Guidance for food businesses

Advice and guidance for new and existing food businesses and whether you need to register your business or apply for approval.

• Guidance for restaurants, cafes, takeaways and pubs You need to register with the council if operating this type of business.
• Guidance for mobile caterers and market traders Registration, permissions and your responsibilities.
• Guidance for retail shops Butchers, bakers, fishmongers and convenience stores must register a food business with the council.
• Guidance for home catering The same laws on food safety apply to a business run from home as all other commercial premises.
• Guidance for childminders If you give food to a child in your care, food hygiene legislation will apply to you.
• Guidance for charities and community groups Daily small-scale provision does not require registration due to its low risk.
• Guidance for manufacturers and producers Depending on what you are manufacturing, you may need to apply for approval or registration.
• Guidance for distance selling Distance selling is any selling carried out without face-to-face contact with the consumer.