Food Business Information

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Marlborough has a busy restaurant and café scene to serve locals and visitors alike. Food safety is paramount to reduce the risk posed if food is not prepared in a safe manner. When taking over or starting a new food business, it is important that you are aware of the rules and regulations that will apply to your operation.

The Food Act 2014 applies to everyone who grows or produces food for commercial sale, whether it is sold from a shop, at a market stall or on the internet.

All food businesses must register their activity under the appropriate risk based regime; Food Control Plan (FCP) or National Programme (NP). Some operators may be exempt from registration but must follow safe food practices to ensure food remains safe and suitable for sale.

Fees

Fees for Food businesses can be found under:

Environmental Health Fees

• A Guide to Get Registered

  All food businesses must register their activity under the appropriate risk based regime.

• Complaints

  Talk with an Environmental Health Officer on concerns about a food business.

• Food Control Plan

  Template food control plans.

• Fundraising and Clubs

  Information on food control plan.

• National Programme

  National programmes will need to follow safe procedures to make safe food.

• Newsletters/Resources

  Food newsletters.

• Registration Forms

  Food business application forms.