Food business classification

All businesses, organisations, individuals and community groups selling food or drink in Victoria must be classified according to the highest level of risk their food handling activities pose.

You must follow the Food Act 1984 safety regulations and requirements for your classification, regardless of the type of business or group you are.

The classification system is risk-based, so that regulation is matched to the food safety risk that different food business activities pose to public health.

Changes to food business classifications and requirements from 1 July 2022

A review of Victoria's food premises classification system has resulted in amendments that apply to all new and existing food premises.

Food business classification - definitions

If you are involved in running any type of food business, you should be familiar with all of the terms used by the department on the food safety website.

New food premises requirements from 2 August 2022

New classes of food premises and requirements.

Reviewed 13 July 2022

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Food Safety Unit

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foodsafety@health.vic.gov.au