Exemptions to registration
Clubs, organisations and societies exemption
Under the Food Act 2014, clubs, organisations and societies activities are often exempt from registration. This exemption can only apply in certain circumstances which are summarised below.
To be considered an exempt club, organisation or society you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Only provide food as part of club events, for example, an after match fry-up or annual club meet;
- Food is not the main purpose of the event;
- Food is provided only to club/society members or associated club/society members & guests (not the general public);
- You are registered as a club/society.
You are not considered to be exempt if:
- You provide food to the general public;
- You provide food for sale as a requirement of a club licence outside of club events e.g. bar meals;
- You sell food outside of usual club activities e.g. watching rugby games on TV or Friday night drinks etc;
- You are catering away from the club.