Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of baking at home, with many people taking up baking as a hobby or even turning it into a company. Many people are still unsure as to whether home baking is permitted in Singapore.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) states that all food sold in Singapore must adhere to strict safety and hygienic guidelines. Both commercial and home-based food enterprises must adhere to this. Home bakers should make sure that the food they sell or give away conforms with these guidelines because of this.
You cannot operate a business in Singapore without first registering, is the response. Every firm, even those operated from home, needs to register with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and secure the required licenses and permissions. For companies that sell food, this also includes a license for a food shop.
You must also adhere to the SFA’s rules for selling food online if you intend to do so. This includes making sure the food is delivered promptly and safely, as well as that it is packaged and labeled correctly.
How do bakeries generate a profit then? Bakeries often turn a profit by marking up the prices of their goods. This indicates that their product prices are higher than what it costs to make them. The cost of running a bakery also includes expenses for rent, utilities, and equipment, all of which need to be taken into account when determining prices.
There are a few things to think about if you want to sell cupcakes online. You must first register your business and secure the required licenses and permissions. Additionally, you must make sure that your kitchen and its accessories adhere to SFA’s safety and hygienic requirements. Additionally, you might want to think about competitively pricing your cupcakes and promoting them online or through social media.
Finally, as long as the food sold complies with SFA safety and hygiene regulations, home baking is legal in Singapore. All enterprises, even those operated from home, must register and acquire the proper licenses and permits. The SFA’s requirements for selling food online must be followed if you intend to do so. While home-based bakers may need to price their goods competitively and market them well, bakeries generate money by selling their goods at a markup.