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If you want to sell food in Wellington City you need a food registration certificate.
COVID-19 update – Alert Level 2
Registration and verification visits at food premises will be cancelled during Alert Level 2 this week. All other work will be carried out as normal with staff wearing face masks where appropriate.
You need a food registration certificate to sell food in Wellington City.
Your food business must be verified within 6 weeks of getting a food registration certificate, and regularly after that.
Food registration certificates need to be renewed before your current registration expires.
Food trucks need a food registration certificate to be able to sell food.
Find out if your stall needs a food registration certificate to sell food.
Find out if your fundraiser or sausage sizzle needs a food registration certificate.
Make a complaint about food safety or hygiene at a business, or about the Council's food safety processes.
Advice and information for food business owners about training, cleaning, pest control and grease traps.
The full list of food safety fees and when they apply.