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 to get a product registration certificate.
The processing time is 487 days, and the service costs 10,000 Rwf.
Prerequisites
Applicants with or without an Irembo account can apply for this service.
A company or an individual must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Applicant should have a valid phone number or email address.
Required Attachments:
- A copy of a certificate of registration of the pesticide to be registered from the country of origin or any other countries
- Business Registration Certificate from RDB
- Proof of qualification and contract of technical personnel
- Certificate of product analysis.
- Copy the technical dossier as per the data requirements of detailed active ingredients and formulated products.
- Drafted label of the product as per labeling requirements annexed
- Material safety data sheet
- A drafted efficacy trial protocol in conformity with EAC guidelines for evaluation and reporting the efficacy of pesticide
- 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 apply for chemical pesticide registration:
1. Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and navigate to the "Trade and Industry" category; click on “Product Registration.”
2. Select "Chemical pesticide registration" and click "Apply." to start an application.
3. Download and read the annexed document below, using the information as guidelines for the required attachments for each category of pesticides.
4. Fill in the applicant's details (select if the applicant is the business owner or legal representative, add the age group, and other required personal information).
5. Enter the fertilizer details as prompted.
6. Once you click on “ Add intended use and Dosage,” a new tab will appear. Fill in the details as prompted.
7. Upload the required attachments in the correct format.
Note: Double-check that the uploaded files are in PDF format and meet the size requirements.
8. Verify that the information is accurate, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."
9. A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment; click Pay
10. 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 your application, you will receive your e-certificate via email or can download it on the IremboGov platform.