Apply for a licence to process or store plant products

A licence for businesses that prepare or store plant products including seed sprouts and some fruit and vegetable products.

Introduction

You must hold a licence with the NSW Food Authority if your business prepares or stores:

You can apply and pay for the licence online.

To apply for 5 or more premises, you need to complete a printed application form.

Note: You must not start business operations until you have your licence.

What you need

How to apply

  1. Gather the required documents.
  2. Select the 'Apply online' button.
  3. Complete the online application form.
  4. Submit your application and payment.

You can save and continue your application later, if needed.

If you're unable to apply online, or to apply for 5 or more premises:

  1. Download and complete the Application for a licence for a premises to process/store plant products – PDF.
  2. Gather the required documents.
  3. Submit your application with payment by post or email, to the details on the form.

The NSW Food Authority will review your application within 10 working days.

An assessment will be carried out before a licence is approved.

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