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Food packaging businesses exempt from a gangmaster’s licence
Businesses that do not need a gangmaster’s licence when providing a food packaging service.
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Packaging businesses may be exempt from needing a gangmaster’s licence if they employ the workers and own or lease the premises and equipment.
If they use temporary labour, they may still be exempt if they meet the conditions set by the Fair Work Agency.
This document lists the exempt businesses.
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Published 7 April 2026
Last updated 29 May 2026
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Change in legal entity status. FW Mansfield & Son sole trader business to Mansfield Fruit Farms Ltd.
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First published.