Licensing and registration
Apply for a food handler permit
Anyone preparing or serving food for sale in Belize needs a valid food handler permit.
- Who it is for
- Food business workers and owners
- Cost
- Permit fee applies
- How long it takes
- Around 10 working days
How to do it
- Attend food safety trainingPublic health inspectors run scheduled training in each district.
- Complete a medical screeningA basic health screening is required before a permit is issued.
- Submit your applicationApply at the public health office for the district where you work.
- Display your permitPermits must be kept on the premises and renewed annually.
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Records and certificates
Register a birth
Register a new baby and get a birth certificate. Registration is required within 30 days of birth.
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Request your medical records
Ask for a copy of your own health records, or records for a child or relative you care for.
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Register a private health facility
Clinics, laboratories, pharmacies and imaging services must be registered and inspected before opening.
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