28/09/2026
An important step forward for Assistance Dog access in Singapore. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has announced that, from 1 November 2026, Mobility Assistance Dogs and Hearing Dogs will be permitted to enter retail food businesses, building on the current provisions for Seeing-Eye Dogs.
For K9Assistance, this is also an important point in our ongoing work to advance Assistance Dog access, which has included sustained engagement with Government agencies, the disability community, community partners, businesses and supporters.
Meaningful public access is about independence, dignity and participation. For this progress to be meaningful in everyday life, food establishments will need to be informed, prepared and welcoming, fellow patrons should respond with understanding and consideration, and Assistance Dog teams will continue to uphold high standards in public spaces.
We are grateful to everyone whose perspectives, expertise, engagement and support have helped advance this broader effort. There is still more work ahead, including our continuing work with LTA and other Government partners on public transport access for Assistance Dog teams.
Read more:
Official SFA Guidelines for Licensed Food Retail Premises Link:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/licence-permit/guidelines-for-licensed-food-retail-premises
Official SFA Circular on Assistance Dogs Link:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/food-retail/circular-for-assistance-dogs-in-retail-food-businesses.pdf