What is a food business

How do I know if my business is a 'food business'?

If it is, there are things you need to do.

A food business is defined by law

A food business is any undertaking, whether for profit or not, and whether public or private - that carries out any activities related to any stage of production, processing, and distribution of food (including for eating). The term 'food' includes drink. 

This includes premises that:

  • cook food
  • distribute food
  • make or manufacture food
  • operate online
  • prepare food
  • sell food
  • store or handle food

More information

If you are a food business you will need to apply for registration or may need approval (link required to a WSC web page ) before starting to trade.  This is a legal requirement.

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