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Any person establishing a new business, or a change in ownership of an existing business will require the operator to register either a Food Control Plan or a National Programme.
It is recommended that operators first view the information at Ministry of Primary Industries Food Act Overview and use the "My Food Rules?" tool, then book an appointment with an Environmental Officer of Health to confirm the registration process if required.
You will need to complete the Scope of Operations document prior to submitting the Application for Registration under the Food Act 2014. The scoping document ensures that you apply for the registration that is most applicable to your business.
If a business changes hands, the new owner will need to register under the Food Act 2014.
For more information, contact our Customer Support Team on 0800 924 723.
Legislation is necessary to protect the health of customers. It helps ensure that all food businesses meet requirements that will enable them to produce and sell safe food.
Legislation that presently applies to food businesses is the Food Act 2014.
The Act is concerned with the sale of food that is fit to eat. The Regulations specify conditions that have to be met if food is to be produced for sale. They also detail practices that the business owner ('the occupier') must follow to prevent food contamination, food poisoning and the spread of communicable disease.
Visit the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries for full information on food safety law and regulations.
Before you can operate a market in a public place, you'll need to get approval under our public places bylaw first.
If you plan to sell food you may also need to be registered as a food premise under The Food Act 2014.