​​​​​The regulatory requirements

To operate a dairy carrier business in Tasmania you are required under the Dairy Industry Act 1994 to be licensed with TDIA and comply with the conditions of that licence.

Dairy carrier licence holders must also comply with all relevant provisions of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in relation to the transport of dairy food.

A vendor's licence is issued to persons (or entities) that sell or transport market milk. 

Market milk is defined under the Dairy Industry Act as milk or cream for sale for human consumption as a liquid.  This means that you need to have a licence if you intend to carry or deliver milk or cream.​

Although vendors are not required to have a food safety program, they are required to ensure their products are carried and stored at below 5°C to ensure their safety. 

TDIA will check that vendors can effectively monitor their transport temperatures, and that vehicles are kept clean.  ​

Vendors are not audited at this stage, but TDIA can choose to do so to check cleanliness and temperature of products.

Ap​​​​plying for a licence

To obtain a Vendor licence from TDIA you will need to complete a Vendor application form and submit applicable fee. 

 Application for Vendor licence (PDF 161Kb)​

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​Lice​​nce transfers

Contact the TDIA for more information.

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​Associated costs​

Type of fee​​​

​Cost​

​New licence application fee
​The one- off application fee for new vendor licence is $191​.00

​Renewal licence application fee
 ​​$114.60


When to contact TDIA

  • If you change contact address or person details

  • ​If you change your business structure or sell your business​​

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