SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY issues 23 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All SFA licences
Catering Service Licence
The Catering Service Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses that prepare and deliver food from a central kitchen for events, offices, or institutional feeding. The licence is valid for 1 or 2 years, with processing typically completed in 14 working days from a complete submission.
Food Shop Licence
The Food Shop Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for any retail food establishment selling prepared food and drinks for immediate consumption, including restaurants, cafes, and hawker stalls. Validity is 1 or 2 years, with processing typically completed in 14 working days from a complete submission.
Free Sale Certificate (Animal Feed) for Food Producing Animals
The Free Sale Certificate (Animal Feed) for Food Producing Animals is issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for exporters of animal feed products intended for export. The certificate is valid for 12 months, with processing typically completed in 3 working days for normal requests and 1 working day for express requests.
Free Sale Certificate (Food)
The Free Sale Certificate (Food) is issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for food products intended for export, confirming that they are freely sold in Singapore. The certificate is valid for 12 months, with processing typically completed in 3 working days.
Health Certificate for Export of Live Foodfish for Breeding
The Health Certificate for Export of Live Foodfish for Breeding is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses exporting live foodfish intended for breeding purposes. The certificate is valid for 10 days, with processing typically completed in 3 working days.
Licence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products
The Licence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses involved in the trade of meat and fish products. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Licence for Import/Transhipment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Licence for Import/Transhipment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses involved in the import or transhipment of fresh produce. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Licence to Import Poultry
The Licence to Import Poultry is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses looking to import poultry products into Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Licence to Import Sheep & Goats
The Licence to Import Sheep & Goats is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses looking to import these animals into Singapore. The validity of the licence is agency-confirmed, and processing typically takes 1 working day.
Licence to Import Table Eggs
The Licence to Import Table Eggs is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses intending to import table eggs into Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 5 working days if the application is complete and in order.
Licence to Import/Export/Tranship Food Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics
The Licence to Import/Export/Tranship Food Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses involved in the import, export, or transhipment of these products. This licence is valid for a single use over 30 days, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Licence to Manufacture Animal Feed and Process of Animal Feed for Food Producing Animals
The Licence to Manufacture Animal Feed and Process of Animal Feed for Food Producing Animals is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for local commercial producers of animal feed, including livestock and aquaculture feed. The validity is agency-confirmed, with processing typically completed in 25 working days.
Licence to Operate a Coldstore
The Licence to Operate a Coldstore is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for all cold stores handling meat and seafood products intended for wholesale distribution. The licence is valid for 12 months, with processing typically taking around 25 working days, depending on the completeness of the submitted documents.
Licence to Operate a Food Processing Establishment
The Licence to Operate a Food Processing Establishment is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for any business engaged in food processing for wholesale distribution. The licence is valid for 12 months, with processing typically taking around 25 working days, depending on document completeness.
Licence to Operate Slaughter-house
The Licence to Operate Slaughter-house is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for any facility intending to process or store food for wholesale distribution. The licence is valid for 12 months, with processing typically taking around 25 working days, depending on document completeness.
Mobile Food Wagon Licence
The Mobile Food Wagon Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for operating a mobile food preparation vehicle, such as a food truck, that prepares and sells food. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 14 working days from a complete submission.
Registration of Food Storage Warehouses
The Registration of Food Storage Warehouses licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for any facility storing food for wholesale distribution. The licence is valid for 12 months, with processing typically completed in an estimated 25 working days.
Registration to Import Feed for Food Producing Animals
The Registration to Import Feed for Food Producing Animals is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses intending to import feed intended for food-producing animals. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Registration to Import Live Frogs for Human Consumption
The Registration to Import Live Frogs for Human Consumption is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses intending to import live frogs for food purposes. The validity of this registration is agency-confirmed, with processing typically completed in 1 working day.
Rice Licence
The Rice Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses involved in the import, export, and wholesale dealing of rice in Singapore. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing typically takes 3 working days upon receipt of a completed application.
Supermarket Licence
The Supermarket Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for businesses operating supermarkets in Singapore. It is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 7 working days if the application is complete and in order.
Temporary Fair Stall Licence
The Temporary Fair Stall Licence is required by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for stalls within temporary fairs that handle or prepare food for sale. The licence is valid for the duration of the fair, with processing typically completed in 3 working days if the application is complete and in order.
Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals
The Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals is issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for the export of food-producing animals, such as poultry. The certificate is valid for 7 days and processing typically takes 3 working days.