INFORMATION FOR THE PROPRIETOR
Under section 100 of the Food act 2003, food businesses are required to notify the appropriate enforcement agency before operating a food business. Retail premises are required to notify local council. Retail premises include restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, petrol stations, canteens, childcare facilities, mobile businesses, temporary food stalls and home-based businesses. More information on notification is available on the NSW Food Authority website:
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/help/licensing
Notification details must include the location of each food premises used by the business.
The notification must be updated if any details change, including:
- Before any new food business or premises starts operation or moves location
- If the nature of the business changes
- If ownership changes
For any enquiries, contact one of Council's Environmental Health Officers on (02)6226 1477 or council@yass.nsw.gov.au