Opening or renovating a business
Before opening certain types of businesses in Niagara, you must consult with Public Health. We can help you meet regulatory requirements before you open, saving you time and money.
Free consultation service
Required before opening or renovating
Covers licensing, standards and inspections
Who needs to consult with Public Health
The following types of businesses must consult with Niagara Region Public Health before opening or renovating.
Child care
Licensed child care centres and home child care
Food and beverage
Restaurants, bars, cafés and other food premises
International agricultural workers
Seasonal worker housing and facilities
Personal service settings
Hair salons, aesthetics, barbershops, tattoo studios, piercing
Pools and spas
Public pools, hot tubs and spas
Small drinking water systems
Non-municipal water supplies serving the public
Recreational camps
Public Health inspectors inspect all recreational camps in Niagara for food safety, safe drinking water, recreational water, infection control practices and sanitation. Complete an application to open or reopen a recreational camp.
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