Mobile Food Premise - For Business
Are you a business operating a food van or stall which sells food in Victoria?
You need to know …
From 1 July 2011, a state-wide registration and notification scheme for temporary and mobile food premises applies under the Food Act 1984.
The state-wide scheme replaces the current system under which each council in whose district you trade must either approve your operations, or recognise another council’s approval decision.
Depending on your food handling activities, you only need to register with, or notify, the one council. Under the new system, this is your “principal council”.
Based on the higher food safety risks of class 1, 2 and 3 food premises, the Food Act requires them to have a current registration with council.
Due to their lower food safety risks, class 4 premises must lodge a notification form with council. This notification is once-off. It is ongoing and does not need to be renewed.
A “start up” process is required to enable you to get the benefits of the new state-wide system and be registered with the correct council. This information will help you understand what you need to do and where to get further advice.
“Temporary food premises” are temporary stalls or tents from which food is sold, such as at a market or festival.
“Mobile food premises” are vehicles such as vans, trailers or carts from which food is sold.