| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | SFA |
| Applicant access | Individuals with Singpass; UEN-registered businesses with Corppass; Authorised individual filers; Authorised business filers |
| Processing estimate | 7 working days if application is complete and in order. |
| Validity | One year. |
Scope and eligibility
A supermarket selling or preparing raw food needs SFA licensing. Obtain IPA before renovation. SFA-licensed supermarkets above 200 m² must also assess the BCRS return-point requirement introduced from 1 April 2026.
Application steps
- Submit the complete application and scaled equipment/layout plan
- renovate after IPA
- complete the virtual-inspection or photo route specified in the IPA
- satisfy outstanding documents and pay within 28 days. Book virtual inspections at least five working days ahead.
Documents to prepare
- URA/HDB use approval
- scaled layout
- tenancy or consent and applicable stamp-duty evidence
- pest-control contract
- cleaning schedule
- food-handler training and additional documents.
Attachment filenames must be no longer than 130 characters and use letters, digits, underscores or hyphens. Spaces are converted to underscores. Check the accepted file formats and size for each upload field in the official application.
Fees and validity
| Fee item | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Below 200 m² | S$250 |
| Above 200 m² | S$500 |
One year.
Important details and examples
The directory's fee rows do not explicitly classify exactly 200 m²; confirm the boundary with SFA. Initial complete-document assessment is estimated at seven working days. GIRO applicants commence after the approval email; other applicants pay first.