The Food Handler's Permit project undertaken through funding from the National Health Fund, will modify the current system by replacing the paper cards with PVC 'ID Style' Cards. As some of the processes involved in delivering this service will be automated, the new system will offer benefits of greater efficiency, more durable card for clients, and reduced turnaround time.
All persons currently working in or planning to work in a food handling establishment, regardless of their position, need a valid food handler's permit. This means persons such as: butchers, cashiers, chefs managers or merchandisers production line staff or proprietors waiters, fruit or fish vendors. Once your work involves handling food, you need a valid food handler's permit.
Please note: Students of the above mentioned skill categories and students in catering schools and hospitality programmes, also need a VALID Food Handlers' Permit.
Students who are required to handle food as part of their course of study need to obtain food handlers' permits. These include students in catering schools, hospitality programmes and all other areas where preparation and handling of food is required.
A student food handler's permit is valid for the duration of their course of study. Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The fee is $300. Applicants are required to bring any one of the following forms of identification – a passport, driver's license, National ID.
A food handler's permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, and must be renewed every year. Permit renewal follows the same procedure as the initial application. The renewal fee is $500.
Your food handler's permit is your passport for working in the food trade. It cannot be given to another person to use or to be renewed. It should be kept safe and available for inspection.
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