Food hygiene for businesses
Food hygiene rules and regulations for businesses, including register a new business, ratings, inspections and drainage.
Register a new food business
Before you start trading as a new food business, you must register with us through GOV.UK.
Establishing a food business
When setting up a food business, there are a number of things to consider, including:
- food hygiene inspections
- keeping food safety records
- food hygiene training
- arranging waste and recycling collections with a licensed waste contractor
- meeting food labelling requirements
- making sure you have all the necessary planning and building control approvals for the premises to be used as a food business
For more information go to guidance for food businesses – Food Standards Agency.