If you are thinking of starting a food business you will find everything you need to know, and have in place, in this section.
This section is relevant to all food businesses, including restaurants, café’s, coffee shops, food trucks, retailers, distributors, manufacturers.
Before starting a food business you must:
- register your food business
- your business may also need approval
- understand the basics of food hygiene
- have appropriate food hygiene training
- have a traceability system
- develop a food safety management system (HACCP)
- consider what is required when operating a takeaway
- consider what is required when operating from home, a food truck or selling at farmers’ markets
- declare the presence of food allergens used as ingredients
- provide evidence of an appropriate food safety culture
You may find 'Starting a Business: Key Facts' useful when setting up your new food business.
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