Do you want to be food entrepreneur in Vancouver, British Columbia?
Licensing is one of the first few challenge that you have to get through. We like to share some tips and tricks to navigate through the licensing processes. This applies to food manufacturer, cafe or restaurant, food trucks etc. First, check the city’s requirement for licensing here. It is important to determine where your business actually would be because the city of Vancouver have a zoning system for manufacturing, businesses, housing, etc. You want to make sure that you are starting a business at the right location. Tips #1: Give the city of Vancouver a call to check if your business can be registered at the location -you may be put on hold for the call but they are very friendly. Tips #2 : if you would like to lease your business space, make sure that you can operate your business before signing the lease. Next, checkout the type of business license that you would like to apply for and checkout the additional commercial business permit that you may need. These may include but not limited to
What is food safety and sanitation plan? The food safety and sanitation plan can be summarized as a plan that you develop to ensure that the food that you produce is safe for public health and meet sanitary requirements. VCH provide a guidance template with the information that they will need to approve the plan. Looking for more guidance of developing your food safety and sanitation plan? SFPM Consulting helps food start up to build food brand through strong food safety program. We offers free complementary call to discuss your food ideas. |
AuthorFelicia Loo, CFS is a Certified Food Scientist and qualified SQF Practitioner. She has worked with numerous food businesses to develop customized and improved food safety programs. She has worked with different food safety and regulatory schemes such as SQF, ISO 22000, Primus GFS, Organic, Kosher and Health Canada (Natural Health Product). Categories
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