Registration of food businesses

Everyone working in the food industry has a responsibility to make sure that the food we buy is safe and suitable to eat.

If you are thinking of opening your own food business in the Grey District you need to understand and follow an appropriate plan (food control plan) or programme (national programme) under the Food Act 2014. The plan or programme that will apply to you depends on the nature of your food business.

Ministry of Primary Industries has more information and videos you may find useful relevant to your proposed food business, a Food safety toolkit and the food adviser hub.

Check out the steps to starting a food business video.

Local councils will have a role in the registration of food businesses and keeping a record of food businesses selling food, the type of food sold, where the businesses are located, etc.

We will:

• Issue the registration for your food business.
• Perform the food safety verifications.
• Depending on the type of business, the Food Act requires that all food businesses register under one of the three options:
• A template Food Control Plan (FCP)
• A National Programme (NP)
• A custom-made Food Control Plan.

What is a Food Control Plan (FCP)?

A template Food Control Plan (FCP) is a step by step guide on food safety procedures that can be tailored to suit the needs of your business.