Service Directory
Issuance of export and re-export food stuff certificates
Issuing of export and re-export certificates of food stuffs, whether domestic or imported, after inspection at a warehouse or food factory to ensure the goods meet the necessary health requirements and are fit for consumption.
Required Attachments
- A letter to request the inspection of foodstuff to be authorized for re-export should be submitted via email (fcs@health.gov.bh)
- An invoice by the local supplier and/or manufacturer stating the cost of the food stuff to be inspected
Legal Regulations
- Public Health Law No. (34) of 2018, Law No. (13) of 2021
Fees
- 3 BD : Issuance of expor
Process Time
- 3 Working Days
Service Provider
Ministry of Health
Cooperative Entities
- Ministry of Works
Service Processes
- A request letter from the exporting company to the importing country (the letter shall include an explanation of the type of product)
- Print the health certificate (must include the logos of the GCC)
- Attend the Ministry’s headquarters in person with the required documents (health certificate and letter)
- The request is signed by a local factory specialist
- The request is then signed by the inspector of the local factory unit
- The document receives the seal of the Food Control Department
- A serial number is given for the health certificate
- An amount of 3 BD is then paid for each certificate
- Provide a certificate of validity of marine product shipment
- The company must write a letter to re-export the goods to the importing country, explaining the type of product via email (Fcs@health.gov.bh)
- Print the health certificate (certificate must include the required logos to be sent to the respective countries)
- An inspector is sent to inspect the goods
- Inspector to sign the health certificate after the inception is complete.
- Attend the Ministry’s headquarters in person with the required documents (health certificate and letter)
- Application is signed by the inspector
- The documents receives the seal of the Food Control Department
- A serial number is given for the health certificate
- An amount of 3 BD is then paid for each certificate
