Food Business Notification Requirements

If your business is going to sell food, you must notify Council before you start trading.

You must notify us if your business is a:

• café, restaurant or takeaway
• childcare providing food
• school canteen
• grocery store or supermarket
• mobile food outlet
• food stall holder at a regular, temporary or one-off event
• manufacturer, distributer, importer or caterer that sells direct to the final consumer
• seafood retailer.
• Home based food business

It is important to note Development consent may be required for any new food premises or alteration of an existing premises.

Notification means advising us of your business details, including trading name, contact details, location(s), owner details and information indicating the nature of your food business and this can be done via Council's Customer Portal.

After you notify Council your business will be included in Council’s food surveillance program and will most likely have an annual food safety inspection.

If you're unsure of the notification requirements for your business, visit the NSW Food Authority website or please contact our Environmental Health Team on 46 771100.