All food businesses must comply with:

• Food Act 2001 - the Act
• Food Regulations 2017
• Food Safety Standards

Under the Act any food business handling or selling food must notify their local Council of their food business before commencing operations:

Submit a Food business notification form

This applies to all food businesses in the City of Tea Tree Gully including:

• Home-based food businesses
• Mobile food businesses
• Temporary food businesses

You only need to complete the form once unless the details of the food business change.

• Submitting the notification form is free.
• Fines may apply for operating a food business without notifying.

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2a – Category 1 and Category 2 businesses

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2a came into effect 8 December 2022. It applies to Cat 1 and Cat 2 businesses.

There are new requirements for all food service, catering and retail businesses that handle unpackaged, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods.

• Existing businesses should implement the requirements before 8 December 2023.
• Frequently asked questions
• Food Safety Standards 3.2.2A infographic
• Further information: SA Health website

Food Safety Standard 3.2.3 - business fit-outs

Food Safety Standards 3.2.3 sets out the food premises and equipment requirements for the business. This checklist may help you during the design process.

Complying with the Standards helps avoid expensive alterations after opening.

Our Environmental Health team can provide advice about complying with the Standards. It is recommended that you provide floor plans prior to commencing works.