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  1. Learn how to apply for a food shop or supermarket licence in Singapore, the licensing requirements, fees, and FAQs. Find out the steps, timelines, and documents needed for the application process.

  2. www.sfa.gov.sg › food-retail › licensing-permitsSFA | Food Retail Licences

    Learn how to apply for, renew, cancel or update your food retail licence in Singapore. Find out the different types of licences, the new licensing regime for stalls and vending machines, and the environmental sanitation regime.

    • Application Details
    • FAQs
    • Documents Needed

    For the operation of a food shop where there is retail sale of food and/or beverage. You will need to apply for a Food Shop Licence if you intend to operate a retail food outlet where food and/or drink are sold wholly by retail. The purpose of licensing is to ensure cleanliness and food safety in food retail outlets and to prevent food-borne diseas...

    How soon can I hear from SFA after I submit my application? Refer to Step 1. Please also check the email account (including junk / spam mail box) that you have used for licence application to ensur...
    When can I start my renovation? Refer to Step 1 and 2. Upon receipt of the IPA, you may proceed with the renovation. Please refer to the IPA for the licensing requirements that you will need to com...
    How is pre-licensing inspection conducted? Refer to Step 3.
    Where can I find out if my application is to go through virtual pre-licensing inspection or photograph submission? SFA will inform you on the applicable mode in the IPA letter issued for your appli...
    Planning Permission/Change of Use approval Approval from URA/HDB for the use of the premises File format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF Maximum upload per application: 2MB
    A copy of Applicant's NRIC A copy of NRIC if application is under IndividualFile format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF Maximum upload per application: 2MB
    A copy of ACRA registered Company Business Profile A copy of ACRA registered Company Business Profile File format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF Maximum upload per application: 2MB
    Letter of authorization (if filer option is selected) Letter of authorization from applicant for the filer to act on behalfFile format: DOC,DOCX,GIF,JPG,PNG,PDF Maximum upload per application: 2MB
  3. The application for a Food Shop Licence mainly consists of the following: Submission of application. Review of application and layout plan of food establishment. Pre-licensing inspection checks by SFA. Final approval. Follow the steps below to apply for a Food Shop Licence.

  4. holding a licence to operate food shop, food stall, hawker stall or supermarket from SFA are required to self-print their licence via GoBusiness Licensing (Self Service) portal. If you require your licence urgently, please pay online via GoBusiness as payment via AXS kiosk, m-

  5. Requirements for Food Shop Licences. Food Shops include bakeries, restaurants, food vending machines, canteens, coffee shops, eating houses, food courts, standalone kiosks, takeaway food carts, and private canteens/markets.

  6. Generally, food businesses must be licensed to prepare and sell food to consumers. SFA takes a risk-based approach to ensuring that food sold in retail settings are safe for consumption. Our licensing regime takes into account the type of food sold and the operational setting of the premises.