Renew Your Accreditation
An accreditation with Safe Food Production Queensland (Safe Food) is valid until 31 December each year. To continue operating in the new year, you must renew your accreditation and pay the prescribed fees no later than 31 December.
All accreditation holders are sent a renewal notice in early November with clear instructions on how to renew your accreditation. If you believe you have not received your renewal notice, contact us as soon as possible.
What does my accreditation fee cover?
Your annual accreditation fee not only gives you permission to operate in Queensland, but also contributes to Safe Food’s work of ensuring everyone is operating to the same national food safety standards, and that food safety risks are being adequately managed. This includes:
- responding to complaints about food businesses (e.g., hygiene concerns, food safety issues, etc.)
- working with accredited businesses that must undergo a food recall or withdrawal from the market.
- responding to emerging food safety threats that may impact Queensland’s food production sector.
- undertaking surveillance and industry engagement activities.
Learn more about the benefits of holding a Safe Food accreditation.
How can I update my accreditation details?
Access a range of self service actions relating to your accreditation online via our Client Portal:
- update your contact details
- generate a tailored renewal notice specific to accredited sites and/or vehicles
- download a digital copy of your 2025 certificate (once payment has been received)
- access your assessment and audit reports
- export a list of your accreditations
- give additional users access to the Client Portal with their own login details
Important dates for 2025 renewals
12 November 2024: Renewal notices issued to all accredited businesses/individuals.
8 December 2024: Certificates dispatched before Christmas for payments received by this date.*
25 December 2024 to 2 January 2025: Safe Food office is closed. If you wish to pay over the phone, please contact us before this time.
31 December 2024: Payment due for 2024 accreditation renewals.
Mid-January 2025: Certificates of accreditation dispatched for payments received between 9-31 December 2024**
*Funds may take up to 48 hours to reach Safe Food depending on your bank.
**Australia Post may experience delays over the holiday period. You may therefore receive your certificate later than expected.
Commonly Asked Questions
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What happens if I do not renew on time?
Your accreditation will expire, and you cannot undertake the accredited activity after 31 December. If your accreditation expires but you wish to continue operating in the new year, you will need to apply for a new accreditation. This will involve:
- an application fee of $181.90 per accreditation,
- re-submission of all documents, photos and other evidence to support your application,
- payment of the annual accreditation fee/s, and
- payment of an audit/report fee (charged at $340.63/hour, billed in 15-min increments).
It is therefore strongly recommended that you renew on time to avoid these additional requirements.
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I only became accredited recently. Do I still need to renew?
Yes. Accreditation with Safe Food is processed annually and only remains valid until 31 December of each year. Even if you only recently became accredited, if you have received a renewal notice, you still need to renew and pay the prescribed fee if you wish to continue operating.
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I’ve already paid for my annual audit fee. Does this cover my renewal?
No, an audit fee is connected to your routine compliance obligations and is different to the annual accreditation fee. Our accreditation and audit fees are explained in this video.