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What are the general requirements?
To apply for a licence or register with SFA to operate a Coldstore, Food Processing Establishment, Slaughterhouse or Food Storage Warehouse, you must:
1. Register your business with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
2. Secure a location/premise
3. Ensure your Food Handlers are qualified
What are the licensing conditions?
SFA’s licensing conditions require licensees to set up their operations and premises with the proper infrastructure and features to ensure food safety.
You should review the conditions carefully and ensure you are able to meet them, to minimise any unnecessary inconvenience and costs arising from the need for remedial action.
| Licence/Registration | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Licence to Operate a Coldstore | |
| Licence to Operate a Food Processing Establishment | |
| Licence to Operate Slaughterhouse | |
| Registration of Food Storage Warehouses (non-meat/non-fish) | Warehouse operators are advised to align their practices to SFA’s Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) [English / 中文] |
SFA’s licensing and registration requirements and conditions seek to safeguard food safety. Contact SFA if you need help understanding or complying with the conditions.
Are licensed establishments allowed to sublet?
If a licensee subleases the premises, in part or in whole, to other entities, the new operator must apply for a new licence.
What laws must licensed establishments and registered warehouses comply with?
You must comply with the prevailing food safety laws, their subsidiary legislation, and the licensing conditions.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
Last Updated 03 Oct 2025
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