A valid licence is required to operate a food premises or to prepare and/or serve food to the public at any location in PEI. The licence expires each year on March 31st, except class 4 licenses, which do not expire. Apply for a Licence to Operate a Food Premises. Environmental...
The primary goal of the Food Premises Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent cases of food poisoning through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Detailed inspections of all food premises in the province (approximately 1,450 premises) are...
Special events include exhibitions, fairs, community festivals, seasonal holiday events, or similar events. Depending on the types of food being served at a special event, a food license may be required. All food service at special events must follow the Guidelines for Food...
Food Safety Training is critical for public safety and protection. The license holder for any food premises in PEI is required to have successfully completed an approved food safety training program. Food handlers completing food safety training must update their certification...
Home food production is the production of food by an individual in their personal home kitchen. As of October 17, 2024, you can produce low risk food items for sale at farmers' markets and/or special events, in your home kitchen without requiring a food premises license and...
A recreational camp is a camp for recreational, educational, social, cultural or religious activities that consists of one or more cabins, buildings or structures established or maintained as living quarters for temporary occupancy of 3 or more days, with or without charge, and...
A Guide for Consumers and Farmers Can I purchase (raw) unpasteurized milk directly from farmers? No. The PEI Public Health Act has strict rules on the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products from cows, goats, sheep, or other species prescribed in the regulations. Individuals...
Workplace and Trade Services Access PEI Site Availability Culvert Fees Montague and Souris in-person and mail-in Mechanic License Fee (New and Renewal) all sites in-person Tourism PEI Payments all sites in-person Application to Operate a Food Service or Licensed Premise all sites...