Any seafood product that will be exported must meet the required food standards before an Export certification is granted.

• Must be in possession of a factory vessel licence or processing plant licence.
• Must have at least 2 HACCP certified persons employed by the plant or facility

1. Complete and submit a letter of request for inspection to The Department of Marine Resources.
2. An Inspector will schedule an inspection appointment date with the applicant.
3. The Inspector will undertake the inspection and testing.
4. Applicant should then pay relevant fees upon approval.

For requests from The Family Islands, the inspection can be undertaken by a Fishery Inspector once available. Otherwise, the request must be sent via fax to the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
PO Box: N-3028,
Nassau, New Providence,
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

Through the Department of Marine Resources in the Family Islands. The applications will be processed and approved at the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence.

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information

No application form is required for this service.

1. A request letter for Production Inspection.
2. Factory vessel licence or processing plant licence.
3. Hazard Analysis documentation ( specify product).
4. HACCP Plan documentation ( specify product).
5. Documents to show at least 2 HACCP certified persons employed by the plant or facility.

• Product Inspection fee BS$50.00
• Certificate of Inspection Fee BS$50.00
• Health Certificate BS$50.00 (If product is destined for the European Union)

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
PO Box: N-3028,
Nassau, New Providence,
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information