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Food Premises
All food that is sold to the general public for profit must be made in and sold from a premises registered under the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974. Food sold for charitable or fund raising purposes is exempt from this requirement, however, good standards of hygiene and food handling must be maintained.
Before you can open any premises where food is sold, a Certificate of Registration, issued by Council, is required under the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974. This certificate will only be issued when the premises complies with the standards set out in these Regulations.
Further Information
- Food Premises Guidelines 21 May 2009
- Environmental Health Fees and Charges
- New Zealand Legislation: Food Hygiene Regulations 1974
Forms
Food Stalls and Food Vans
Information for operators of food stalls at events or markets, including sausage sizzles.
Food Control Plans
Information for food premises about Food Control Plans.
Food Poisoning
What to do about food poisoning.