Setting up a food business
If you are planning to set up a new food business or purchase an existing business, we are here to help. The council’s Environmental Health Officer will be able to advise you of the requirements to operate a food business in the Waitaki district.
Depending on your plans, you may also need to talk to our Planning, Building and Alcohol teams. Please give us a call on (03) 433 0300 to arrange an appointment.
| Environmental Health Officer | Louise Ashcroft |
Alcohol Licensing Inspector ( If your business is involved in the sale of alcohol ) | Carolyn Van Zyl - Alcohol |
| Building and/or Drainage and Plumbing | Building team duty officer - Building |
| Planning | Planning team duty officer - Planning |
We recommend that anyone who is making or selling food completes food safety qualifications. Training is available from:
Resources
For current resources, practical advice and information on the Food Act 2014, refer to
MPI-Food Safety.