The Export Certificate issued by the Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) serves as a crucial document verifying the quality and compliance of exported frozen foods. Embedded within this certificate is essential legal basis information derived from various regulatory frameworks, notably the BFFEA Rules, the Trade Ordinance of 1961, and Ordinance No. XLV. These legal foundations ensure that the exported goods adhere to established standards and regulations, facilitating smooth trade transactions while upholding quality assurance standards in the frozen foods industry.
Issuing Authority:
Name : Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA)
Address : Skylark Point (10th Floor), 24/A, Bijoynagar North-South Road, Dhaka-1000
Email : bffewa@dhaka.net
Website : www.bffea.net
Required list of Documents
- Name of the buyer
- Copy of the Salubrity/ Health Certificate from Department of Fisheries [Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Total value of the consignment
- Description of the goods
- Invoice
- Treasury Challan [Original]
Step by step process
Step 1 Application Submission and Fee Payment: The applicant submits a formal request for the Export Certificate on the company’s letterhead and pays the required fees, receiving a money receipt as proof of payment.
Step 2 Document Submission and Verification: Following the application submission, all relevant documents related to the exportation are compiled and submitted to the Regional office of BFFEA. These documents undergo thorough verification to ensure they comply with the regulations and standards set forth by the association and any applicable governing bodies.
Step 3 Certificate Preparation and Approval: Once the documents have been verified and deemed compliant, the Regional Office proceeds to prepare the Export Certificate. This involves drafting the certificate with the necessary details regarding the consignment and its compliance with relevant regulations. Subsequently, the certificate is submitted for approval by the Regional Vice President.
Step 4 Certificate Issuance: Once approved, the finalized Export Certificate is provided to the applicant by the Regional office, completing the process and enabling the consignment’s exportation.
Fee Schedule
1. Certificate Fee 1,000.00
2. Levy per Kg. (Head Officer) 0.08
3. Levy per Kg. (Regional Office) 0.12
Official timeline:
1 Day
Actual timeline