Food safety software in the Northern Territory

A Northern Territory venue is registered under the Food Act 2004 (NT) and keeps the records Standard 3.2.2A asks for.

The Northern Territory at a glance

Food law: Food Act 2004 (NT)
Who you answer to: NT Health
Local councils: Councils exist, but food registration is with NT Health, and an unincorporated area has no council
Food Standards Code: Standard 3.2.2A, a national standard

Confirm what applies to your business with the regulator before you rely on this page.

Registering a food business in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Government says food businesses in the Northern Territory must register before operating. Section 70 of the Food Act 2004 (NT) says a person must not conduct a food business unless it is registered. Keep your registration with your other documents.

Food safety supervisor

Standard 3.2.2A is part of the Food Standards Code. It can ask a business for a trained food safety supervisor. Hospitality Shield holds the certificate and its date with your other documents. Ask NT Health whether the Standard covers your business.

Records Hospitality Shield keeps

Standard 3.2.2A is a national standard. It can ask a venue in the Northern Territory for a trained food safety supervisor, trained food handlers and records of key activities. Hospitality Shield keeps those records with checklists and temperature logs, training certificates and documents, and prints them as a record pack for any dates.

Hospitality Shield lists the registration and supervisor documents for your own state. We have researched Western Australia in the most depth, so confirm any duty that is particular to your state with the regulator named below.

Official sources

Northern Territory Government, Register a food business
Northern Territory Legislation, Food Act 2004
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, Food Standards Code