Safety Measures
All transactions made at Straight from Farmers are safe and secure. However, third parties or other users may use the site to target users in an illegal manner. We value our customers and ask them to be cautious when interacting with any trading partners. Please verify the identity of trading partners before starting transactions and take care to protect your personal information.
Buying and Selling commodities
There are various health and food safety laws and regulations across the states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT) that must be adhered to when selling, buying, moving and owning some commodities. It is the responsibility of the seller and buyer to ensure they comply with all laws and straightfromfarmers are not responsible for any breaches or incidents.
Please note in Australia rules and regulations regarding selling food vary from state to state. Straight from Farmers recommends all sellers/suppliers contact their local councils to confirm what rules and regulations apply. If you are already licensed please include an image of your license with your all your listings, this way potential customers know they are buying safe and quality products. Consumers can always reach us via contact us form should they have questions reg. any products listed on the site before it can be ordered/purchased.
Please note the below links and information are just for your reference purposes only and it cant be taken as legal advise.
FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
Victoria:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection. Victorian Department of Health provides a list of predetermined business classifications and it is advisable to check with the relevant department. For additional info click on the below url.
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements
Must Read Links:
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/food-safety
NSW:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh fruits and vegetables:
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements.
Must Read Links:
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/ip/starting-a-food-business-flowchart
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/ip/starting-a-food-business
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/_Documents/retailfactsheets/home_based_food_businesses.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-kMGmRu3lE&feature=youtu.be
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/2003/43
Queensland:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection
- Queensland Department of Health recommends sellers/suppliers determine regulation requirements through the following -> https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/starting/business-licensing/licences-and-registrations
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits & Vegetables:
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check on the below forms
http://www.safefood.qld.gov.au/images/PDF/Application%20Form%20Print.P
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements
All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Must Read Links:
http://www.safefood.qld.gov.au/index.php
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/F/FoodA06.pdf
ACT:
Registration process:
Please click on this form -> http://www.health.act.gov.au/sites/default/files//Food%20Business%20-%20Registration%20Application.pdf
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements.
Must Read Links
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2001-66/
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2001-83/current/pdf/2001-83.pdf
NT:
Registration process:
Please click on this form -> https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/nthf/application-to-register-a-food-business/
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh fruits and vegetables:
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements.
Must Read Links
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/environmental_health/food_safety/#FoodBusinessRegistrationandRenewal
https://ablis.business.gov.au/NT/resource/ad516b.pdf
http://notes.nt.gov.au/dcm/legislat/legislat.nsf/linkreference/food%20act?opendocument
South Australia:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection. Click on the below form,
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements
Must Read Links
http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/237373/Application_Form_Egg_Scheme.pdf
https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Food%20Act%202001.aspx
Tasmania:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection. Click this link for councils fact sheet -> http://www.hobartcity.com.au/files/a343c897-343d-4d77-a3b5-9fdd00ac7be4/Guide_to_Operation_of_Food_Business.pdf
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements
Must Read Links
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/food_safety
Western Australia:
Useful General Information:
- Please contact local council for Registration/licensing/inspection.
Food requiring Temperate Control:
Certain food requires specific temperature control requirements. Please contact Local council which determines registration, audit and facilities requirements. All home based food business are strictly required to meet the specific requirements. Home based food business should be aware of the temperate control, and if its not applicable, the food can be sold only from a commercial kitchen.
Dairy/Eggs/Meat/SeaFood/Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:
To apply, vendors need to complete and submit an application form and a statement of operations. Please check with the local council for the specific requirements
Must Read Links
http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Thinking-of-starting-a-new-food-business
http://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Safety-and-first-aid/Food-safety
https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_3595_homepage.html
General Australian Food Standards:
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/Pages/default.aspx
Generic rules - Buying and selling on straightfromfarmers
Please note that Straight from Farmers is not an agent of any buyer or seller. All transactions are the responsibility of the buyer and seller.
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