Regulations

know the rules and regulations

There is a vast range of compliance obligations and safety regulations that apply to the agribusiness industry. While it is impossible to list them all, Food and Fibre Great South Coast group represents a diverse group and the intention is to provide as many handy links here for convenience as possible.

Food business requirements

All South West Victorian councils administer the requirements of the Food Act 1984, which requires all food business that sell food to be registered with their local council. Farmers markets and roadside trading have different requirements at different councils, however the Victorian Government provides a good guiding document as a starting point.

download market stall guide

All of the 5 LGAs provide extensive information about environmental health and food safety and food businesses.

Corrangamite Public Health and Food Premises

Warrnambool Public Health and Food Premises

Moyne Shire Public Health and Food Premises

Glenelg Shire Public Health and Food Premises

Southern Grampians Shire Public Health Food and Food Premises

Further information on running a food business can be found at the Department of Health and Human Services’ Food Safety website Vic Gov – Starting a food business