Allowing Pets in Outdoor Dining Areas of Food Establishments beyond Licensed Pet Cafes

12 Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Ministry will consider allowing pets in outdoor dining areas of food establishments apart from licensed pet cafes.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations, food establishments are required to obtain a pet café licence from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) if they wish to permit pets into their premises, including outdoor dining areas. This is to ensure that additional food hygiene practices required to maintain food safety are adhered to.