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. This article acts as a brief guide for Agents to apply for the service on the user’s behalf.
The processing time is 487 days, and the service costs 10,000 Rwf.
Prerequisites.
A company or an individual must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Applicants should have a valid phone number or email address.
General requirements:
Having a registered local agent.
Submission of a sample for testing.
Follow these simple steps to help a user apply for chemical pesticide registration:
Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and log into your agent account.
A small window will pop up. Fill in both your phone number and your password, then click login.
Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.
Under Trade and Industry, click on “Premise registration."
Select "Chemical pesticide registration" and click "Apply." to start an application.
Download and read the annexed document below, using the information as guidelines for the required attachments for each category of pesticides.
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).
Enter the fertilizer details as prompted.
Once you click on “ Add intended use and Dosage,” a new tab will appear. Fill in the details as prompted.
Upload the required attachments in the correct format.
Note: Double-check that the uploaded files are in PDF format and meet the size requirements.
Verify that the applicant’s information is accurate, enter the user’s phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."
A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment; click Pay
Applicants can choose their preferred 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 the user’s application, they will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on IremboGov platform.