Setting Up a New Food Business Council now offers a streamlined online single application and specialist customer service to help you upfront and throughout your permit process.
Buying or Selling an Existing Food Business When taking over the operation of an existing food premises, Council advises you to organise an inspection of the premises prior to negotiating the purchase.
Temporary and Mobile Food Premises A state-wide online system for the registration or notification of temporary and mobile food premises, vending machines and water transport vehicles applies under the Food Act.
Home-Based Food Businesses If you want to make food from home to sell to others, or store food at home to sell to others, you will be considered a food business. Therefore, you will require registration with Council.
Community Groups and Non-Profit Organisations community groups having food fundraisers have obligations to keep food safe.Depending on the situation, you will need to register with, or notify Council of, your food fundraiser.
Food Business Classifications Classification of your food business is based on the level of food safety risk posed by the food handling that occurs at the business.
Food Safety Programs and Minimum Records Food Safety Programs are an essential part of owning and operating any food premises.
Food Allergens Some food allergies can be severe, and some allergic reactions can be life-threatening or fatal - known as anaphylaxis.
Food Complaints Our Environmental Health Officers respond to public complaints about alleged food poisoning, poor food handling or cleanliness, and food suspected to contain foreign objects.