Managing your food business licence

Licences are valid for 12 months from 1 October until 30 September each year and are renewed annually. Temporary food licences may also be renewed annually or issued for a single event, for example a fete or market.

Licence fees

The following fees are applicable for food licences:

  • Application fee - Applicable on application for a licence, or an amendment of a licence.
  • Annual fee - Applicable prior to issue of the licence, and annually thereafter. A renewal notice and invoice will be issued each year prior to expiry of the licence.
  • Food Safety Program - Additional fees may apply for businesses which are required to hold a Food Safety Program. Refer to Food Safety Programs for further information.

Fees are outlined in Council’s Fees and Charges.

Some fee exemptions may apply for not-for-profit organisations.

Licence renewals

Food businesses will receive an offer of renewal and a licence renewal notice. 

The offer of renewal is issued to holders of mobile, fixed or temporary annual food business licences. You will need to notify Council that you intend to accept or decline the offer.

Compliance

Licensable food businesses are required to comply with the Food Act 2006 and the following Food Safety Standards:

Food handler training

Food businesses are required to ensure that persons handling food have skills and knowledge on how to handle the food safely. For information about how to complete a free food handler training course, visit Food Safety Training.

Written records

Some businesses may need to keep written records to demonstrate compliance with food safety requirements. The following templates may be used, and modified by the business, as required.

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