Food premises registration

Apply online to register your food business.

Licence summary

EC regulation No. 852/2004 require food business operators to register their premises with the local authority 28 days before opening. See How to apply.

Mobile catering units need to be registered with the local authority where the vehicle is stored over night.

Eligibility criteria

There is no charge to register premises and registration does not need to be renewed periodically. The council cannot refuse to register premises.

If your business involves the manufacture of meat, fish dairy or egg products and you plan to supply other premises, you may require formal "Approval". Please see our Approved Premises page for further information.

For further information on food safety related issues please see our Food safety pages.

Regulation summary

Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004.

Application evaluation process

There is no fee.

Food businesses must register with the local authority at least 28 days before opening.

Prior to registering should your business proposal include alterations or buildings works to the premises we strongly advise you to contact the following, to seek advice on compliance with the relevant aspects of legislation they may individually enforce:

i. For all developments requiring planning permission contact:

Planning

ii. For developments where you intend to carry out building works controlled by the Building Regulations contact:

Building Control Service

Will tacit consent apply?

Tacit consent is not applicable as registration only.

How to apply

You can apply online for to register your food premises.

Apply online for a Food Premises Registration

Alternatively, you can register by completing the Food Registration Form.

Failed application redress

Not applicable as registration only

Customer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.