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How to Get Fraser Health Approval for a Food Business

Learn the typical steps to discuss with Fraser Health before launching a food operation.

Food Safety & Licensing · BC Food Business Guide

Learn the typical steps to discuss with Fraser Health before launching a food operation. Use this checklist as a starting point, and verify current requirements with the appropriate authorities.

What to do before you launch

  1. 1Identify the food products you will make and where they will be prepared, stored and sold.
  2. 2Contact Fraser Health to confirm whether your business needs a health operating permit or other approval and what documentation applies.
  3. 3Prepare your proposed menu, process flow, food safety and sanitation plans, and kitchen information as requested.
  4. 4Confirm any FOODSAFE or other training requirements for your operation and staff.
  5. 5Arrange required reviews or inspections and wait for the applicable approval before operating.

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