SPECIFIC TIME FRAMES 

The delivery times included below are for services that are time sensitive and which are of the greatest economic significance to our customers, particularly exporters.

Processed Food

• To test and issue approval certificates for Low Acid Canned Foods 18 calendar days 
•  To test and issue approval certificates for other prescribed foods 12 calendar days 
•  To issue export certificates 2 working days (1) 
•  To issue hygiene, free sale certificates and exemption letters 2 working days (2) 

Weights and Measures

• Weights check and certification of cheese for export 5 working days (3)

Reinforcing Steel Bars

• To issue entry certificate 24 hours after arrival of shipment at port of entry (4)

 Conditions:

• Products requiring export certificates must be already tested and a valid approval certificate provided
• Certificates required in English Language only
• Notice of requests for weight checks and certification should be made 3 days in advance
• Satisfactory third party certificates and mill certificates covering shipment of steel bars must be submitted to the Bureau before processing the request.