Provincial Requirements and Standards: Special Events and Public Markets + Temporary Food and Home-Based Food Industry

Public Service Announcement

Provincial Requirements and Standards:

Special Events and Public Markets + Temporary Food and Home-Based Food Industry

Release Date: August 4, 2026

The Department of Government Services has asked the Town of Happy Valley – Goose Bay to remind licensed food establishments or individuals who want to participate in special events and public markets within our municipality, including temporary food and home-based food industry vendors, that they must adhere to the provincial requirements and standards for food preparation and obtain the appropriate food license from Service NL.

See the list of documents below for your attention:

✅ Special Events Organizer Package

✅ Standard Health Guidelines – Home-Based Food Preparation Industry

✅ Public Market Guidelines For Organized Markets Operating in Newfoundland & Labrador

✅ Temporary Food Establishment Application Form

Additionally, the applicable approval and/or permit from the Town is required. Please contact muntech@townhvgb.com or 709-896-2437.

The Town would like to thank the public for their cooperation and attention to this matter.