Starting a business · Business owner
Food registration for caterers and eateries
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Find the Food Act registration path for your catering, food service or retail activity.
MPI says you need to know whether you will use a food control plan or a national programme before registering a food business. Use its My Food Rules tool for your activity rather than assuming all home kitchens or caterers follow the same route.
The registration authority depends on your plan or programme, business type and location. MPI's table identifies when to contact your local council or MPI. Its guidance also explains verification and when to arrange a verifier before registration.
Key facts
- The plan or programme must be identified before registration.Sources: Register a food business under the Food Act
- Where you register depends on the business activity, plan or programme and location.Sources: Register a food business under the Food Act
Official sources
- Register a food business under the Food Act
Ministry for Primary Industries · Accessed
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Review history (1)
Revision 1 ·
Reviewed MPI registration and verification guidance; replaced broad activity assumptions with its official decision tool. Migrated linked facts and retained original publication date.