About registering as an import agent for genetic material

To be a genetic material import agent, you must register with the Registrar of Animal Improvement. As an import agent, you must be importing genetic material on behalf of a genetic material registered company.

To qualify as an import agent, you must:

• Have a facility with equipment for the handling of animal genetic material
• Have a laboratory and customs clearing facility
• Be competent in the handling of semen.
  

You must download and fill in the form below and contact your provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), and ask for a Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer will inspect your facilities and your competency if you qualify to be a registered agent.

The Veterinary Officer must stamp the form on page 2, section 8; certifying that you are qualified. The Veterinary Officer must include their SAVC Registration No.

What you should do

• Download the application form below and fill it in. You must only fill in page 1, section one to seven. You must also sign on page 2.
• Contact your provincial DAFF, and ask a Veterinary Officer to come and inspect your facilities and competency.
• Pay the prescribe fee to: The Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Standard Bank, Account number: 011219556, Branch: Arcadia, Branch number: 000845/010845. Ref: Your name and surname
• You can email, post or hand-deliver your application form, attached documents and proof of payment.
• If you are emailing your application, you must scan the application form, attachments and proof of payment and email to: lesibanama@daff.gov.za.
• If you are posting your application, you must post it to: Private Bag X343, Pretoria, 0001.
• For hand-delivery, you must take it to Agriculture Place, 20 Beatrix Street, Arcadia Pretoria.

How long does it take

It will take 30 days for your application to be processed.

How much does it cost

R140

Forms to complete

Application for registration as an import agent for animal genetic material

Who to contact

National office

Tel: 012 319 7424/34
Fax: 012 319 7570/7425
City/town: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Physical address: Delpen Building, Cnr Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera, Pretoria
Postal address: The Registrar of Animal Improvement, Private Bag X138, Pretoria, 0001