| Licence summary |
To store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises you need to be registered with the local authority. Premises include restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, canteens, market stalls, mobile catering vans and food delivery vans.
Some manufacturers handling products of animal origin may need to be approved by the local authority or the Meat Hygiene Service, rather than registered. If you are uncertain whether your business needs to be approved or registered, contact our Food Safety Team on 01484 414739.
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| Eligibility Criteria |
No provision in legislation
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| Regulation Summary |
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
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| Application Evaluation Process |
No provision in legislation
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| Will Tacit Consent Apply? |
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the rel completion period. You must register your business with us 28 days prior to the start of operation.
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| Apply online |
Apply for registration of a food business establishment
Tell us about a change to your existing circumstances
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| Failed Application Redress |
You are advised to take up any issue with the local authority first. Any applicant who is refused a licence can appeal to their local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to their local Sheriff.
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| Licence Holder Redress |
You are advised to take up any issue with the local authority first. Any licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition attached to their licence can appeal to their local Magistrates' court or, in Scotland, to their local Sheriff.
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| Consumer 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.
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| Other Redress |
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.
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| Trade Associations |
Chilled Food Association
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National Federation of Meat and Food Traders
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Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA)
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Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF)
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