A siu mei and lo mei shop licence allows only the retail sale of siu mei (roast meats) and lo mei (marinated meats), and the handling and heating of that food; the food must come from a licensed food factory or another lawful source. Holding this licence does not allow making siu mei or lo mei.
Cha chaan tengs, roast meat shops, fast food shops, supermarkets and Chinese restaurants mostly buy the food in, and need only this licence to sell it. Making it yourself needs a separate food factory licence.
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Government fees: siu mei and lo mei shop
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| Licence | New or renewal / year |
|---|---|
| Full siu mei and lo mei shop licence | 2,790 |
All amounts in Hong Kong dollars. This is the government licence fee set by FEHD, charged separately from our service fee.
Shop requirements
- The business area must be at least 3.2 sq m, and at least 1.2 m wide.
- The display case must be dust-proof and fly-proof.
- The display case must be at least 0.72 sq m (1.2 m wide and 600 mm deep).
Special requirements
- Sharing a shop with another business: where the siu mei and lo mei shop takes up only part of a shop (for example alongside fresh provisions or fruit and vegetables), a floor-to-ceiling wall must separate it to prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food; the siu mei part must also meet every licensing condition.
- Source of food: the siu mei and lo mei sold must come from a licensed food factory or a supplier approved by the licensing authority, and one or more relevant certificates must be kept for inspection.
Siu mei and lo mei shop licence FAQ
Can a licensed shop make its own siu mei and lo mei?
How do I apply to make and sell siu mei and lo mei myself?
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