How to help a User Apply for a Milk Collection Center License

The service allows milk collection center business operators to register and obtain an operating license from the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). RICA will conduct a field visit to ensure the premises comply with its standards and regulations.

The processing time is 5 days, and the service is free of charge.

Prerequisites:

• Applicants should have an MCC registration. (MCC registration number obtained from RICA).

• Applicants should have a valid company TIN.

 Required attachments

• Business Registration Certificate from RDB.

• A signed contract was signed with a qualified staff member in charge of milk testing.

• List of workers with valid medical health certificates showing they are free from food-borne diseases.

• List and address of aggregation points operating under the collection center.

• Register of farmers or milk collectors working with the collection center.

• A document given by the respective authority shows that water and electricity are sufficient & accessible for the Milk Collection Center.

Conditional attachments

• A copy of the operational license issued by RICA

• A copy of the lease agreement if the operator is not the owner

• Passport copy

Optional attachments

• Copy of the latest RICA Registration certificate

Follow these simple steps to help a User apply for the Milk Collection Center License:

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 receive and approve the application, the applicant will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on IremboGov.