You have just fired your boss and are raring to jump into the world of F&B business in Singapore. Okay, where do you start? In order not run afoul of the local laws and regulations, you will need to know what are some of the licenses and permits to apply before you can open your door to feed the masses. You should be aware of the following existing requirements.
Apply For Licences & Permits
Licences and permits are required when you:
Import ingredients and equipment
Operate central kitchens & food processing establishments
Operate F&B outlets like hawker stalls, restaurants, cafes, and mobile food wagons, among others
Renovate existing premises
Provide entertainment in your F&B outlet
Serve alcohol to customers
Sell liquor and tobacco products
Provide outdoor dining areas
Operate establishments such as food factories or premises that could pose a risk to health and safety
Use materials or apparatus in your manufacturing process that are radioactive or include hazardous substances
The business licensing portal, LicenceOne https://licence1.business.gov.sg/, provides more details and information that you can refer to.
Learn More About Laws & Regulations
Find out about the laws and regulations that apply to each stage of food & beverage production:
Importing and exporting food and food products
Employing staff and foreign workers
Selecting premises for your F&B outlet
Applying for Halal Certification
Environmental health regulations
Registering your food factory
Getting planning permission if your premises were not originally approved for factory use
Licensing compliance (e.g. operating a cold store or food processing establishment)
Record keeping
Filing and paying taxes
Make sure you run through the list and take note to apply for all the necessary licences and permits.
Source: Publisher Image Published by SPRING Singapore on 27 May 2016