
 
* Applications are done online 
* Other application documents are provided by the Kenya Dairy Board 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
 
* The processing time is 14 days. 

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==Instructions==
 
# Ensure necessary legal approvals are obtained before construction or layout of equipment commences 
# An Assurance Letter is obtained from KDB. This is issued upon submission of copies of the design of the proposed plant and the necessary approvals (NEMA, County Government etc.) 
# Seek regular advisory services from KDB’s Compliance Officers as construction and equipment layout goes on 
# On completion, contact the nearest KDB office for a preliminary inspection of plant (Where areas of non-compliances are identified, improvements should be undertaken) 
# Apply online for licensing and pay the requisite application fees 
# Inspection of premised is conducted. If successful, the client pays the requisite license fees 
# License is processed and issued for a period of one year 
# Start operations and pay monthly cess and levy as and where applicable. Other conditions of issuance of the license should be observed (Non-compliance can lead to suspension of permit) 

==Required Information==
 
# Name of applicant (individual or firm) 
# Physical and postal address of applicant. 
# Telephone number 
# Nature of dairy produce 
# Quantity sold per day 
# Nature of sale (retail/ whole sale) 
# Area of operation 
# Period of operation 
# Full name of business 
# Physical and postal address of business 
# Email address of business 

==Need for the Document==
 
* Licensing of milk processing is an important activity in regulation of the dairy industry. It facilitates regular inspection of such premises to ensure compliance to milk quality and safety requirements. 
* In Kenya no person is allowed to carry out milk processing without a valid milk processing license. 

==Information which might help==
 
* Milk dealers are required to obtain relevant licenses and permits from Kenya Dairy Board. 
* Premises dealing with milk and milk products are first inspected to establish compliance to milk quality and safety requirements prior to licensing. 
* Routine inspections are subsequently conducted to monitor continued compliance. 
* Non compliances may lead to suspension of license. 

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
 
* [https://eregulations.invest.go.ke/media/The%20Dairy%20Industry%20Act%20Cap%20336.pdf Dairy Industry Act] 

==Others==
 
*The Board may refuse to issue a new license or may suspend or cancel an existing license if the Board is satisfied that: 
# the producers standards of performance are unsatisfactory; 
# the issue is not, or the suspension or cancellation, is in the interest of other producers and of consumers; 
# the conditions of a license have not been fulfilled; 
# the applicant or licensee has failed to remit, within the prescribed period, any cess due by the applicant or licensee to the Board; or 
# the applicant or licensee has not paid dairy farmers for milk delivered to the applicant or licensee. 

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