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Obtain fish processing licence and certificate of compliance
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Submit pre-requisite documents
(last modified: 18/11/2021)
(last modified: 18/11/2021)
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Where to go?
Entity in charge
Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS)
13th Floor, NHIF Building, Ragati Road, P.O. BOX 48511, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 020 191
Email: kefs@kilimo.go.ke
Website: www.kenyafisheriesservice.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 020 191
Email: kefs@kilimo.go.ke
Website: www.kenyafisheriesservice.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Front Office (KeFS)
| Mon: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
Contact person
Poline Nyaga
Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) Regional Offices Contact Details
What are the requirements?
1.
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Environmental impact assessment report (copy)
Issued by experts who must be registered with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). To access a list of the licensed Environmental Impact Assessment experts, click here.
Issued by experts who must be registered with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). To access a list of the licensed Environmental Impact Assessment experts, click here.
2.
Fish processing facility layout (original)
3.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) manual (copy)
Of the processing facility.
Of the processing facility.
4.
Sanitary Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) manual (copy)
Of the processing facility.
Of the processing facility.
5.
Food hygiene licence (copy)
Issued by the respective County Government where the facility is established. For more information on how to obtain a food hygiene licence, click here.
Issued by the respective County Government where the facility is established. For more information on how to obtain a food hygiene licence, click here.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 4h.
Attention at counter:
Min. 30mn
- Max. 2h.
Waiting time until next step:
Max. 10 days
Legal justification
1.
Fisheries Act CAP 378
Part 6 - General conditions for fish processing establishments.
2.
Fisheries Management and Development Act No. 35 (2016)
Sections 87, 89, 112, 114
Sections 87, 89, 112, 114
Additional information
Upon submission of the pre-requisite documents, KeFS will review the documents and recommend amendments (if any) before pre-inspection of the processing facility. The processor will also receive the fish processing facility inspection checklist to facilitate their readiness for inspection.
Recourse: Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS)
Entity in charge
Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS)
13th Floor, NHIF Building, Ragati Road, P.O. BOX 48511, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 020 191
Email: kefs@kilimo.go.ke
Website: www.kenyafisheriesservice.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 020 191
Email: kefs@kilimo.go.ke
Website: www.kenyafisheriesservice.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Office of the Director General (KeFS)
| Mon: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00 |
Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) Regional Offices Contact Details