Food Establishment Licence

Description

A Food Establishment Licence may be issued to any premises that is involved with the sale, production, manufacturing, preparation, storage and/or distribution of food subject to compliance with all pertinent legislation. This licence must be renewed annually and cannot be transferred.

Requirements

  1. Completed Food and/or Tobacco Licence Application (PDF: 273 KB)
  2. Floor plan of the proposed premises indicating locations of equipment, rooms and sanitary facilities.
  3. Municipal approval, if applicable.
  4. Fee (see below).

Legislation

Statutes Regulations
Food and Drug Act Food Premises Regulations
Smoke-Free Environment Act Smoke-free Environment Regulations

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's legislation page for information on obtaining official copies of legislation.

Fees

No fee required for a Food Establishment Licence.

Applications and Publications

Name
Application for Food and/or Tobacco Licence (PDF: 273 KB)
Standard Health Guidelines for Food Vending Machines (PDF)
Standard Health Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments (PDF)
Standard Health Guidelines for Not For Profit Organizations (PDF)
Standard Health Guidelines for Home Based Food Preparation Industry (PDF)
Food Safety Tips for the Kitchen (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Tips for Eggs (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Tips for Using Food Thermometers (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Tips for Barbecuing (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Tips for Bagged and Boxed Lunches (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Tips for Picnicking / Hiking and Camping (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Allergy Alerts and Food Recalls (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Food Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility (PDF)
Food Safety at Home (PDF)
Fight Bac Focus On ...Chill (PDF)
Fight Bac Focus On ...Clean (PDF)
Fight Bac Focus On ...Cook (PDF)
Fight Bac Focus On ...Separate (PDF)
Food Safety Facts For Holidays (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Canada's Food Guide
Using The Food Guide
Unpasteurized Fruit Juice/Cider (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)
Safe Food Storage (Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fact Sheet)

Printed copies of applications and publications are available at the Government Service Centre Division's regional and area offices.

Contact

Contact Location Telephone
Manager of Operations St. John's (709) 729-2008
Manager of Operations Harbour Grace (709) 945-3107
Manager of Operations Clarenville (709) 466-4060
Manager of Operations Gander (709) 256-1428
Manager of Operations Grand Falls-Windsor (709) 292-4347
Manager of Operations Corner Brook (709) 637-2446
Environmental Health Officer Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-5428

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's locations page for additional contact information.

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