to the Ministry responsible for Industries a memorandum setting out in detail
the nature of the manufacturing business the applicant intends to engage in, and
obtain its approval for the business.
(2) An application for a manufacturing licence shall be in the Form
provided by the Authority and shall be accompanied by the relevant fees set out
in Schedule I.
(3) Where an application is refused, the Authority shall refund the
licence fee and the surcharge, if any, to the applicant.
(4) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to a person manufacturing foodstuff
on a small scale and referred to in regulation 13, or to a person operating a
furniture workshop not involving assembling of imported timber as furniture.
5.
An application for a licence shall be accompanied by the following
documents :(a) in the case of an individual applying for a licence,
documentary proof to the satisfaction of the Authority that the
applicant has the education, competence, skill or experience
required of a holder of the licence;
(b) in the case of a firm, documentary proof of the education ,
competence, skill or experience referred to in paragraph (a) in
respect of each of the partners of the firm;
(c) in the case of a corporate body,
(i) copies of the certificate of incorporation and
memorandum of association;
(ii) documentary proof to the satisfaction of the
Authority that the applicant has in its employment
persons including the manager possessing the required
education, competence, skill or experience;
(d) where an applicant intends to manufacture goods or articles
under an authority given by a foreign person, an authorised
dealer certificate or other permission from such person;
(e) proof that the applicant has the original manufacturer's
warranty for a period of 12 months and that after sales service
and parts for a period of 5 years are to be provided by the
original manufacturer;
(f) documentary proof that the applicant is the owner or lessee of
the premises to be used for manufacturing;
(g) where the premises referred to in paragraph (f) is new or has
been renovated
(i) planning approval and certificate of occupancy that