How to help a User Apply for Chemical Pesticide Registration.

This service allows a business that wants to sell or manufacture fertilizer in Rwanda to participate in an efficacy trial after being assessed and approved by the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). After a successful trial, the business can then apply for a product registration certificate.

The processing time is 487 days, and the service costs 10,000 Rwf.

Prerequisites:

• A company or an individual must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).

• Applicant should have a valid phone number or email address.

General requirements:

• Having a registered local agent.

• Submission of a sample for testing.

Required Attachments (10)

• A copy of a certificate of registration of the pesticide to be registered from the country of origin or any other country

• Business Registration certificate from RDB

• Proof of qualification and contract of technical personnel

• Certificate of product analysis

• Copy of the technical dossier as per the data requirements of detailed active ingredients and formulated product

• Drafted label of the product as per the labeling requirements annexed

• Material safety data sheet

• A drafted efficacy trial protocol in conformity with the EAC guideline for evaluating and reporting the efficacy of pesticides

• Copy of passport

• RICA Registration certificate

Optional Attachments (3)

• Authorization letter from the manufacturer

• Proof of Patent status of the pesticide to be registered and expiry date (if applicable)

• Laboratory tests

Follow these simple steps to help a User apply for chemical pesticide registration:

Note: 

• Double-check that the uploaded files are in PDF format and meet the size requirements.

• Verify that the information is accurate, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."

• A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment; click Pay

• Applicants choose the mode of payment. For more information about payment modes, click here. 

Note: 

• Upon successful submission, the application will be processed by RICA. 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.