Ensure compliance with the Food Act 1984 for mobile food vans and market stalls in Benalla. Register on Foodtrader, manage registrations, and submit Statements of Trade for food safety requirements.
In Victoria, all food premises, including temporary premises such as food vans and market stalls, need comply with the Food Act 1984 (Food Act).
Council monitors the safety of food sold at markets, events and festivals. These are considered in the category of Mobile Food Vans and Market Stalls, and include any temporary food stalls, including sausage sizzles.
To comply with the Food Act, all market stalls, temporary food sellers and mobile food vans need to register or notify online on “Foodtrader” and provide a Statement of Trade. https://foodtrader.vic.gov.au/
Information about selling any food, including eggs, from a temporary premises is available on online on “Foodtrader” .
You can use Foodtrader to apply for Food Act registration, manage your registration, and lodge a Statement of Trade for each event you hold. To fulfil your legal requirements under the Food Act, Statements of Trade need to be submitted at least five days before trading.
Website: https://foodtrader.vic.gov.au/
If you submit a proposed temporary food business, the Council will contact you to discuss your proposed temporary food business and ensure compliance with all food safety requirements.
For detailed information about food safety requirements, download the Benalla Rural City Temporary Food Premises Guidelines(PDF, 355KB).