Food Businesses

Fixed Premises forms:

• Food Business Licence Application(PDF, 355KB)
• Amendment of Food Business Licence Application(PDF, 268KB)
• Accreditation Amendment Food Safety Program Application(PDF, 407KB)

Mobile Premises forms:

• Application for a Food Business Licence(PDF, 355KB)

The main issues to consider are: 

When operating temporary food stalls, there are a set of minimum standards that must be maintained. View the artist's impression below for further guidance:

Minimum Standards Artist's Impression(PDF, 584KB)

Please use this form to apply for a Temporary Food Stall:

Application for Temporary Food Stall and Non Profit Group Notification form(PDF, 386KB)

Click here to view form.

Under the Act a non-profit organisation is defined as an organisation that is not carried on for the profit or gain of individual members. The organisation is engaged in activities for a charitable, cultural, educational, political, social welfare, sporting or recreational purpose. It is important to note that, a non-profit organisation is still considered a food business under the Act. 

A non-profit organisation does not require a food business licence unless they are selling meals on twelve or more occasions per financial year; otherwise they are generally classified as exempt from licensing under the Act. 

Examples of exempt food handling activities include: 

A sporting club that also operates a restaurant to raise money for the club does require a food business licence. 

Please use this form to notify Council of a non profit temporary premises, there is no application fee for non profit groups however if the application fee is received within 10 days of the event a late assessment fee may be applied:

Application for Temporary Food Stall and Non Profit Group Notification Form(PDF, 386KB)

Click here to Complete Non Profit Group Notification online

Even though a food business licence may not be required, you have a responsibility to ensure the sale of safe and suitable food, and an obligation to comply with the Act and Food Safety Standards. 

Do I need to label the food? 

Queensland Health regulates food labelling legislation and can provide specific advice for labelling requirement, including donated foods. 

Where can I get further information?

A good source of information is Queensland Health’s Food Safety for Fundraising Events booklet. This booklet has been produced to assist charities and community organisations meet their legal obligations under the food safety laws. 

The temporary food stall equipment checklist is useful guide to ensure all aspects of safe food handling have been considered. 

For more information about food safety for non-profit organisations please contact the Environmental Health Services of Western Downs Regional Council.