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Shellfish Licence - New South Wales

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate a seafood business involving shellfish (e.g. oysters, mussels, scallops). This includes undertaking activities such as harvesting, catching, processing, packaging, storing, transporting and wholesaling.

Please note that all oysters and mussels in New South Wales are harvested in accordance with the NSW Shellfish Program.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Might Need

Commercial Fishing Licences

Duration

Annual

Expiry

12 months

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $50.00

Further fees are listed on the application form. Fees for 2022-23

Act(s) name

Food Act 2003 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Food Regulation 2015 New South Wales

Approval time

The Authority aims to finalise applications within four weeks of conducting a licensing inspection / audit.

Administering agency

Department of Regional NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries

NSW Food Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Supporting information

Shellfish (Opens in new window)