Scope of Operations (Food Act 2014)
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.

