Scope of Operations (Food Act 2014)

Published 14 August 2026
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What does ‘Scope of Operations’ mean?

The term ‘Scope of Operations’ is used to describe the activities of your food business and also includes: •

  • the sector(s) a food business operates under the Food Act 2014, 

  • what products a food business makes and/or sells, 

  • how products are sourced and/or supplied, 

  • how products are processed, if applicable, and 

  • how products are sold.

Why do I need to complete a ‘Scope of Operations’?

If you are operating a food business you need to tell your local council or Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) exactly what your business does.

What do I need to do?

Complete this form and submit it with your application for registration to your local council or MPI.


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