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Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply to make alterations to licensed meat premises (Poultry Meat Abattoir) in line with Livestock and Meat Industries Act of 2007 and Regulations for Red and Poultry Meat.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and companies

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • A valid National Identity Card (Omang). 
  • A valid company’s registration certificate for companies.
  • Proof of ownership of site and land use.
  • Site/location plan.
  • Meat premises plan.
How long will this service take?

Sixty (60) working days.

Where can I get more information on this Service

The Deputy Director
Minis​try of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Veterinary Services
Meat Hygiene and Quality Control/Veterinary Public Health. 
Room 107 or Room 123 
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone
Botswana.
Tel. (+267) 368 9400/3689506
Fax. (+267) 3903744

Call Centre:17755
Email: moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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