Who can apply
The applicant must be a licence‑holding legal entity, such as:
- an individual
- a registered partnership
- a company
- a trustee acting on behalf of a trust
You cannot apply for, or hold, a licence using a business name or trading name.
If you plan to operate at more than one site each site must be licensed separately with Safe Food Victoria or if two separate businesses operate from the same premises, each may be required to hold a licence. MORE HERE ON MULTIPLE LICENCES
Dairy licences
Businesses that farm, collect and transport and manufacture dairy.
To apply for a dairy license email your completed application and supporting documents to Safe Food Victoria.
Meat and poultry licences
Businesses that handle, process, pack, transport or store meat or poultry for humans or animals.
For facility licences, the applicant must nominate an operator. The operator handles the operations of the facility.
- If the applicant is a company, the operator must be an officer of the company.
- If the applicant is a partnership, the operator must be a partner.
If the applicant is a person, the operator must be that person.
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