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Licence - Food Business (registration)


Service Description: Some businesses depending upon what ingredients are used requiring approvals or licences before operating. These ingredients are milk/dairy products, eggs, meat, meat products (usually cooked meats) and fish. There are exemptions if the foods are designed to be sold immediately (eg. in a shop) or are to be sold directly to caterers.

Also known as:- Food Safety

Your FAQ

Question: Can I run a food business from my home?

Answer: Yes you can, but if you are handling or preparing food at home as a commercial business, your premises and business operation must comply with food safety legislation. This may require structural alterations to your domestic kitchen. Food poisoning is a miserable and potentially dangerous experience and it is your responsibility to make sure that your food does not make anybody ill.

For further information please contact Environmental Health on 01983 823000


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