Registration of a food business

Register your food business with the local government Environmental Health ServicesBefore operating your food business you need to register or notify your business with the relevant enforcement agency, either the:

  • local government Environmental Health Services or the
  • Department of Health, Environmental Health Directorate.

This includes temporary food businesses such as a market stall, mobile food vans, home based food businesses and fundraisers.

The organisation you notify or register with depends on where you operate, and what type of business you are operating. Most food businesses will need to register with the local government.

By law, a food business must not start operating without registering, otherwise enforcement action, including prosecution, can apply.

Local government registration or notification
Department of Health registration or notification
Exemptions from registration
Frequently asked questions

More information

  • For information about registering a food business contact the relevant local government Environmental Health Services where the food business is to be located. Refer to the online local government directory (external site) for contact details.
  • For food businesses in Kings Park, Rottnest Island, or locations not within a local government district, contact the Environmental Health Directorate by emailing foodsafety@health.wa.gov.au
Last reviewed: 23-09-2021
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