Environmental Health Services
Kentish Council provides a range of Environmental Health Services as required under Tasmanian Law.
Documents relating to some of these services can be found below, or alternatively you can contact Councils Environmental Health Officer on 6491 0200.
Mobile Food Businesses
For information on Mobile food Businesses click on the following links:
Mobile Food Vending Application Form
Guidelines for Mobile Food Businesses
Food Safety and Licencing
The safety and quality of food is regulated and monitored by the Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with local councils. Under the requirements of the Tasmanian Food Act 2003, food premises are required to be registered by their respective Local Government Authority.
The handling and selling of food is categorised from very low risk, such as selling pre-packaged food in canteens to higher risk activities such as food preparation in restaurants. Council is required to regularly inspect these premises to ensure that they comply with the Australian Food Safety Standards and the Tasmanian Food Act 2003.
Food Safety Training
From December 2023, certain food service and food retail businesses in Tasmania will be required to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). A Food Safety Supervisor is a person who:
- is trained to recognise and manage food safety risks
- hold a current certifiate
- can advise and supervise other food handlers at the business
- works on the premises and is involved in the day-to-day food handling operations of the business.
If you operate or work in a food business it is a requirement to demonstrate safe food handling skills and knowledge. One way to do this is to complete a Food Safety course.
Food safety training is held on a regular basis. Please contact Council's Environmental Health Officer for more information on 6426 4444.
Training Opportunity
Do Food Safely Food Safety training can be completed on line for free using the following link:
Food Safety | Tasmanian Department of Health
The Environmental Health Department is also happy to provide educational information and advice to businesses regarding food safety and hygiene.
Caring for Our Waterways
At Kentish Council, we’re committed to protecting the waterways that keep our communities healthy, our environment thriving, and our local economy strong.
This video explains how everyday actions from littering and poor agricultural practices to septic leaks and contaminated stormwater, can impact local waterways. It also highlights the simple things we can all do to make a difference, like disposing of litter correctly, using safe agricultural practices, picking up after pets, and maintaining septic systems.
The video also showcases the important role of our Environmental Health Officers, who regularly monitor water quality across the region. When testing shows bacteria levels are unsafe, swimming areas may be temporarily closed to protect public health.
By following signage, avoiding swimming after heavy rain, and doing our bit at home and work, we can work together to keep our waterways clean, safe, and ready for everyone to enjoy.
Youtube Video Link - Kentish Council Water Management