Government Simplifies Rules for Home-Based Cake Makers
The government is easing regulations for home-based cake makers. The changes follow complaints about excessive rules and aim to reduce compliance costs for 'low-risk' businesses.
From November, home-based cake makers will no longer face ongoing verification. Annual food safety audits, which could cost over $1000, are being scrapped. The Red Tape Tipline received 24 complaints specifically about regulations on home-based cake makers, prompting the government to act.
The registration requirements for these bakers will be simplified. They will still need a food plan and participate in food safety measures, but the process will be less burdensome. Cake makers will only need to register as a business if they sell more than 10 cakes in a year.
The government is also looking into improving food labelling, including the use of QR codes for digital labels. These changes aim to reduce compliance costs and paperwork for 'low-risk' businesses, allowing home-based cake makers to focus more on their craft and less on bureaucracy.
