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Comprehensive resources providing information on food, health, and accommodation business registrations. Find details on food safety supervisor requirements, covering qualifications and certifications. Effectively manage food allergens and intolerances with a menu matrix template. Access information on temporary food permits for markets, events and festivals including the necessary documentation and compliance standards. Find information on septic tanks and wastewater requirements for proficiency and use. Ensure compliance with the Tobacco Act, smoke free policy and dining.
Find out about food business registration, purchasing or selling a food business, transferring or applying for registration.
Find out about registering, starting or transferring an existing health business. Health businesses include hairdressing, skin penetration, tattooing, beauty therapy, ear piercing and electrolysis.
Prescribed accommodation premises are where more than five persons (who are not part of the proprietor's family) are accommodated, who must be registered with Council under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
If you are selling food from a stall, cart, van or truck then you'll likely need to register on FoodTrader.
Food sold at local markets, events and festivals will still need to adhere to safety regulations. This includes food vehicles, temporary food stalls, sausage sizzles, community groups and temporary food premises.
Find information on septic tank permits, locating septic systems and maintenances requirements.
Information regarding dietary requirements, food allergens and intolerances and gluten free for food businesses. Allergen matrix guide, fact files on food allergens and watch a training session on food allergens and single use plastics.
In 2019, Council adopted the smoke free environment policy which sets out designated smoke free areas. Compliance with the Tobacco Act and working towards making the Peninsula smoke free.