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Why are new entrants graded as 'NEW' instead of grade 'B'?

Updated by SFA
Food establishments with less than 1 year of operations are labelled as 'NEW' to differentiate them from operators with established track records. This provides transparency to consumers regarding food establishments' food safety standards over time.

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