A business making frozen confections, including selling ice cream, must hold a frozen confection factory licence.
All equipment connected with the ice cream machine must hold qualifying certificates and be submitted to FEHD for approval. Before buying a machine, confirm that its model has already been approved by FEHD; a model that does not meet the specification means waiting for a new machine to be approved, which delays opening.
WS ICON LIMITED · Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC008771 · Updated October 2026
Government fees: frozen confection factory
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| Floor area | New or renewal / year |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 m² | 3,740 |
| Over 100, up to 250 m² | 4,690–8,450 |
| Over 250 m² | 10,290–187,640 |
All amounts in Hong Kong dollars. These are the government licence fees set by FEHD; each range spans several floor-area bands, and the actual fee follows the band of the premises' floor area. Government fees are charged separately from our service fee.
Shop requirements
- A steriliser of at least 23 litres for cleaning and disinfecting all utensils and the parts of machines in contact with frozen confections.
- The inner walls of the production area finished with smooth, non-absorbent material or tiles to a height of at least two metres.
- The floor of the production area covered with smooth, light-coloured, non-absorbent material.
Special requirements
- A machine or device approved by the licensing authority for heat-treating frozen confections.
- Containers for soft ice cream mix of a design approved by the licensing authority, marked with the manufacturer’s name, the manufacturer’s address and the date the mix was made.
Approved building types
- Shopping malls
- Shops for restaurant use in housing estates
- Non-industrial commercial buildings and commercial-residential buildings
Frozen confection factory licence FAQ
What is needed to sell soft-serve ice cream in part of a restaurant?
What should I check before buying an ice cream machine?
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