How to Apply for Meat Transportation Carrier Registration

Modified on Mon, 2 Mar at 3:35 PM

This is a service requested by an industry to register meat transportation carriers. Industries need the registration certificate to show that they comply with RICA regulatory requirements. Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) provides this service.

The processing time is 5 days, and the service is free of charge.

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).
Applicants should have a valid phone number or email address.

Required attachments (5)

Authorization for transport of goods by a competent authority
Vehicle inspection certificate /control technique
Vehicle registration certificate(Carte Jaune)
Driver’s Valid medical certificate
Business Registration Certificate from RDB.

Conditional attachments (2)

Calibration certificate
Passport copy

Follow these simple steps to apply for meat transportation carrier registration:

1. Visit the Irembo platform at new.irembo.gov.rw and log in to your account. If you don’t have an account, click here to learn how to create one.

2. Select “meat transportation carrier registration.” Under “trade and industry”.

3. Click "Apply" to start an application.

4. Fill in the applicant's details (select if the applicant is the business owner or legal representative and add the age group and other required personal information).

5. Enter business details as prompted.

6. Provide transport details and click on “add new driver” to fill in his information.

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. An application number (B2…...) to track your application status.

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 IremboGov platform.