Meat and seafood transport vehicle licence

Licence conditions and standards

Licence conditions require Meat Transport Vehicles (MTVs) to comply with relevant Australian and Victorian standards and guidelines.

MTV licensees should renew their licence every year. MTV labels are always required to be placed on the vehicles.

There are steps your business must complete before we can issue a licence.

Before you apply

Before applying, you must prepare your business to meet licence requirements.

To learn what you need to do and how to apply, read Apply for a licence.

After you receive your licence

Once we issue your licence, you must comply with your licence conditions at all times.

If you do not understand your licence conditions, contact us for help.

Standards and guidelines you must follow

Use the Australian Standard for the Hygienic production and transportation of meat and meat products for human consumption (AS 4696) when you process, transport or store meat and meat products for human consumption.