The Queensland Department of Health provides information on
licensing requirements for childcare providers under the
Food Act 2006.
Under the Act, certain food businesses must be licensed by the local government for the local government area in which where the food business is located. Child care providers that supply food are considered to be a food business and may be required to
hold a licence.
Under the Act all licensable food businesses are required to have at least 1
food safety supervisor (PDF, 102KB).
Food safety requirements
Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools is a new standard within the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code enforceable from
8 December 2023.
Standard 3.2.2A brings in new requirements for licensed food businesses. These services will need:
- a food safety supervisor that has been certified within the past 5 years
- training for food handlers
- evidence tools (record keeping).
All early childhood services, regardless of whether or not a food licence is required, are encouraged to complete the free food handler training course
DoFoodSafely to understand:
- safe handling of food
- food contamination
- cleaning and sanitising of food premises and equipment
- personal hygiene.
Help and support
Contact your
local government:
- if you have any questions about whether a child care service is a licensable food business and what provisions apply
- for more information about Standard 3.2.2A, including whether or not you are required to meet the new standard.
More information
View the links below to find out more about the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Code.