Updated Advisory for Safe Management Measures at Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services

Who Should Know:
Mall developers, building owners, food & beverage business owners

1. This joint advisory updates on the Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Retail and Lifestyle-Related Services Establishments. The following updates will take effect from 26 April 2022.

Updates on Group Size and Safe Distancing

2. There will no longer be a group limit size.

3. Safe distancing will no longer be required between individuals or groups.

Updates on Vaccination-Differentiated SMMs

4. All malls, large standalone stores¹ and establishments providing personal care services² no longer need to conduct Vaccination-Differentiated SMMs (VDS) checks.

Updates on Capacity Limits

5. There will no longer be any capacity limits for shopping malls and large standalone stores, as well as at large commercial Family Entertainment Centres.

6. Events with >1,000 persons will no longer be subject to any capacity limits. However, premises operators should continue to observe limits of its own spaces for safety reasons, e.g. capacity limits imposed due to fire safety. Premises operators should also spread crowds out as evenly as possible.

Updates on Events

1. VDS is required for all events with > 500 participants at any one time. Event organisers must conduct VDS checks:

   • 7.1. The SafeEntry (Business) App can be used with both the TraceTogether App and Token.

   • 7.2. The SafeEntry Gateway Box cannot be used for VDS checks.

   • 7.3. Please refer to 3. However, we encourage individuals to exercise precaution (for example, wear their masks in crowded outdoor areas).

Other Safe Management Measures

• In addition to the above, Retail establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services must adhere to prevailing SMMs in the Annex.

• Firm action will be taken against any breaches under relevant laws. For instance, under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act, first-time offenders will face a fine of up to S$10,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Subsequent offences may face a fine of up to S$20,000, imprisonment of up to twelve months, or both. Businesses that do not comply with the government’s requirements on SMMs may also be ineligible for government grants, loans, tax rebates and other assistance, and may also be subject to temporary closures.

¹1 These refer to standalone stores > 930 sqm (or 10,000 sqft) of GFA.

²2 These refer to personal care services that require the removal of face masks, such as facial treatments, make-up services and saunas.

³3 Indoor places refer to inside buildings or enclosed places, and typically have clearly defined entrances/exits. They include office buildings, shopping malls, retail shops and public transport (i.e. when commuting in trains and buses), and hawker centres and coffee shops. Places which are sheltered but which are not enclosed at the sides and allow open access generally will be regarded as outdoor areas. For example, HDB void decks, rooftop gardens, walkways outside shopping malls, taxi stands and bus stops will be regarded as outdoor areas. For F&B establishments with Outdoor Refreshment Areas (ORAs) that are not covered or substantially enclosed, the ORAs can be considered outdoor areas. Refer to MOH’s media release for more details.

Thank You.

ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY
SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Updated as of 25 April 2022

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