Food premises registration

Where this applies

This record is scoped to Malaysia. Scope is part of the claim: a rule that binds one part of a country does not bind the whole of it, and this library states the scope its sources state.

Instrument

Regulation 3, Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 (Peraturan-Peraturan Kebersihan Makanan 2009)

Who it binds

Owners of food premises

What it requires

Food premises owners must register through the Ministry of Health's FoSIM online system; registration is valid for 3 years and must be renewed at expiry, across four categories (P1 manufacturing, P2 catering, P3 restaurant/retail, P4 mobile food vendors). Operating unregistered carries, per the regulation as quoted on the Ministry's own page, a fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.

Related records and requirements

• Food business registration (United Kingdom) — A food business in England, Wales or Scotland — including home-based, mobile and online traders — must register with its local authority at least 28 days before opening; registration is free and cannot be refused.
• Food business registration (Ireland) — A food business in Ireland must register with the relevant registering authority (HSE, DAFM or SFPA) before starting operations, even from home.
• Food business registration (Türkiye) — A food business operator in Türkiye outside the scope requiring approval must hold a Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
• Food business framework (LFGB) (Germany) — EU Regulation 852/2004 Art. 6(2) requires registering a food business with the competent district food-safety authority in Germany.
• Food business registration or approval (Norway) — A food business in Norway generally registers with Mattilsynet before starting, implementing EU Regulation 852/2004 Art. 6(2) via the EEA Agreement.
• Food business operating permit or notification (Switzerland) — A food business in Switzerland that does not handle animal-origin food need only notify (melden) its cantonal enforcement authority.
• Food business registration (Taiwan) — A food business in a category and scale designated by public announcement in Taiwan may commence operations only after applying for registration with the competent authority.
• Food business notification (NSW) (Australia) — Every food business in New South Wales must notify its local council, or the NSW Food Authority for higher-risk sectors, before beginning to trade.
• Food premises registration (Victoria) (Australia) — Every business selling food or drink in Victoria must register with its local council before trading, with the lowest-risk Class 4 needing only a free notification.
• Food business licence or notification (Japan) — A food business outside the 32 sector types named in Japan's Food Sanitation Act Enforcement Order must instead give prior notification to the prefectural governor.