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Update, Renew, Cancel Licence / Registration for Food Manufacturing & Storage

Operators of coldstores, food processing establishments, slaughterhouses and food storage warehouses are responsible for renewing, updating, and cancelling their licences.

 

Renew your licence for Food Processing Establishment, Coldstore or Slaughterhouse

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Renewing your licence for Food Processing Establishment, Coldstore or Slaughterhouse

Licences are valid for 1 year. You must renew your licence before the expiry date. 

Who can renew the licence?

The authorised person of the company holding the licence can use SingPass or CorpPass to renew the licence via the GoBusiness portal.

When do I renew?

Operators will receive an email notification for licence renewal 2 months before the licence expiry date. 

All licences will be renewed unless you cancel the licence via the GoBusiness portal. It will also be cancelled if you fail to make payment before the licence expiry date. If you wish to cancel your licence, see cancel your licence/registration.

How much does it cost to renew?

The licence renewal fees are listed in the table below.

Type of annual licenceLicence Renewal Fee
Licence to Operate a Coldstore for storage of meat & seafood products$260

Licence to Operate a Food Processing Establishment

  1. Meat & fish processing establishment
  2. Other processed food establishment
    a) Below 200 m2 (small)
    b) 200 to 750 m2 (medium)
    c) Above 750 m2 (large)

 

  1. $260

  2. a) $180 (small)
    b) $360 (medium)
    c) $600 (large)
Licence to Operate a Meat or Fish Food Processing where meat or fish products in containers are hermetically sealed and thereafter preserved by subjection to heat treatment$840 
Licence to Operate a Slaughterhouse for poultry$1,000
Licence to Operate a Slaughterhouse for livestock$1,575

How do I make payment?

You must make payment before the licence expiry date. You can pay through GIRO, the GoBusiness portal, or AXS. For more details on payments, see Payments.

To make payment via GIRO, you must have an existing GIRO arrangement with SFA. The renewal fees will be deducted about 21 days before the licence expiry. Ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account.

Your licence will be renewed when you have successfully made the payment.

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You must renew your licence before the expiry date. You will not be able to renew the licence on or after the date of expiry and must cease operations immediately. You must submit a new application and obtain a new licence before you can resume operations.

How do I get a copy of my licence?

Once your licence is successfully renewed, log into the GoBusiness portal to retrieve the QR code from the licence certificate.

Scan the QR code to view the details of your licence, such as the licence validity period.

How long will it take for my licence details to be updated?

It will take up to 5 working days for the new validity period and expiry date to be reflected on the Track Records for Licensed Food Establishments database.

Renew your registration for Food Storage Warehouse

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Renew your registration for Food Storage Warehouse


Registrations are valid for 1 year, and will be renewed yearly before the registration expiry date.

When do I renew?

You will receive an email notification for renewal 2 months before the expiry date via the GoBusiness Portal. If you wish to cancel your registration, see cancel your licence/registration.

How do I renew?

Warehouse registrations are renewed yearly at no charge.

How do I get a copy of my registration?

Log into the GoBusiness portal to view a copy of your warehouse registration bearing the new expiry date. 

Updating your licence/registration

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Updating your licence/registration

Licensees are required to update their contact details, such as their mailing address, email, and contact numbers whenever there are changes. 

This will enable you to receive reminders for licence renewals, and receive important circulars and announcements that may have an impact on your operations.
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You must submit a new application if there is a change in your UEN or location of your licensed premise

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You must obtain SFA’s approval before you make any changes to your trade activities or to the layout of your premises. Please refer to Responsibilities of Food Establishment Operators for more information.

Who can update the licence?

The authorised person of the company holding the licence can update the licence using CorpPass or SingPass.

How much does it cost to update my licence?

There are no fees or costs to update your licence.

How do I update my licence?

Log into the GoBusiness portal and update your licence.

How long does it take to update details within my licence?

It takes approximately 3-5 minutes to log into the GoBusiness portal and update the contact details of your licence. Once you submit successfully, your contact details will be updated in the system.

Cancel your licence/registration

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Cancel your licence/registration


You should cancel your licence/registration if you are no longer operating your Coldstore, Food Processing Establishment, Slaughterhouse or Food Storage Warehouse.

You should also cancel your licence if you have sold your business, as licences are not transferable. The new owner must apply for a new licence.
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You must cancel your licence if you have ceased operations, as licensees are responsible for all activities taking place at the licensed premises until the licence is officially cancelled.

Licences will continue to be renewed until they are officially cancelled, and there will be no refund of the renewal licence fees paid through GIRO arrangements.

Who can cancel the licence?

The authorised person of the company holding the licence can cancel the licence via the GoBusiness Portal.

How much does it cost to cancel my licence?

There are no fees or costs to cancel your licence.

How do I cancel my licence?

Allocate 10-20 minutes to follow the steps below:

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1Visit the GoBusiness portal.
2Log in using CorpPass or SingPass.
3Click on the Licences tab.
4Click on Active and select the licence to cancel.
5Click Cancel from drop-down menu.

Those on GIRO payment arrangements with SFA should also terminate the arrangement with their banks.

 

For more information
If you encounter difficulties renewing your licence using the GoBusiness portal, please contact the GoBusiness helpdesk.

Last Updated 19 Oct 2024


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