The SSIC 478 classification pertains to retail sale via stalls and markets. This official code is mandatory when registering a business entity with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) in Singapore.

Key Characteristics:

Compliance with the Hawkers Act (Chapter 131) regarding licensing and hygiene standards.
Sole proprietorships and partnerships are common business structures for hawkers and stallholders.
Frequent regulatory requirements include NEA (National Environment Agency) inspections and compliance with food safety regulations under the Sale of Food Act (Chapter 283).

Common Business Operations

Retail sale of goods in stalls or markets (including hawkers)

Selling cooked food, fresh produce (e.g., vegetables, fruits, meat), or dry goods in hawker centres, wet markets, or temporary stalls at events.

Examples include a hawker selling chicken rice at a hawker centre, a stallholder selling fresh fish at a wet market, or a vendor selling clothing at a pasar malam (night market).

Industry practices often involve sourcing ingredients from local suppliers and adhering to NEA's guidelines on waste disposal and pest control, as highlighted in EDB's reports on the Food Services sector.