Dear Sir/Madam,
The 2006 version of “One-Stop Licensing Service for Food and Beverage
Establishment Guidelines for Application” has been amended by May 2010.
For up to date information, please refer to the following attachment. Thank
you for your attention.
1. Section Two
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Point 1.3
…and they must be submitted with the signatures of the applicant and the
technicians who will bear the responsibility for any alterations of the specific
site. (Any document or plan using a chop instead of signature of the
applicant or relevant technician will not be accepted)…
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Point 1.3.1 item (2)
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All approved plans must be the copy of the relevant verified
construction plans issued by the Lands, Public Works and
Transport Bureau (DSSOPT), unless the plans that come with the
document issued by the DSSOPT stating that our bureau does not
have a filed copy of the approved plan.
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Point 1.4.1 Item (11)
The ceiling clearance of a corridor or a sanitary facility should not be less
than 2.2 metres, unless the upper or lower section of any cockloft already
exists when the premises was constructed, and in such case, the ceiling
clearance should not be less than 2 metres. Moreover, the cockloft within
the premises should be built in accordance with the stipulations of Article
119 of Chapter 3 of the General Regulations on Urban Construction
approved by the Legislative Ordinance No. 1600 dated 1963.
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Point 1.4.6.1 (additional item)
( 9 ) If the upper floor is for residential use, and the commercial and
residential parts share the same floor slabs, it is suggested the structural
part of the lift should not be connected to the floor slabs to avoid
transferring noise which may arouse complaint from the residents.
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Point 1.4.6.2 (additional item)
(7) The length of the open drain should not be less than the width of the fish
tank. The depth and width of the drain should be adequate for effective
drainage of sewage water produced while it is in use. The open drain may
come with a cover. Since the facility is mainly used for draining sewage, it
should not be fully covered. A drain gate would be a better alternative.
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Point 1.4.7 Item (3)
If a kitchen is independently built with adequate fire-proof walls and doors,
liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied fuels (kerosene or diesel oil) can be
used. In any case, the storage of liquefied petroleum gas should not
exceed 4 full or empty tanks of a total volume exceeding 120 cubic
decimetres (approximately four 13-kilogram household LPG tanks). Gas
tanks should be effectively separated from stoves. As regards the storage
volume of liquefied fuel, kerosene storage should not exceed 20 litre, while
diesel oil storage should not exceed 20 litre. Moreover, their containers
should be placed in a fenced area provided with adequate separation.”
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Point 1.4.7 Item (5)
If the storage of liquefied petroleum gas or a liquefied fuel necessary for
any food and beverage establishment exceeds the volume specified in
Point (3) of Item 1.4.7, a centralized fuel supply facility and system should
be used, and the following rules must be followed:
 The design for the separation of liquefied petroleum gas storage
should comply with the Rules and Regulations on Fire Prevention and
Safety (Decree-law No. 24/95/M dated 9th June) and the Rules and
Regulations on the Safety of Storage Facility for Single Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Container under 200 cubic metres in volume, under
Administrative Regulation No. 12/2009, a revision of Administrative
Regulation No. 28/2002.;
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The design for installing liquefied petroleum gas supply pipes should
comply with the Technical Rules and Regulations on Fuel Supply
Pipe Facility for Buildings (Administrative Regulation No. 30/2002).
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The design for installing gas stoves, if the unit power of each branch
stove exceeds 35 kilowatt and the total power of all branch stoves
exceed 70 kilowatt, should comply with the Rules and Regulations on
the Safety of Large-power Fuel Gas Equipment Installation
(Administrative Regulation No. 11/2009, a revision of Administrative
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Regulation No. 26/2002);
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The design for diesel oil storage separation should comply with the
Rules and Regulations on Fire Prevention and Safety (Decree-law No.
24/95/M dated 9th June), the Rules and Regulations on the Safety of
Combustion Product and Facility approved by Decree-law No.
19/89/M dated 20th March, and the Storage Facility and Supply
Network of Type-3 Liquefied Fuels Used Inside a Building stipulated
by the CSC.
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The design for kerosene storage separation should comply with the
Rules and Regulations on Fire Prevention and Safety (Decree-law No.
24/95/M dated 9th June), and the Rules and Regulations on the
Safety of Combustion Product and Facility approved by Decree-law
No. 19/89/M dated 20 March.
Point 1.4.9.1 (additional item)
(8) Food should be categorized and separately stored one metre above the
floor.
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Point 1.4.9.2 (additional items)
(12) As regards all wooden doors leading to the kitchen, the foot
clearance should not be more than 6 mm above the floor, and a
metal kick plate should be lined with at the lower part of the door.
(13) If the premise is built with a cockloft and the upper floor is for
residential use, and the commercial and residential parts share the
same floor slabs, it is suggested the kitchen should not be planned
on the cockloft level to avoid disturbing the neighbours.
(14) The width of a kitchen corridor should comply with the
stipulations of Article 12 (VI) of the revised Rules and Regulations
on Fire Prevention and Safety.
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Point 1.4.9.3 Item (2)
The freezer should be equipped with appropriate lighting, interior
door-opening device and alarm system.
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Point 1.4.9.6 Item (1)
Operating a food and beverage establishment is a kind of commercial
activity and the refuse thereby produced is regarded as commercial refuse.
According to the General Regulations Governing Public Places, such
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commercial refuse should be transported to Taipa Incineration Centre for
treatment and should not be disposed of inside or outside a refuse
collection point or a litterbin in public places.
