Starting a new food business

Seeking Advice

Before opening your new business, it is recommended that you contact the Food, Health & Safety Team for advice and guidance using ouronline form. They will be able to help you with:

• determining whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval
• understanding legal requirements
• design and lay out issues
• food safety procedures and records
• advice and training

Further advice can also be found on the Food Standards Agency's website.

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