Some home food businesses may need planning approval.
Types of home food businesses include:
- Storing or repackaging food
- Online sales of prepackaged, low-risk foods
- Making low-risk foods, such as jams, cookies, cakes, bread, and confectionery
To apply, complete the Notification/Registration Form for a Residential Food Business and send it with detailed plans and other required information to health@kwinana.wa.gov.au.
Supporting Information May Include:
- Detailed recipes
- Details of the cooking process (temperature and time for each step)
- Information on food storage and transport
- Shelf life of the product
- Packaging materials and labels
- Proof of food safety knowledge (e.g., food safety certificate)
- Your food recall procedure
You may need to provide extra information to show that your food is safe to eat, such as:
- Test results for microbiological, pH, or water activity from an accredited lab
- Proof that the water supply is safe (if not using town water)
For more details, see the guide to starting a home food business and/or the checklist for starting a home food business.