Part ofLicences and permits

Apply for food business health permit

Prepare inspection details for restaurants, caterers, bakeries, supermarkets, food processors and street-food operators.

You can use this service if:

  • you run or are setting up an SME in Nigeria
  • food activity
  • premises address
  • staff hygiene plan

Varies by local health authority This is a renewed every year service.

Apply here — SME Center prepares the file, tracks feedback and hands off to the responsible agency on your behalf where required.

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You'll need to sign in to your SME Center account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one with WhatsApp and add CAC, tax and permit details later.

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your food premises health permit file.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your SME Center account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Check your answers and submit.
  4. An SME Center reviewer will check your file, add feedback if anything is missing and update the status until you receive a health permit file.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send WhatsApp updates when the status changes or feedback is needed.

Warning This service must be renewed every year.