Operating a Food Business
A food business is any person or organisation that sells food or drink. In Wyndham, all food businesses must be registered with Wyndham City and follow regulations to ensure that the food they comply.
We are committed to making the permit process as easy as possible for new and growing businesses. Whether you are purchasing a new business or buying an existing business, it’s likely you will need a permit to operate – some businesses may need more than one permit.
How to apply
- Read through all the relevant information below and complete and submit your application form.
- Once you have submitted your application, it will be allocated to a Small Business Support Officer who will review your documents and advise if we need further information. This step can be delayed if not all correct information is provided. It’s important that you return the additional information as quickly as possible so we can process your application.
- An invoice will be processed and sent out to you for payment. Once you pay, it will be allocated out to an Environmental Health Officer who will contact you to arrange an inspection.
- If your premises is compliant at inspection, your business will be registered under the relevant Act until the expiry date.
Speak to a Small Business Support Officer
Before submitting your application, you can optionally complete a Small Business Enquiry to find out what permits you may need from Council.
Operating a Beauty Business
Personal care and beauty premises must be registered with their local Council under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 before they intend to
Operating A Mobile Food Van On Council Land
Council issues permits for Mobile Food Vans to occupy certain locations, enabling operators to access space within our municipality to trade on a regular basis.
