Who must hold the licence
The person or legal entity operating the business must hold the licence and is responsible for ensuring food safety.
You must apply as a licensable legal entity, such as:
- an individual (natural person)
- a registered partnership
- a company
- a trustee acting on behalf of a trust
Multiple sites or businesses
If you operate from more than one site, each site must be licensed separately. If two separate businesses operate from the same premises, each business may need to hold its own licence.
Licence types, requirements and conditions
Licence requirements and conditions depend on the type of dairy business you operate.
Find information specific to your business:
Raw milk cheese production
There are requirements for:
- raw milk products for human consumption
- raw milk products not for human consumption
Additional licence requirements apply to manufacturers, farmers and carriers involved in raw milk cheese production.
Apply for a licence
How to apply for a Safe Food Victoria licence.
Fees and charges
Safe Food Victoria fees and charges for dairy, meat, poultry and seafood businesses.
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