Food business
Starting a new food business or taking over an existing food business? You may need a food licence.
Council works with food businesses to ensure that they are providing safe and suitable food to their customers. Council monitor the standard of your businesses against the Food Act 2006 and Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code.
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If you are planning on selling food from a cafe, takeaway or other fixed premises you may need a food business licence. Find out more about the licensing process and fees.
If you are planning on selling food from a vehicle you may need a food business licence. Find out more about the licensing process and fees.
If you are planning on selling food at a market stall or event you may need a food business licence. Find out more about the licensing process and fees.
If you are planning on using your existing domestic kitchen to prepare food for sale you may need a food business licence. Find out more about the licensing process and fees.
Water carriers used to cart water for human consumption require a licence under the Act.
Council regulates footpath and roadside dining to ensure these activities are carried out in a safe manner for diners and pedestrians.
If you are planning on starting a food business you may need a food safety program. Find out if your business requires a food safety program.
Find out more information about renovating your kitchen, changing food safety supervisors or making an amendment to your licence.
If you need a form relating to a food business, council has provided a list of all forms in the one page for your convenience.
Free food handler training sessions.