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We've introduced some changes to the face-to-face opening hours at our customer service locations. Please ensure you check the hours before popping in to see us.

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Food premises

Council works to ensure all food being sold in the community is safe.

Council undertakes the following functions in relation to food safety:

  • The registration of food businesses
  • Assisting new or existing businesses to ensure compliance with food safety standards
  • Inspection of food businesses to ensure compliance with food safety standards
  • Investigation of food related complaints and food-borne illness.

Food business registration

Most businesses that produce or handle food for sale in NSW must officially notify either the NSW Food Authority or their local council. This allows government food agencies to assess food handling risks and maintain a relationship with food businesses.

Food business classifications

Council is required to 'risk classify' all food premises. Find out more about the High, Medium, or Low Risk classifications.

Home-based food businesses

All home-based food businesses must notify and register with Murray River Council prior to operating.

Food safety fact sheets

The NSW Food Authority has a range of fact sheets available to answer all your questions relating to operating a food business.

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