For information about our services and facilities restrictions during the protection framework settings, see the COVID-19 section
For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit covid-19.govt.nz
We will carry out inspections of food premises, with the appropriate COVID-19 risk management practices in place. Remote checks will be carried out in parallel with site visits.
You can apply online or in some service centres for food business registrations, national programmes, and food control plans.
We will extend existing and new food-only outdoor licences at no cost until we reach the Green Level or 30 April 2022.
Hospitality venues, such as cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, can open at COVID Protection Framework (CPF) Orange setting with no restrictions. There are no limits on the number of people who can be at the venue. Public-facing workers (paid and non-paid) at food and drink businesses and services must wear a face mask.
We are continuing to respond to requests for information and service. We will risk assess and investigate most requests.
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Guide to applying for food registration and choosing the food plan that suits your business.
Find out what a food national programme is.
Find out what a food control plan is.
All registered food businesses need to be checked. This is referred to as verification.
Find out what factors you need to consider before opening a home-based food business.
Find out what you need to do when you take over an existing food business.
This guide pulls together a list of the licences you need to start a food truck or coffee cart.
This guide pulls together a list of the licences you need to start a cafe or restaurant.
Your food business will be graded on its performance according to our food safety criteria.
Find out about the requirement for staff to attend a food safety course.
Find out about remote verification, how it works and if your food business qualifies.
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