A business on premises that processes milk, makes reconstituted milk or milk drinks, or bottles milk must hold a milk factory licence. Those applying for this licence on its own are usually dairy processing plants.
A restaurant holding a restaurant licence that only provides processed milk, reconstituted milk or milk drinks in the restaurant does not need a separate milk factory licence.
WS ICON LIMITED · Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC008771 · Updated October 2026
Government fees: milk factory
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| Floor area | New or renewal / year |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 m² | 3,740 |
| Over 100, up to 150 m² | 4,690 |
| Over 150, up to 200 m² | 6,580 |
| Over 200, up to 250 m² | 8,450 |
| Over 250, up to 1,000 m² | 10,290–35,670 |
| Over 1,000 m² | 56,330–187,640 |
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.
Limits on running a milk factory
- A toilet is required, and it must not open onto the area for processing milk or washing utensils.
- Suitable equipment and facilities must be provided for cleaning and disinfecting every vessel, container and utensil that may touch milk (heating machines included).
- A milk heating machine or heater of a type approved by the licensing authority must be installed.
- A mechanical device for capping milk containers is required.
Shop requirements
- The inner walls of the milk processing area finished with smooth, non-absorbent material or tiles to a height of at least two metres.
- The floor of the same area covered with smooth, light-coloured, non-absorbent material.
Approved building types
- Shopping malls
- Shops for restaurant use in housing estates
- Non-industrial commercial buildings and commercial-residential buildings
Milk factory licence FAQ
How do I apply to resell dairy products in my shop?
Is it the same for serving bottled milk to customers?
What counts as running a milk factory business?
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