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Point 1.4.9.10 (additional item)
(7) Emission standard of cooking fume
The cooking fume emitted from the premises should comply with the fume
discharge standards passed by the Administration Committee of the Civic
and Municipal Affairs Bureau as follows:
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The maximum cooking fume emission concentration allowed for a
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food and beverage establishment in Macao is 2mg/m3;
Visible cooking fume emission that lasts continuously for over two
minutes is not allowed;
In any individual hour, the accumulated duration of visible cooking
fume emission must not exceed four minutes.
Cooking fume emission of a food and beverage establishment must comply
with the above three standard requirements.
Moreover, a food and beverage establishment should also comply with any
future relevant law and standard stipulated by the Environmental Protection
Bureau.
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Point 1.4.9.12
As regards the kitchen, dining ware room and sanitary facilities, the floor
should be slightly slanted towards a drain equipped with a sturdy cover,
grating or other similar installation.
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Point 1.4.9.16
Title revised as “Hygiene pest prevent measures”
Item (2) Effective electrical pest killers must be installed in the kitchen,
other food preparation and cooking areas and the dining area, the quantity
should be adequate for the targeted area, and should be installed at least 3
metres away from the dining area.
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Point 2.1.2 Change of License Holder
1) Application Form A for One-stop Licensing Procedure of Food and
Beverage Establishments (bearing the notarized signature of the license
holder).
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2) Original and photocopy of the identity document(s) of the new license
holder.
3) Proofs of residence of the new license holder (water bill/electricity bill).
4) Notarized and valid contract of transfer of ownership/Deed of Change of
Name/declaration.
5) The latest menu with respective prices (bearing the signature of the
license holder).
6) Original license of the food and beverage establishment.
7) Fill in the declaration form provided by IACM to declare that the facilities
and equipment of the establishment shall maintain their operation in
compliance with the plan which has been approved by the relevant
department(s).
8) Valid Business Tax Declaration Form issued by the Finance Services
Bureau.
9) Supporting document(s) to prove that the establishment shall on its own
or a cleaning company is contracted to transport the produced commercial
solid waste for disposal at the Incinerator Plant located in Taipa.
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Point 2.1.3 Alteration of Name of Establishment
1) Application form for One-stop Licensing Procedure of Food and
Beverage Establishments (bearing the notarized signature of the license
holder).
2) Original and photocopy of identity document(s) of license holder.
3) The latest menu and respective prices (signed by the license holder).
4) Original license of the food and beverage establishment
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Point 2.1.4 Renewal
1) Original license of the food and beverage establishment.
2) The latest menu with respective prices (signed by the license holder).
3) For renewal, the applicants are required to submit a declaration written
by the owner or by the operator of the establishment stating that the
facilities of the premises are in compliance with the approved layout plan,
particularly in compliance with the approved fire safety layout plan.
4) Valid Business Tax Declaration Form issued by the Finance Services
Bureau.
5) Supporting document(s) to prove that the establishment shall on its own
or a cleaning company is contracted to transport the produced commercial
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solid waste for disposal at the Incinerator Plant located in Taipa.
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Point 4.1.3
When the liquefied petroleum gas used in a premises exceeds 4 full or
empty tanks of a total volume exceeding 120 cubic decimetres, or when the
diesel oil used exceeds 20 litre, or when the kerosene used exceeds 20
litre, the CSC should set up an inspection committee as required by the
relevant authority to inspect the fuel storage and distribution of the food and
beverage establishment for compliance with approved plans and fuel safety
standards.
2. Section Three
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Point 5 Title revised as “Contravention of Labour Relations
Regulation and Occupational Safety and Health Regulation.”
(1) Any food and beverage establishment with employee must comply with
Law No. 7/2008 - Macao Labour Relations Law.
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(3)All food and beverage establishments must comply with the Laws
Applicable to Occupational Noise approved by Decree-law No. 34/93/M.
(4) All food and beverage establishments must comply with the General
Regulations on the Hygiene and Safety of Commercial Premises, Offices
and Labour Workshops approved by Decree-law No. 37/89/M.
3. Section Four
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Point 1
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Directory of Relevant Laws, related to the title of Decree-law No.
37/89/M dated 22 May - originally titled “General Regulations on the
Industrial Safety and Hygiene of approved offices, establishments
and commercial premises”. Revised as General Regulations on
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the Hygiene and Safety of Commercial Premises, Offices and
Labour Workshops.
Directory of Relevant Laws to be augmented and amended as follows:
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Chief Executive Order No. 202/2006 dated 4 July –Map of coverage
of the preservation zone of the Historic Centre of Macao
Administrative Regulation No. 28/2004 -- General Regulations
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Governing Public Places
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Administrative Regulation No. 12/2009 -- Rules and Regulations on
the Safety of Storage Facility for Single Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Container under 200 cubic metres in volume
Point 2.2:
Relevant Departments – Cultural Institute
Responsibilities- Comment on all projects and construction plans affecting any
classified monument, building or cluster of buildings of architectural interest,
historic site and building within its preservation zone.
Relevant Departments – Combustibles Safety Commission
Responsibilities…
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Liquefied petroleum gas storage exceeds 4 full or empty tanks of a total
volume exceeding 120 cubic decimetres and its gas supply network (in
accordance with Administrative Regulation No. 30/2002 and
Administrative Regulation No. 12/2009, a revision of Administrative
Regulation No. 28/2002);
The unit power of each branch stove in a kitchen exceeds 35 kilowatt and
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and the total power of all branch stoves exceed 70 kilowatt (in accordance
with Administrative Regulation No. 11/2009, a revision of Administrative
Regulation No. 26/2002);
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Annex 4 Specimens of Relevant Drawings
All changes to the plan should be made in accordance with Clauses 5 and 6 of
Article 27 of Decree-law No. 79/85/M dated 21 August.
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