Submit a notification for a new food business (Class 4)

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.

Class 4 premises are those that only retail pre-packaged, low-risk foods, and have certain other low-risk or occasional activities.

How to register

Email

Step 1.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

Find out more about food business classification and food safety.

Step 2.Download the application form

Notification of a Class 4 food premises(PDF, 161KB)

Step 3.Email your completed application

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

In person

Step 1.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

Find out more about food business classification and food safety.

Step 2.Download the application form

Notification of a Class 4 food premises(PDF, 161KB)

Step 3.Bring your completed application to

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Swan Hill
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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. 

Certificate of Registration

After your application is assessed, if approved, 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 4 food premises. Not what you were looking for? You may be interested in: