34Inspections by Food Authority before deciding applications for licences

34 Inspections by Food Authority before deciding applications for licences

34 Inspections by Food Authority before deciding applications for licences

(1) The Food Authority may, before deciding an application for a licence, arrange for an authorised officer to inspect—

(a) the premises and equipment involved in the food business, and

(b) the activities carried on by the food business.

(2) The Food Authority may, before deciding an application for a licence, arrange for a food safety auditor to carry out the following—

(a) an audit of the food safety program, or proposed food safety program, for the food business,

(b) an assessment of the food business to ascertain the business’ compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Standards.

(3) The Food Authority may require an applicant for a licence authorising the operation of a vehicle to present the vehicle for inspection by the Food Authority at a time and place determined by the Food Authority.

(4) In this section—

Food Safety Standards includes the standards contained in the Food Standards Code that are relevant to the business.