Food Premises

All new food shop fit-outs or alterations to existing food shops must comply with the design standards prescribed in Australian Standard AS4674- 2004 Design, construction and fit-out of food premises. Council requires compliance with National Food Safety Standards 3.2.3 Food Premises & Equipment. This standard outlines the mandatory requirements for food premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment & food transport vehicles.

It is compulsory that all food businesses in NSW check if they are required to notify the NSW Food Authority of their food activity details. Go to NSW Food Authority website for further details. (Exemptions apply to those licensed by the NSW Food Authority and not-for-profit fundraising events).

Contact Details

Environmental & Customer Services Department
Phone:  02 6540 1136
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

Downloads

• Food Premises Notification Details form 
• "Foodies" December newsletter for food businesses in the Upper Hunter Shire