Food Business Licences

Food safety is an important issue to the community. The correct construction, maintenance and operation of a food premises ensures the general community is protected from food that is not safe to eat. An important part of providing safe food is licensing.

Council is responsible for licensing food premises in accordance with the Food Act 2006 and the Food Safety Standards. The main purpose of the Food Act 2006 is to ensure food for sale is safe and suitable for human consumption. The Food Safety Standards sets out the specific requirements for the food businesses and food handlers that, if complied with, will ensure food does not become unsafe or unsuitable. The standards also set out requirements for food premises and equipment that, if complied with, will facilitate compliance by food businesses with the food safety requirements.

The Act requires Council to monitor the standard of operations in fixed, mobile and temporary food premises. This monitoring is achieved by providing for the licensing of particular food businesses. Compliance with the Act will assist you in providing safe food for your customers.

Who needs a Food Business Licence?

Find out if your food businesses needs licencing.

Applying for Food Business Licence

All licensable food businesses including fixed premises, mobile premises and temporary stalls are required to be licensed by Council.

Food Business Licence Renewals

Food Business Licenses expire on 30 June every year and must be renewed.

Buying or taking over an existing licensed business

If you are planning to purchase a licensable food business, you will need to determine whether the business holds a current licence and the current status of the premises.

Renovating or making changes to an existing licensed business

If you intend to renovate or refurbish an existing premise, you may be required to make an Application for Amendment of Food Business Licence.

Related documents

Related documents such as Guides, Factsheets and Forms relating to Food Business.

Food Safety Program

The Food Act 2006 requires some licensable food businesses to have an accredited Food Safety Program (FSP) to identify, document and control food safety hazards within a food business.

Food Safety Supervisors

All licensed food businesses are required to nominate a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).

I'm Alert Food Safety FREE Online Training Program

This training will assist food handlers in developing the required skills and knowledge to ensure food is handled in a safe and hygienic manner

Non Profit Organisations

Non Profit Organisations handling food are required to comply with the Food Act 2006 and the Food Safety Standards. What does this mean for your organisation?

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