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Who can apply for FTTRP?
The FTTRP is open to all HoReCa businesses i.e. hotels, restaurants and caterers. Other food establishments like canteens and bars that meet the eligibility requirements can also apply.
What are the recognition tiers that businesses can apply for?
There are three recognition tiers for businesses to aspire towards, based on the number of categories of produce they are sourcing locally.
Base Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in one food category.
Mid Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in two food categories.
Highest Tier
HoReCa businesses that procure at least 15% of local produce in three or more food categories.
The current categories of local produce are:
- Hen Shell Eggs
- Leafy Vegetables
- Beansprouts
- Fish
- Mushrooms
- Quail Eggs
Businesses that achieve the Basic Tier are encouraged to progress to the Mid or Highest Tier over time.
Why be recognised under the FTTRP?
There are visibility and publicity benefits for recognised HoReCa businesses. Through the efforts of SFA and the programme partners, benefits that businesses have received include:
- Listing on SFA’s public registry of HoReCa businesses that are recognised under the FTTRP
- Exposure on websites and social media platforms by SFA and the programme partners
- Being featured in stories about the FTTRP when suitable
- Participation in consumer campaigns related to the FTTRP
- Publicity in other advertisements and advertorial platforms
List of businesses recognised under the FTTRP
To see a list of all businesses recognised under this programme, visit Enjoy Local Produce While Dining Out.
How to apply for the FTTRP?
Step 1: Ensure you are eligible
To apply, you should be an existing HoReCa business i.e. a hotel, restaurant or caterer with a valid UEN issued by ACRA.
The establishment or outlet that is seeking the award must hold one of the following valid SFA licences:
For businesses with a parent company, the parent company can apply when the ingredients are centrally procured. Parent companies that attain the recognition can display the FTTRP logo at their outlets where appropriate.
Step 2: Ensure you can meet the requirements
VariesYou must continually procure and be able to show i.e. through invoices, that at least 15% of your ingredients are from local farms or food aggregators in the following categories:
- Hen Shell Eggs
- Leafy Vegetables
- Beansprouts
- Fish
- Mushrooms
- Quail Eggs
The formula to calculate the percentage of local ingredients is shown below.
Requirements for invoices
- You must be able to submit at least 1 month’s worth of invoices with a summary sheet. The date on all invoices must be within 6 months of the date of application.
- Local produce: Invoices must contain names and locations of the local farm.
- Imported produce: Invoices must contain names of importers and countries of origin of the produce.
- Invoices that list the procurement values in denominations other than SGD: SFA will use the FX rate at the time of application to calculate the percentage criteria.
Check out the FAQs to learn more about the requirements.
Step 3: Ensure you agree to the terms
The FTTRP logo is awarded on an application basis and each application is valid for 2 years. During the 2-year period, you may be subject to random audits by SFA. SFA conducts random audits to ensure that businesses are using the logo legitimately.
You must also agree to submit draft artwork/materials bearing the logo to SFA for approval before actual printing, production and use.
Step 4: Prepare your submission and submit
VariesDownload and complete the following documents:
Gather the required invoices and name each individual invoice in this format: Invoice Number_YYYYMMDD. Zip up all your invoices into a single file.
Combine the following into a single zip file
- Completed FTTRP Application Form
- Completed Summary of Procurement Excel Sheet
- Zip file with all the required invoices properly labelled
Submit the documents here. There are no application or processing fees.
Check out the FAQs for tips on preparing your submission.
Step 5: SFA reviews your application
6 weeksAssuming the application is complete, SFA will take about 6 weeks to process your application. During this time, SFA may contact you to clarify the information submitted.
Step 6: Receive recognition
1 monthOnce SFA is satisfied that you have met the requirements, your application will be approved. You will be notified via email.
Your business will be listed on SFA’s website within 1 month as one of the HoReCa businesses that have been awarded under the FTTRP.
The FTTRP logo is valid for use for 2 years. This applies to all tiers. If you wish to continue using it after the validity ends, you will need to submit a fresh application.
Step 7: Submit artwork for approval
3 daysWhenever you want to use the FTTRP logo, submit your draft artwork/materials bearing the logo to SFA for approval before actual printing, production or use.
You can submit your artwork to the SFA officer who worked with you on your application. SFA Will take about 3 days to assess the artwork.
