This service allows businesses operating slaughterhouses to register them and comply with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority regulation (RICA). This registration certificate is then used to obtain an operating license.
The processing time is 14 days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites
A company or an individual must have their Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Location requirements
50m from schools, health facilities, water courses, open storm water channels or catchment and areas subject to flooding (100m for warehouse).
20m from food manufacturing areas (50m for warehouse).
10m from food and beverages shopping areas (20m for warehouse).
Required attachments
Business registration certificate from RDB
Design and layout diagram of constructed premises
RICA construction authorization
District office authorization of site
Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate
Copy of Land ownership document or Copy of lease agreement with the land owner
Passport copy
Copy of your latest RICA Registration certificate
Follow these simple steps to help a User apply for a Slaughterhouse Premise Registration:
Note:
Upon successful submission, RICA will process the application. Applicants will receive an email or SMS notification about any changes in the application status.
Once the processing officers approve the application, the applicant will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on the IremboGov platform.
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