Allow farmers to make requests on-line for Farmers Registration Certificate.
All food businesses, i.e., all businesses that handle, prepare/manufacture, package, store or distribute food.
Farmers must complete the required form.
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- Pay the requisite fee (non-refundable);
- Inspection (in-person or virtual) of premises by a bahfsa inspector; (additional inspections will occur during the business license application process;
- Issue certificate of registration upon approval to be posted in plain view at the place of business;
- In the case of food vendors, a certificate will be granted along with a badge to be worn in clear view on their clothing during operating hours;
- All registered businesses will be posted on the bahfsa website;
- Applicant may proceed with application of a business license.
The application for the registration of a food business can be accessed online at www.bahfsa.com.
Supporting documents are listed on the food business registration form and can be accessed at www.bahfsa.com.
Upon successful completion of the application, no more than ten (10) business days is required to complete the approval process.
After successful completion of a food business application, a maximum of five (5) business days is required before the issuance of a registration certificate.
A fee of $50BAH application fee must be paid annually before a food registration certificate can be issued.
For more information please contact
For more information please contact
The Bahamas Agricultural Health & Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA)
1000 The Source River Centre
Bacardi Road
P.O. Box
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) – 604-7000
Fax. (242) -
Email: www.bahfsa@bahamas.gov.be
Website: www.bahfsa.com
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday,
Complaints Process
- All complaints can be expressed on the customer service link on the bahfsa website or send an email detailing the complaint to bahfsa@bahamas.gov.bs;
- If a customer is not satisfied with the service or has a dispute, he/she may forward complaints to the attention of the Executive Director at bahfsa@bahamas.gov.bs.
