Mauritius - Obtain Permit or License for the Sale of Chemical Fertilisers to Wholesalers and Retailers
ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person:
- To Obtain Permit or License for the Sale of Chemical Fertilizers to Wholesalers and Retailers in person, the applicant should contact Mauritius Agricultural Services. Contact link
- Applicant must visit the Mauritius of Government website and download the application form from this link- link or Applicants should obtain the application form from the authority.
- After downloading the application form as a PDF document, the applicant must fill it in accurately or alternatively in the application form.
- The applicant will also need to provide copies of valid documents such as a valid import permit and they can be found under the ‘Required Documents” section of this page.
- Then the applicant should visit the Ministry’s office and pay the necessary application fee at the cash desk of the office as mentioned in the “Fees” section below and obtain the payment receipt.
- Upon making the payment, submit the application file along with the payment receipt to the official at the service desk of the Agricultural Chemistry Division.
- Once all the documents and applications are submitted, the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security will review the application.
- If the application is completed as required, the officer will issue the applicant an acknowledgment receipt with the application details.
- Then the division will schedule an inspection date to inspect the applicant proposed facility for storing the chemical fertilizers.
- On the scheduled date, the government inspector from the Agricultural Chemistry Division will visit the applicant’s proposed facility and conduct the inspection according to the standards set by the division and the inspector will write a report of the inspection findings.
- The inspection report will be submitted to the licensing committee of the Agricultural Chemistry Division
- The committee will evaluate the report along with the application and if the facility meets the required merits for storing the chemical fertilizers and the application is completed as required, the application will be approved for licensing.
- The applicant will then be informed of the approval in writing and required to visit the Agricultural Chemistry Division to collect the license.
- The applicant should re-visit the Agricultural Chemistry Division office and issue the acknowledgment receipt to the official at the service desk.
- The official will verify the receipt and issue the license for the Sale of Chemical Fertilizers.
- The processing time for this procedure takes about two weeks.
Required DocumentsEdit
- Application form for the permit or license.
- Identification documents such as a valid passport, driver's license, or national identity card.
- Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration.
- Certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Certified copy of the current Tax Identification Number.
- Business plan and proof of financial ability to operate the business.
- List of products to be sold and their sources.
- Environmental Management Plan.
- A copy of the certificate of compliance issued by the Mauritian Standards Bureau.
- A copy of the certificate of accreditation issued by the Mauritian Environmental Protection Agency.
- A list of all personnel involved in the sale and distribution of chemical fertilizers.
- List of licenses and permits already obtained from other authorities, if any.
- Declaration of any conflict of interest.
- Any other documents required by the authorities.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Agro-Industry and Food Security
Central Government Office
Address: Level 8 & 9, Renganaden Seeneevassen Bldg, Maillard St, Port Louis, Mauritius
RGP3+3R Port Louis, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302120854
Tel: +230) 212 0854, +230) 212 2940 Fax: +230) 212 4427 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Location link: Location link
Contact link: Contact link
Agricultural Services Agricultural Chemistry Division
Contact Person: Mrs. H. DOWLUT
Position: Principal Scientific Officer
Tel: (230) 466 1435/1420
Fax: (230) 466-1559
E mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (MCIA) Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI) Department; Address: Mauritius Cane Industry Authority, Moka Road, Reduit, Mauritius Telephone: (+230) 454-1061 Telefax: (+230) 454-1971 Email: [email protected]
Website: link
EligibilityEdit
- To obtain a permit or license for the sale of chemical fertilizers to wholesalers and retailers in Mauritius, the applicant must meet certain criteria.
- The applicant must be over 18 years of age, have a valid Mauritian passport or ID card, have a good credit record, have a clean criminal record, be able to provide evidence of good character and integrity, and have knowledge of the laws and regulations of the Mauritian fertilizer industry.
FeesEdit
- The application fee for Wholesale Licence is Rs100 and for the Retail sale is Rs (MUR) 25.
ValidityEdit
- The license is valid for one year.
Documents to UseEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- The processing time for this procedure takes about two weeks.
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Required InformationEdit
- Business Name
- Business Address
- Type of Business
- Contact Details
- Details of the License Holder
- Details of the Chemical Fertilizers to be Sold
- Details of the Financial Resources Available to the License Holder
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The sale of chemical fertilizers requires a permit or license to ensure safe handling and use of the product.
- This helps to protect the public from hazardous chemicals, and to ensure that fertilizers are sold in the proper amounts and concentrations for optimal effectiveness.
- By obtaining a permit or license for the sale of chemical fertilizers, wholesalers and retailers can demonstrate their commitment to providing safe and effective products to their customers.
Information which might helpEdit
- The Agricultural Chemistry Division (ACD) was founded in 1940. It was then known as the Chemical Division of the Department of Agriculture of the Colony of Mauritius. In 1955, the Chemical Division was restyled as the Agricultural Chemistry Division.
- The Agricultural Chemistry Division, located in Réduit, is a registered laboratory under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security.
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