Food premises approval

If you operate food premises you may need to be approved by your local authority.

Examples of types of premises that are required to be approved by local authorities are stand alone (ie not attached to a slaughter house, cutting plant or game handling establishment):

You should contact your local authority to see if you require approval.

meat processing plants
meat preparation plants
minced meat processing operations and mechanically separated meat processing plants
cold stores
premises processing milk and milk products
egg packing stations
processing of eggs
processing fish

Eligibility criteria

No provision in legislation

Regulation summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Conditions of licence

Compliance with legislation

Fees

No fee is required

Application evaluation process

No provision in legislation

What happens if your application is not processed within the timescales stated?

It is in the public interest that the council visit your premise prior to approval. The approval process can take several weeks. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the Flexible Support for Business service or use the contact details below.

Apply online

You can now apply for your personal licence online via the GOV.UK website where payment (if required) can be taken electronically.

Apply for approval of food premises

Tell us about a change to your existing food premises approval

Failed application redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence holder redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

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.