Wodonga Council — Become a registered food premises

How to become a registered food premises

If you would like to operate a food business in Wodonga you must register with the council's Environmental Health team.

If you would like to purchase and take over and existing food business a new registration is required.

If you have not yet taken over the business you may wish to apply for an inspection of the premises.

All food premises are required to comply with the requirements of the Food Standards Code. It is recommended that you get advice on the required set up and layout early in the construction and/or fit out stage.

The council offers an assessment of plans service. If you elect to have plans assessed, an Environmental Health Officer will provide written advice on the suitability of your layout and fit out of your premises to meet the requirements of the Food Standards Code. This assessment is optional and will incur an additional fee.

To register your food business, you will need to complete the following:

Check if you need a Planning Permit and/or Building Permit, or contact the council on (02) 6022 9300 or at info@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Contact the council’s Environmental Health team to discuss your proposal and determine your food premises class on (02) 6022 9300 or at info@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Food businesses in Victoria are classified based on the highest risk food activity occurring at the premises.

The Class types are Class 1, Class 2, Class 3A, Class 3, and Class 4.

Please note:

Class 4 food businesses do not need to register as a food premises, but do need to notify the council. A notification form can be supplied to you to meet this requirement. Once this is received and validated a notification certificate will be issued via email.

Submit your application to register a food premises form via email at info@wodonga.vic.gov.au, in person at104 Hovell St, Wodonga, or via post at PO Box 923, Wodonga, VIC 3689.

Once your application is received, an invoice for applicable fees will be emailed with details on how to pay the invoice.

Once payment is received, the application will be forwarded to an Environmental Health Officer to assess the application.

Note: you cannot start trading until an Environmental Health Officer has assessed, inspected and approved your premises registration.

Once your registration has been approved you can commence trade and a certificate of registration will be emailed to your nominated email address.

Cost

The council's fees and charges are updated as of July 1. View the current fees and charges here.