Bahamas - Apply for License to Export Seafood

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for License to Export Seafood in person, the applicant has to visit the Department of Marine Resources in his/her state of residence.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Office Location & Contacts” section.
3. Visit the office and get an application form for License to Export Seafood from the relevant authority. Or it can be downloaded from link here
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
7. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will undergo inspection by the Department of Marine Resources.
8. Pay relevant fee upon approval and get License Certificate.

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Required Documents

• Must be in possession of a factory vessel licence or processing plant licence.
• Hazard analysis documentation (specify product).
• HACCP Plan documentation (specify product).
• Must have at least 2 HACCP certified persons employed by the plant or facility.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays
Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information :Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be in possession of a factory vessel licence or a processing plant licence.
  

Fees

• The fees to be paid is BS$500.00 per product.
  

Validity

The licence is valid for the product season:

• Lobster (August 1st to March 31st)
• Stone crab (October 16th to May 31st)
• Scale Fish (January 1st to December 31st)

Documents to Use

• Application Form(s):Link
  

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Processing Time

• Five working days, once application and pre-requisite documents are complete, and the facility meets the documented standards.
  

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Name of Company
• Postal Address
• Street Address / Settlement
• Fax
• Telephone
• E-mail
• Type of licence(s) requested (tick appropriate box)
• Processing Plant or Factory Vessel Approval
• Product Brand Name (if applicable)
• Product(s) to be exported
• Product forms to be exported (tick appropriate box)
• List products and product types to be imported
• Destination Country / Countries
• List products and product forms to be imported
• Country / Countries of Origin
• Description of Product Storage Facilities
• Total Dry Storage Capacity
• Number and Total Capacity of Refrigerated Rooms
• Number and Total Capacity of Frozen Storage Rooms
• List additional documentation accompanying application
• Signature of Applicant
• Date

Need for the Document

• This licence authorizes the persons operating processing plants as well as factory vessels to export seafood from The Bahamas.
  

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