Procedure
Application In Person
- It is the first thing to do to join in groups of dairy farmers or as individual farmers to participate in the collecting, bulking and marketing of raw milk, in order to take benefits from economies on scale.You are able to visit their website by clicking the hyperlink Dairy Development Authority
- It is then time to identify an appropriate location collect, bulking, and storage of raw milk, as well as the skilled personnel to manage the facility. Be sure that the place is in compliance with the laid out hygienic as well as operational standards. (These are listed in the section on eligibility.)
- Contact the local Dairy Development Authority office to receive a notice of preliminary inspection of your premises.
- The next step is inspections of the facility by Dairy Development Authority to determine whether the facility is in compliance with the set hygiene and operational requirements.
- If everything is all in order, then you can proceed to the next stage and apply for your licence online. When areas of non-compliance are discovered, changes should be implemented.
- In order for the applicant to be granted permission to establish group of dairy farmers or farms The Authority will verify that the applicant has met the conditions necessary to carry the business.
- A request to take on dairy farmer group or individual farmers must be submitted on Form 3 laid by the Schedule of the Regulations.
- The application should be accompanied by a fee as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Regulations.
- The application along with the fees mentioned above , ensure that the structures:
- The unit’s housing must have sufficient space that it can be used in the most hygienic or clean conditions.
- and design should allow for the placement of equipment in so as not to hinder flow of product or personnel.
- The materials used for construction must be safe for human consumption.
- The materials must be impervious to water and not decomposable in the workplace, however this does not include the use of polyethylene linings.
- The walls of the workplace must be clean, smooth and uniform in design.
- Find regular consultation from DDA’s Compliance Officers regarding their advice on the Milk Cottage industry , how they should be designed , and equipment layouts are discussed.
- When dairy farmer groups or individuals farmers or facilities, call the closest DDA office to arrange for an initial examination of your facility.
- When areas of non-compliance are found in the inspections, adjustments are required to ensure that everything is in order.
- If everything is in order, you are able to proceed to the next step . You will need to apply for a dairy farmer group or an individual farmer license or permit via the Dairy Development Authority Licensing Board.
- After payment has been made, the dairy farmer group or individual farmer’s licenses are processed after twenty-five working days.
- The license is valid for a for one year, and you are able to start your business immediately.
- Pay the monthly dues and levy when and where appropriate. Other requirements of the license’s issue must be followed (Non-compliance could result in the suspension of the permit)
Documents that are required
- Medically-certified milk handling Personnel
- Pin Certificate
- Photocopy of ID card/Passport
- Certificate of business registration
- Evidence of pasteurization
Office Locations and Contacts
Dairy Development AuthorityPlot 1 Kafu Road Nakasero, Kampala Uganda
P. O. Box 34006, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: (256) 414-343901/3
Fax: (256) 414-250270.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Web site: Dairy Development Authority
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Dairy Development Authority
Northern Uganda Regional Office.
Gulu
Plot 4, Awach Rd, Gulu Municipality.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Web site: Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
South western Office. Office.
Mbarara
3. Plot High Street, Mbarara
P. O. Box 1398 Mbarara
Tel: +256 485-421017.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Web site: Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
Nord |Eastern Regional Office
Soroti
Plot 5-9 Old Mbale Road.Soroti, Uganda
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Site: Dairy Development Autority
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Border Post Offices
Dairy Development Authority
Busia Busia Customs Area MAAIF Building.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Site: Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority Malaba
Malaba Customs Area MAAIF Building
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Site: Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
Entebbe
Entebbe Dairy Training School
Plot 121 M, Kigungu Road
P.O.Box 257 Entebbe
Tel: +256414662217
Site: Dairy Development Autority
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Entebbe International Airport
Customs Business Centre(CBC)
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Site: Dairy Development Autority
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National Dairy Laboratory
Dairy House,
UMA Show Grounds -=”” kampala Tel +256 414696145
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Web site: Dairy Development Autority
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Eligibility
- A license for the primary producer of milk is granted to dairy farmer groups as well as individuals who are involved in the collection, bulking and selling of raw milk.
- The premises for handling milk must be in compliance with the laid-out hygiene and operational standards. This includes compliance with the following areas;
- Premises: must be appropriately situated and designed, ventilated, illuminated and shielded from contamination
- Equipment: Equipment pipes accessories, and other contact surfaces that come into contact with milk or milk products ought to be simple to clean and disinfect, durable and constructed from food-grade material
- Personnel: All milk handling employees must be well-groomed and clean in a well-dressed, professional attire and certified medically
- Records of high quality must be maintained and kept up-to-date
- Waste management: Effluents and other solid wastes must be managed according to rules and regulations
- Utilities: Affordable supply of potable water as well as other essential utilities based on the kind of operation
- Management: The premises must be managed by competent manager or supervisor.
- Operations: The recommended processing schedules must be adhered to e.g. temperatures for pasteurization and time controls
- Vermin and rodent control The premises should be secured from invasion by flies rodents, birds, as well as other vermin
Fees
- Annual license fees of 100,000 GH
- Application fees are free.
Validity
- The duration of validity is one year.
- In the event of non-compliance, it could result in the suspension of the permit
Processing Time
The processing time is 25 days.
Instructions
- Make sure that the premises for handling milk are to be in compliance with the standards of inspection.
- Ask the building to be examined with DDA inspectors. DDA inspectorate.
- Inspection is based on the an application cost.
- Following a successful inspection, the client submits an application for lease of the property after payment of the necessary charges.
- Licenses are issued.
The Information You Need
- Name of the applicant (individual or corporate)
- Address of the postal and physical address of the applicant.
- Telephone number
- The dairy industry’s nature
- Quantity of merchandise sold per day
- The nature of the sale (retailor whole sale)
- The area of operation
- The time of operation
- The full name of the company
- Address of physical and postal addresses of the company
- Business email address
Documentation is needed
- Licensing Primary Milk Producers is an important aspect of regulation in dairy production. It allows for regular inspection of these establishments to ensure compliance with standards for safety and quality of milk.
- In Uganda nobody is permitted to conduct dairy processing without an appropriate processing permit
Information that could be helpful
- Primary milk producers have to obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from the Dairy Development Authority.
- The facilities that handle milk and other milk products are first examined to determine the quality of milk and safety standards prior being licensed.
- Inspections routinely carried out to ensure the compliance.
- Infractions could lead to suspension of the license.
