Register your food business

If you are starting a food business, discuss your ideas with our Statutory planning team who can help you with the requirements outlined in the Manningham Planning Scheme.

Commercial food business information:

Home based food business information:

Download and complete the supporting documentation to upload with your online application. 

Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.

Apply now

If you are a Class 4 business retailing pre-packaged, low-risk foods, or occasional low-risk activities, complete this form.

Send your completed form to foodsafety@manningham.vic.gov.au.

We contact you and send you an invoice.

You will need a Food Safety Supervisor Training certificate if you are a Class 1 or 2.

We will visit your business to make sure it meets the requirements.

We will offer ongoing advice and education.
If you change your business activity, contact us as this may change your risk rating.

Create an account and register on FoodTrader to operate at festivals, events, and mobile food premises.

Once you lodge your registration application online, your principal council will contact you directly regarding any requirements and fees.

When your registration has been approved, you will need to lodge a Statement of Trade (SOT) to notify the Council area where the event or festival is held.

Visit the FoodTrader User Guide for more information on how to use FoodTrader.

Before you buy a food business, we recommend you request a pre-sale inspection to check that it meets standards and regulations.  You can use this to negotiate outstanding items before settlement.

You will still need to register before you take over and operate the food business. 

Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.

Apply now

Email your request to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

You will need to include the following details:

• the proprietor's name
• the proprietor's address
• date of closure.

If you can get a partial refund, submit the refund request form with your closure advice email.