All Queensland food businesses, regardless of whether they are required to have a food business licence, are required to comply with the Food Act 2006 (the Act) and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. However, licensable food businesses have additional responsibilities under the Act, in carrying on their food business.
Local governments are responsible for licensing food businesses. They may inspect all food businesses regardless of whether they are licensed or not, to ensure that food businesses are selling safe food and are complying with the legislation. Local governments may recover their costs by charging fees.