To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all, participating food vendors must adhere to the following guidelines:

Professional Conduct & Appearance

• Vendors and their staff must maintain a professional demeanor and attire at all times.
• Final discretion on appropriateness rests with JCOS Club & Junboku Event.
• Event passes must be worn visibly at all times.

Food Preparation Rules

• No open flame cooking is permitted.
  Only pre-packed food or light preparation using electric appliances (e.g. induction cookers, warmers) is allowed.
• No cooking methods that produce excessive smoke, steam, or oil splatter (e.g., deep fryers, gas grills) are allowed inside the exhibition hall.
• All food served must be HALAL-compliant.
  If not certified, vendors must clearly display “No pork, lard, or alcohol used” signage at the booth.
• No alcohol sales are permitted under any circumstances.

Licensing & Certification

All food handlers must hold a valid Food Handling Certificate (Kursus Pengendalian Makanan) and Typhoid Vaccine from the Malaysian Ministry of Health. At least one certified staff member must be present at the booth at all times. Vendors will requested to submit necessary documents during registration.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Vendors must secure all necessary health and fire permits, where applicable, at their own expense.
• All kitchen appliances must be declared in advance, including their voltage (each appliance must be under 2,000W).
• Power extensions and adapters must be SIRIM-approved. Daisy-chaining multiple extension cords is not allowed.
• Plastic gloves must be worn by anyone handling food. Those handling food may not also handle cash.
• Any food with allergy risks must have a clearly displayed disclaimer.
• Misuse of venue facilities (e.g. using toilets to wash utensils or discard food) is strictly prohibited and may result in penalties or removal.
• JCOS Ground Crew may conduct spot inspections during the event.

Booth Setup & Operations

• Vendors must bring all their own necessary equipment, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, cooking tools, service counters, food storage, etc.
• JCOS Club & Junboku Event will not provide any booth equipment.
• Booths must remain fully staffed and operational throughout the entire event duration.
• Vendors are liable for any damage caused to the venue (walls, floor, equipment, etc.).
• Vendors are not allowed to use food delivery platforms (e.g., GrabFood, Foodpanda) to operate from within the venue.

Cleanliness & Waste Management

• Vendors are responsible for cleaning their own booth areas during setup, operation, and teardown.
• Staff handling food must be in good health. Anyone showing signs of illness (e.g., fever, flu, vomiting, diarrhea) is not allowed to handle food.
• Trash receptacles in the booth area cannot be used for discarding food waste, grease, or packaging.
• Please use the designated garbage dumpsters provided by the organizer.
• All trash must be removed from the booth area after the event ends.

Legal & Financial Responsibility

• Vendors are solely responsible for handling and reporting their own sales tax.
• Any damages caused to the event venue, including buildings and grounds, will be the full responsibility of the vendor.
• Vendor will requested sign acknowledge letter during application.
• Should there be any violation of rules at Costime 6, we may refuse service and prevent you from exhibiting at our event. 

Additional Notes

• AI-generated artwork used for commercial branding (e.g., menu boards, banners, packaging) is discouraged.
  Vendors who choose to use such materials do so at their own risk and accept full responsibility for any backlash or disputes.