Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



223c99d9-f341-416a-b0c9-4d282017e32d 384427 Γνωστοποίηση Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Καταστήματος Υγειονομικού Ενδιαφέροντος Λιανικής Διαθ.Τροφίμων και Ποτών (Κατηγορία ΙΙΙ)

At a glance

Points of service

Municipalities

Number of required documents

6 to 12 + (
1
)

Fees

Variable

Estimated Time (digitally)

2 hours

Description

The interested party (natural or legal person) notifies – electronically - the competent authority for the establishment and commencement of operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure


Provided to

Related links


Last update

13/04/2025

Application

Application Type

Notification/Announcement

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Notification of operation commencement.


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        NACE

        • 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
        • 47.19 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
        • 47.21 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
        • 47.22 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
        • 47.23 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
        • 47.24 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
        • 47.25 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
        • 47.29 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores

        Output & Results

        Output

        Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Notification/Announcement

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital)

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1

              ,


            • 1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)
              • For company establishment see the link below

              No No

            • 2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password

              No No

            • 3 Administrative The attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 must be available (acquired beforehand).


              No No

            • 4 Building Compliance with building conditions and obligations arising from the legal framework in force


              No No

            • 5 Technical Traffic connection (if required).


              No No

            • 6 Technical Μeasures for active fire protection must be in taken, according to the relevant risk category. Category A – Low Risk This includes: i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) less than or equal to 150 persons that do not use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs; ii) shops (food retail or service shops) with an area of less than or equal to 1,000 square meters. iii) Funeral homes Operators of activities belonging to category A and housed in existing buildings (building permit before 02/1989), are exempted from the obligation to prepare an active fire protection study - floor plans and a summary study of LPG storage. Exceptions are made in cases where it is impossible to comply with the terms of the provisions and deviations are requested. In new buildings (building permit after 02/1989) the obligation to prepare and submit a passive and/or active fire protection study where required is still in force, in accordance with the provisions of article 15 of the PD 71/1988 (GG 32A) as in force. Category A operators are exempted from the obligation to obtain an (active) fire protection certificate, but must comply with and maintain the fire protection measures and means required by current legislation, which will be reflected in floor plans that are part of the file to be kept in the holding. Category B - Medium Risk This includes: i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) of more than 150 persons as well as public gathering places regardless of capacity that use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs and ii) stores (food retailers or service stores) of over 1.000 square meters as well as stores, independently of their area, that store LPG cylinders over 200 kg. In category B, the operators must, within fifty (50) days from the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to be provided by the relevant Fire Service with an (active) fire protection certificate, which will be kept in the business file. Category C - High Risk This includes: Theatres and cinemas. In category C, the operators must, before the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to have been provided by the relevant Fire Service with a certificate of (active) fire protection which will be kept in the installation file.


              No No

            • 7 Health Appointment of a sanitary manager responsible for the sanitary conditions of the store.


              No No

            • 8 Technical If music and musical instruments are used outdoors, assurance of the noise level.


              No No

            • 9 Administrative If music is played beyond the hours laid out in the existing legal framework, a relevant license shall be issued.


              No No

            • 10 Administrative If a common area is used, issue of a relevant licence is required.


              No No

            • 11 Administrative If the store is situated at a cultural monument, a relevant permit is required.


              No No

            • 12 Administrative If natural gas is used, a relevant licence is required.


              No No

            • 13 Health All sanitary requirements must be met, as provided in MD 47829/2017 (GG 2161/B).


              No No

            • 14 Tax No overdue debts to the Municipality. Exceptions are the cases of pending litigation and the settlement of any debts.


              No No

            • 1 Administrative fee: €75 - 375 75 € - 375 €

              Cost Calculation Quantitative

              Method of Payment Bank cashier

              Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

              No

            • 1 Attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 Certification

              Attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 2 Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

              Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop.

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 5768

            • 3 Attestation by an engineer that the building conditions and obligations of the institutional framework in force are met, the conditions of the main use area, that the space is suitable for the specific use according to the Construction and Building Regulations, that the requirements of the Fire Protection Regulation are met, as well as those of the urban planning provisions in force. Certificate

              Attestation by an engineer that the building conditions and obligations of the institutional framework in force are met, the conditions of the main use area, that the space is suitable for the specific use according to the Construction and Building Regulations, that the requirements of the Fire Protection Regulation are met, as well as those of the urban planning provisions in force.

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Notes: The engineer’s Attestation shall state in detail the data documenting the legality of the shop.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • 4 Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition). Βuilding permit

              Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition).

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2243

            • 5 Attestation from the authority responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been fully completed in accordance to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required). Certificate

              Attestation from the authority responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been fully completed in accordance to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required).

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Technical

              No 9703

            • 6 Certificate of active protection from fire (if required). Certificate of Active Fire Protection

              Certificate of active protection from fire (if required).

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/adeiodoteseis-kai-summorphose/egkriseis-kai-pistopoietika-energetikes-puroprostasias-e-adeies

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Certificate of (Active) Fire Protection

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Technical

              No 3804

            • 7 Solemn declaration of the sanitary store manager stating that he/she accepts his/her appointment. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn declaration of the sanitary store manager stating that he/she accepts his/her appointment.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 8 Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty. Technical report

              Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty.

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 1068

            • 9 Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification. Permit

              Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Technical

              No 4627

            • 10 Licence to use a common area (if required). License to use

              Licence to use a common area (if required).

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Administrative

              No 9848

            • 11 Attestation by the relevant service of the Ministry of Culture and GG of the monument declaration (if required). Certification

              Attestation by the relevant service of the Ministry of Culture and GG of the monument declaration (if required).

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Administrative

              No 8619

            • 12 Licence to use natural gas (if required). License to use

              Licence to use natural gas (if required).

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

              Submission by: Keep within business establishment

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Technical

              No 9848

            • 13 Ex officio search by the Municipality overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification. Municipal Certificates

              Ex officio search by the Municipality overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification.

              Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Keep within business establishment


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4705

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 και 9 16228 2017 1723 Β

              Description - Αrticle 3: Notification - procedure - Αrticle 4: necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment/basis of the store - Αrticle 5: alterations/changes of the notification - Αrticle 7: Use of music and musical instruments - Αrticle 8: Licence to use a common area - Αrticle 9: Fire protection measures

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170201723

            • Ministerial Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π/οικ.47829 2017 2161 Β

              Description Sanitary Conditions and prerequisites for the operation of food and beverages companies

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170202161

            • Law 28 4442 2016 230 Α

              Description Αs amended and still in force / Article 28, par. 2 - obligation to obtain the attestation that the store can be established at the specific location

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160100230

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 1 61167 2007 2438 Β

              Description Fees to be paid

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20070202438

            • Law 80,285 3463 2006 114 Α

              Description - Αrticle 80: Definition of stores of sanitary interest - ‘ΚΥΕ’; procedures for revocation and related issues - Αrticle 285: prerequisite: no confirmed debts to the municipality

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20060100114

            • 1 Submission of Notification

              Responsible for Implementation Institutional software

              Μethod of Implementation Data input in software

              Link https://notifybusiness.gov.gr/assets/index.html

              Description The interested party submits a notification request to the competent service of the relevant Municipality through the notify business electronic system. Each submitted notification receives a unique electronic number from the system.

              No No



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