Regulation EC No 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs Article 6(2) requires food businesses to be registered with the local authority in which they are situated (this includes market stalls, delivery vehicles and mobile food vehicles) In the instance of a mobile premises, the food business operator must register the vehicle with the local authority in the area where the vehicle is stored.
The purpose of registration is to provide the council with information about food businesses in order to carry out effectively its statutory functions.
A food business must be an ‘undertaking’ and any handling, preparing storing or serving of food occasionally and on a small scale is not deemed to be an undertaking and would therefore not be required to register.
Other food premises
Certain types of food businesses on the basis of their activities need to be approved under Regulation EC No 853/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs, rather than registered, including those producing the following foods:
- meat and meat products
- eggs
- milk and dairy products
- fish and fish products
Food business operators whose establishments may require approval should visit the 'Food premises - approval' page (see 'Also In').
Applying for the registration of a food premises
Please complete the appropriate application form at least 28 days before the opening of the business.
Apply online via the UK Welcomes website:
If you have any queries in relation to completing the form do not hesitate to contact us.
- We can help ensure that the business complies with the requirements of the Food Hygiene England Regulations 2006. Advice packs and visits are available on request.
- The premises may be subject to a visit prior to opening and thereafter at intervals in accordance with the Council's inspection programme.
- For a list of exemptions please see 'Downloads'
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 the local authority by the end of the target completion period
Target
The target for completing the registration is 28 working days
Fee
There is no charge for registration and the council cannot refuse to register a premises.
Register
A food premises register is available to view at Newton Bar, Leeds Road, Wakefield during office opening hours.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact the council in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact the council 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.
Trade Associations
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