Food Control Services
Food Vehicle Inspection Certificate
This electronic service enables applicants to book appointments for the inspection of vehicles used for transporting food. All vehicles involved in the transportation of refrigerated or frozen foods, or drinking water, are required to undergo an annual inspection and evaluation by the Ministry of Health to obtain the necessary accreditation certificate to carry out the required activity..
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Required documents
- Commercial Registration
- Vehicle Ownership
- Certificate of Internal Coating for Water Tank (if required)
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This means what is required from the beneficiary to be eligible to apply for the service
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Booking a Vehicle Inspection Appointment
- Registration of a new vehicle with the Traffic Department
- Renewal of the annual vehicle inspection
- Registration of an imported food transport vehicle with the Traffic Department
- A Valid Commercial Registration
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What are the steps required to get the final certificate
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Previous Procedure:
- Book the appointment electronically.
- The applicant attends the Public Health Directorate in person with the vehicle.
- The specialist verifies the vehicle's compliance on-site.
- A paper copy of the certificate is issued to the applicant, and an electronic copy is sent to the Traffic Directorate.
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Updated Procedure:
- Book the appointment electronically.
- The specialist contact the applicant to request the necessary documents, along with photos and videos of the vehicle for verification.
- Send the electronic certificate to both the applicant and the Traffic Directorate.
Target group
Commercial Registration (CR) holders and individuals engaged in transporting refrigerated and frozen foods, and drinking water — including companies, institutions, suppliers, and logistics operators.
Time Required
One working day.
Fees
Free
Participating parties
- Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Traffic.
Legal tools
- Law No. 34 of year 2018 and its internal regulations
