Apply to operate a home-based food business
Project Status: When you need to do this
If you wish to operate a food business from a domestic kitchen in our area, you need to register with us. Operating without obtaining development consent is an offence.
Examples of home-based food businesses include:
- preparing food for sale at markets or school canteens
- bed and breakfast accommodation
- home-based child care for a fee that includes providing food
- home-based caterers.
What you need to do
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Get development consent to operate the food business
Contact us and make an appointment to speak to a planner about your proposed home-based food business.
When you have development consent, you can lodge your form.
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Complete the form below
Ensure that all fields have been filled in correctly.
Include the relevant development approval numbers to ensure you have the appropriate consent.
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Lodge the form by email, in person or by email
Refer to the lodgement details section of the application form for further information.
Before you start
Ensure your at-home food business complies with relevant parts of the food standards code, including:
- standard 3.2.2 food safety practices and general requirements
- standard 3.2.3 food premises and equipment
- part 1.2 labelling and other information requirements.
If your at-home business only sells to other businesses such as cafes, restaurants and supermarkets, contact the NSW Food Authority for approval.
