There are over 900 retail food businesses registered with Georges River Council. These include cafés, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, school canteens, childcare centres and more.
 
Every year in Australia, about 4.68 million people get sick from unsafe food (Food Standards Australia New Zealand). Most of these illnesses can be avoided by handling food safely and keeping things clean.

Food safety is important for every food business. It protects your customers from food poisoning, helps you follow the law, and keeps your business reputation strong.  One mistake can lead to problems — like fines, legal issues or lost income.

At Georges River Council, we commit to keeping our community safe. We also help local food businesses meet their legal responsibilities.

We understand that running a food business can be challenging. The rules and information can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created helpful resources to assist you. These include tips for food safety and tools to help you meet legal requirements. This way, you can run your business with confidence.