Temporary Food Application Form
The Environmental Health Officers are involved with various public health issues. Their responsibilities include ensuring that hygienic practices are observed on registered premises; providing information on public health issues; responding to complaints relating to such issues as noise, pollution and food contamination; providing education about tobacco control and enforcing regulations; approving food safety plans; and instituting court proceedings where necessary.
Food safety
All premises at which food is manufactured, prepared, handled, stored or processed for sale are required by the Food Act to be registered with Council.
All food premises are required to have a Food Safety Program in place before the premises are registered or registration is transferred. Further information is available at the Food Safety Victoria website at www.foodsafety.vic.gov.au
All premises in Victoria are also required to comply with the National Food Safety Standards.