Register a new food business (Class 1, 2, 3 or 3A)

The Food Act 1984 requires all businesses that handle, prepare, package, store, serve, supply and repackage food to be registered with their local council.

The type of registration that is required for your business will depend on the nature of your food business, what type of food you are handling and to whom the food is being served or sold.

How to apply

Email

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Explore our dedicated page for starting, expanding, or buying a business and complete our concierge questionnaire. Our team will promptly assist you, walking you through the essential processes and permits vital for kickstarting your new venture.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a food premises.  

Before submitting your application, you must have already determined:

  • Which classification/class applies to your food business
  • How you will meet the food safety requirements
  • The details of your Food Safety Program (if applicable)
  • Who will act as your Food Safety Supervisor (if applicable)

Find out more about food business classification and food safety.

Step 3.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

  • A floorplan of the business, showing all equipment and sink locations
  • A proposed menu
  • A copy of the current Food Safety Program for your business (Class 1 and 2 premises only)
  • A copy of the nominated Food Safety Supervisor's certificate (Class 1 and 2 premises only)
  • Lower Murray Water Trade Waste Agreement or letter

Step 4.Download the application form

Application to register a food premises(PDF, 197KB)

Step 5.Email your completed application

Email your completed application and supporting documents to health@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Step 6.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

In person

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Explore our dedicated page for starting, expanding, or buying a business and complete our concierge questionnaire. Our team will promptly assist you, walking you through the essential processes and permits vital for kickstarting your new venture.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a food premises.  

Before submitting your application, you must have already determined:

  • Which classification/class applies to your food business
  • How you will meet the food safety requirements
  • The details of your Food Safety Program (if applicable)
  • Who will act as your Food Safety Supervisor (if applicable)

Find out more about food business classification and food safety.

Step 3.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

  • A floorplan of the business, showing all equipment and sink locations
  • A proposed menu
  • A copy of the current Food Safety Program for your business (Class 1 and 2 premises only)
  • A copy of the nominated Food Safety Supervisor's certificate (Class 1 and 2 premises only)
  • Lower Murray Water Trade Waste Agreement or letter

Step 4.Download the application form

Application to register a food premises(PDF, 197KB)

Step 5.Bring your completed application to

Customer service

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

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Step 6.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

Fees

New food business 2024/25 fees
Class 1  $430
Class 2A (Large Supermarkets/manufacturers) $863
Class 2B (Restaurants/cafes/Takeaway etc)   $550
Class 2C (Home based businesses/mobile/limited)  $420
Class 3 $267
Class 3A  $287
Quarterly pro rata fees apply

What happens next?

After your application is submitted, there are a few more steps that must be taken before your registration can be confirmed.

Council assesses your application

After your application is received and the application fee has been paid, an Environmental Health Officer will review the submitted documents.

Risk assessment

An Environmental Health Officer will contact you to arrange an appointment to meet onsite and conduct a risk assessment. A report will then be issued listing any non-conformances.

Final inspection

After any non-conformances have been attended to, an Environmental Health Officer will attend to conduct a final inspection.

Certificate of Registration

Following the final inspection, a Certificate of Registration will be issued.

More information

Please note that this information is intended for those setting up and registering a new Class 1, 2 or 3 food premises. Not what you were looking for? You may be interested in:

Contact us

Phone

03 5036 2333

 

Email

health@swanhill.vic.gov.au

 

Location

45 Splatt Street,
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
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