Food Business Licence Qld
The path to becoming registered with a food business licence in Qld can be long and windy, but with Food Agent by your side, you’ll navigate it with ease.
Food Agent Australia provides a streamlined workflow that allows you to expedite the approvals process so you can be open and trading in no time at all.
Although councils provide comprehensive information about laws and legislation, we know that the sheer volume of data can be difficult to wade through. Often just locating the correct information can seem impossible. Add the need to find the right departments to communicate with, and the entire process can add hours to your day.
That’s where we come in. Food Agent Australia provides a single point of contact to guide you to successfully meeting all Food Business Licence requirements. Dealing with councils and licencing organisations can be difficult to say the least, but we handle all negotiations on your behalf. We are expert troubleshooters too!
We’ve created a stress-free formula for helping food businesses like yours work through your licencing requirements with ease.
In this article, we lift the curtain on our proven process and explain how exactly we can help you, but first… do you need a food licence?
Do I Need a Food Business Licence in Qld?
Probably. In Qld, there are limited circumstances where certain food businesses do not need a Food Business Licence, but even determining which category you fall into can be challenging.
Food Agent Australia understands the intricacies of food business licencing legislation in Queensland. Working with us means that you will always be offered sound advice from an independent source that won’t affect your food licence approval. There will be no grey areas or unanswered questions for you to concern yourself with.
Councils Trust Food Agent Australia
Over the years, we have learned the many nuances of different councils and established trusted relationships too. When a council sees that an applicant has worked with Food Agent Australia, they know that their application will be sound and that all measures have been taken to comply.
We have developed a process that offers the shortest route to achieving your food business licence and ticks all of the boxes the council will require.
By following our 7-step process, you will be in the best position to achieve your food business licence and in the fastest possible time with no council knockbacks.
The Food Agent Australia 7 Step Approval Process
1.Consultation & Proposal
We have created a roadmap that will achieve the best outcome you desire – your food business licence! Here are the 7 stages that we will work through with youConsultation & Proposal
This is where we get to know you. We learn about your business, what you need to get started, and where you might be heading. This is where we determine the scope of works, the services we can provide and explain exactly what licensing or approvals are needed to get you operational.
2. RFI schedule (Request For Information)
In order to submit your application, we need to correctly complete all required documentation. Step number 2, the RFI, is essential for this. Here, you provide us with everything we need to correctly fill out forms, and present council with all of the supporting information it requires. Think along the lines of business information (entity, ABN etc), contact information, business structure and qualifications, design drawings and plans etc.
We may also require additional information after submitting your application to help progress the negotiatons and troubleshooting for you. Expect that you may hear from us again, depending on any requests that you assessing officer may have.
3. Completion of Works and Services
This includes all services that have been identified and outlined within your proposal. The process depends on the nature of your business operations and may include:
- Compliance audit
- Design (interior design, structural upgrades and fixed additions such as sinks and wall panelling)
- Food safety program & record keeping documents
- Food safety program accreditation and external auditing
- Food safety supervisor course
- Engineering (hydraulic, mechanical, structural)
- Commercial equipment supply/procurement
- Building approval
4. Submit applications and relevant documentation to appropriate authorities.
5. Communication with authorities during the application assessment.
Food Agent Australia project manages the applications and communicates directly to council and relevant authorities on your behalf. We complete all documentation to the standards that council expects and also provide all relevant information and further evidence where required. This stage also includes the coordination of inspection bookings that may be required.
6. Preparation for inspections.
We will prepare you for any council inspection/s so that you won’t have any unwanted surprises when the inspector arrives! You will have all bases covered to ensure the best possible outcome.
7. Final inspection with the council and relevant authorities.
The inspection is the last crucial step that all the months of preparation have been leading up to! Food Agent Australia maintain communication with council after the inspection, until your license has been approved and sent to you.
7 Steps to Success
With Food Agent Australia by your side, procuring your Food Business Licence in Queensland will be a smooth process that maximises your chance at success without delays. When we have guided you through our 7-step approval process, you will be in the best position to launch and operate your new business!
You will receive all of your approvals and your food business licence, and you are then permitted to trade. This is when you will know that your business is compliant and that your products are safe. You can now focus on building a loyal customer base who will come back to enjoy your delicious products again and again.
