Food handlers permit to move from annual renewal to every two years

October 8, 2026

The National Food Handlers Permit Programme will be modernised to move from annual renewal, to every 2 years.

This follows Cabinet’s approval of amendments to the Public Health Act, the public health food handling regulations and the public health tourist establishment regulations.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update during a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday.

Dr. Tufton said the change is intended to improve efficiency and service delivery while strengthening the capacity of public health teams to focus on compliance and enforcement.

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Dr. Tufton added that persons will now be able to pay for their permit online.

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