This is achieved by ensuring businesses who prepare and sell food adhere to the requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and the Tasmanian Food Act 2003. This is achieved by regular inspections of all food premises in the municipality.

Food safety relates to many factors including but not limited to:

• Temperature control
• Contamination issues
• Personal hygiene and food preparation control
• Structural requirements of a food business

Do I need a Licence or Permit to sell food?

Generally, yes if you intend to prepare and sell food to the public, (including free food) you may need a Licence under the Food Act 2003. The forms below relate to the various Food registration types:

• Annual Food Business Application form, including Food Vehicles
• Notification of a Food Business Application form
• Mobile Food Business Application form
• Street Dining Licence Application form and Street Dining By-Law.
• Food Business application forms can be found on our forms page.

Free Online Food Training

Council has gained access to free online training - this can be completed in addition or 'stand alone'to the face to face training that is routinely offered.

This training, endorsed by Environmental Health Australia, will assist you and your staff to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to ensure safe food for your customers and to comply with your obligations under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards.

The program uses animation, narration, interactive tasks and quizzes in a logical and easy learning format. The 'essential' food safety certificate can be printed upon completing the course.

To register please click HERE - Note: Select Latrobe as your Council when registering.

To view summary of training please click HERE

Should you require any further information on any of the above, please contact the Planning and Compliance Department.