Council can assist and support you to make sure your food businesses complies with standards, codes and food safety requirements. We also investigate food-related complaints.
If you are looking to buy an existing registered food business, Council recommends that you obtain a Food Act Transfer Inspection Report. You must also apply to Council to transfer the registration.
If you are thinking of starting a new food business, Council can support and assist you with the process and help you understand and achieve compliance with relevant standards and codes.
Register a new food business or renew the registration for an existing food business.
The Food Act groups food premises into separate classes, and sets out different food safety requirements for each class.
How to register your temporary or mobile food premises, such as a market stall or food truck, and apply for a road side trading permit.
Council officers investigate complaints about food hygiene and handling and suspected food poisoning and poor food handling. The Department of Health issues health warnings and food recalls.
Food and Health Related Business Registration Fees
