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.

1. 1. Pay the requisite fee (non-refundable);
   2. Inspection (in-person or virtual) of premises by a bahfsa inspector; (additional inspections will occur during the business license application process;
   3. Issue certificate of registration upon approval to be posted in plain view at the place of business;
   4. 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;
   5. All registered businesses will be posted on the bahfsa website;
   6. 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.

A fee of $50BAH application fee must be paid annually before a food registration certificate can be issued.

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

1. 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;
2. 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.