Draft Temporary Food Business Policy

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The number of markets, festivals, fetes and agricultural shows throughout Wollondilly Shire has grown in recent years. Council recognises that temporary food businesses – such as food trucks and food stalls – bring benefits to the local community, visitors and the economy.

With the rise in popularity of this business model and its flexible nature, we need to ensure food safety and public health standards are maintained.

All non-fixed businesses operating at markets and/or temporary events must comply with the NSW Food Authority’s Guidelines for Food Businesses at Temporary Events and/or the NSW Food Authority’s ‘Guidelines for Mobile Food Vending Vehicles’.

Wollondilly Shire Council’s draft Temporary Food Business Policy seeks to provide clarity to operators on fit-out requirements for temporary food stalls, and clear direction in the administration and inspection of food businesses operating at temporary events within Wollondilly Shire.

The Policy applies to all non-fixed food businesses operating at markets and temporary events which may include stalls, food trucks, vehicles, trailers, or temporary structures. It does not relate to food trucks or mobile vendors operating on public or private land outside of events.

The Policy does not consider:

  • Applications for mobile food vending vehicle and roadside stalls
  • Temporary food businesses trading on private property or operating as roadside vending.

The current Temporary Food Business Policy was adopted by Council in 2019 and has been updated to ensure:

  • The Policy supports operators within Wollondilly Shire and food safety standards are met and maintained to protect public health
  • Council meets the responsibilities of the Food Regulation Partnership (FRP) with NSW Food Authority and all relevant legislation
  • Compliance with current state legislation and Council's recently adopted Local Approval Policy.

View Documents

  • Online under the 'Document for Feedback' tab.
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street
  • Dilly Wanderer outreach service

Provide Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 1834-2
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

Submissions Close

Share your feedback until 5:00pm on Monday 27 May 2024.

More Information

Further enquiries can be made to Robyn Cooper, Manager Health & Regulatory Services on 02 4677 1100..

Privacy

Council may be required to release your written comments or submissions to an applicant under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009 or Local Government Act 1993.

Now on Public Exhibition

The number of markets, festivals, fetes and agricultural shows throughout Wollondilly Shire has grown in recent years. Council recognises that temporary food businesses – such as food trucks and food stalls – bring benefits to the local community, visitors and the economy.

With the rise in popularity of this business model and its flexible nature, we need to ensure food safety and public health standards are maintained.

All non-fixed businesses operating at markets and/or temporary events must comply with the NSW Food Authority’s Guidelines for Food Businesses at Temporary Events and/or the NSW Food Authority’s ‘Guidelines for Mobile Food Vending Vehicles’.

Wollondilly Shire Council’s draft Temporary Food Business Policy seeks to provide clarity to operators on fit-out requirements for temporary food stalls, and clear direction in the administration and inspection of food businesses operating at temporary events within Wollondilly Shire.

The Policy applies to all non-fixed food businesses operating at markets and temporary events which may include stalls, food trucks, vehicles, trailers, or temporary structures. It does not relate to food trucks or mobile vendors operating on public or private land outside of events.

The Policy does not consider:

  • Applications for mobile food vending vehicle and roadside stalls
  • Temporary food businesses trading on private property or operating as roadside vending.

The current Temporary Food Business Policy was adopted by Council in 2019 and has been updated to ensure:

  • The Policy supports operators within Wollondilly Shire and food safety standards are met and maintained to protect public health
  • Council meets the responsibilities of the Food Regulation Partnership (FRP) with NSW Food Authority and all relevant legislation
  • Compliance with current state legislation and Council's recently adopted Local Approval Policy.

View Documents

  • Online under the 'Document for Feedback' tab.
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street
  • Dilly Wanderer outreach service

Provide Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 1834-2
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

Submissions Close

Share your feedback until 5:00pm on Monday 27 May 2024.

More Information

Further enquiries can be made to Robyn Cooper, Manager Health & Regulatory Services on 02 4677 1100..

Privacy

Council may be required to release your written comments or submissions to an applicant under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009 or Local Government Act 1993.

  • Draft Temporary Food Business Policy

    Some helpful information on submitting your feedback:


    • Please read the draft Policy.

    • Consider: Do you support the policy? Is there anything you don't agree with? Has anything been left out? Etc.

    • Identify the ideas you want to comment on. It can be as much or little as you like, but please be clear, and ensure it relates to this Policy.

    • Submit your comments: Either write your submission separately and upload it as a Word file or PDF, or, type your submission into the text box provided. Your thoughtful comments are appreciated.
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