A shop selling fresh, chilled or frozen beef, mutton, pork, reptiles, fish or poultry must hold a fresh provision shop licence.
The licence covers buying stock in and selling it on, as retail only. Frozen meat that is repackaged or processed before sale counts as further processing and needs a food factory licence instead.
WS ICON LIMITED · Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC008771 · Updated October 2026
Government fees: fresh provision shop
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| Number of specified food classes sold | New or renewal / year |
|---|---|
| 1 class | 3,600 |
| 2 classes | 7,200 |
| 3 classes | 10,800 |
| 4 classes or more | 14,400 |
All amounts in Hong Kong dollars. These are the government licence fees set by FEHD. The specified foods fall into six classes: beef, mutton, pork, reptiles (including live reptiles), fish (including live fish) and poultry (including live poultry). Government fees are charged separately from our service fee.
Shop requirements
- A smooth, tightly jointed hardwood bench, or a smooth hardwood chopping block, for cutting fresh meat.
- A thermometer in every cold store.
- One or more grease traps between the water traps and the drainage main.
Special requirements
- A refrigerator of suitable capacity in good working order for storing fresh meat.
Approved building types
- Shopping malls
- Shops for restaurant use in housing estates
- Non-industrial commercial buildings and commercial-residential buildings
Fresh provision shop licence FAQ
Does selling fresh meat need this licence?
If frozen meat is repackaged before sale, is it still this licence?
What if the meat is cooked, cut or processed before sale?
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