WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1

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Who must attain WSQ FSC Level 1 certification?

All Food Handlers, whether working in retail or non-retail food establishments licensed by SFA, must attain WSQ FSC Level 1. Training and certification are provided by approved training providers.

Retail food establishments include hawker stalls, food stalls at canteens, and restaurants. Non-retail food establishments include food manufacturers and food processing plants.

A Food Handler is defined as any person who handles and prepares food and beverages within food establishments licensed by SFA. To learn more about Food Handlers, see Requirements for Food Handlers.

SFA, together with SSG, has harmonised the training curriculum and assessment for both retail and non-retail food businesses, in aligning them with the refreshed SSG Skills Framework (SFw) for Food Services.

Retraining	Compliance
1^stretraining	Within 5 years from the date of initially passing the WSQ FSC Level 1
2^nd and subsequent retrainings	Within 10 years from the date of passing the previous retraining

Training Option	Duration
WSQ FSC Level 1 (FSC L1)	6 hours of training + 1.5-hour assessment
WSQ FSC L1 (Refresher)	3 hours of training + 1.5-hour assessment
WSQ FSC L1 (Assessment Only Pathway) for participants to undergo the assessment without attending training	1.5-hour assessment
WSQ FSC Level 2 (FSC L2)	6 hours of training + 1.5-hour assessment

WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1

Who must attain WSQ FSC Level 1 certification?

Singapore Food Agency

Is it a one-time certification?

What if the validity of my Food Handler’s WSQ FSC Level 1 certification has passed?

What are the training options available?

Who provides the training and certification?

How much does training and certification cost?

Are previously attained food safety certifications recognised?

Last Updated 27 April 2026