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Starting a food business
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
Guidance on: How food hygiene ratings work, Food hygiene rating publication and displaying your rating and Food Hygiene Rating Scheme safeguards for businesses
How food hygiene ratings work What the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is, how…
Contains information for catering businesses on how to safely store, handle and use eggs which are used for catering.
How to report a food crime to the National Food Crime Unit, and where to report other kinds of food-related problems
Guidance for local authorities on implementation and operation of the Food Hygiene Ratings Scheme (FHRS), including the Brand Standard in England and the statutory guidance in Wales and Northern Ireland.
How to vacuum pack your chilled food products safely as a business, manufacturer or retailer.
Legislation on animal feed applies to a wide range of animal feed businesses and activities. This page contains further guidance on key legislation affecting businesses involved with animal feed.
This advice applies to all UK food business operators other than primary producers (for example, farmers and growers).
Food safety and hygiene guidance for food banks and charities
How to manage food safety in your food business. Includes online training and e-learning resources.
Guidance on how to prevent cross-contamination.
How to handle fish and fishery products that are intended to be eaten raw or lightly cooked in food businesses and restaurants.
Requirements that apply when you supply or produce food on the move.
Hygiene and allergy advice for individuals and groups preparing meals to share in their community.
Guidance for businesses on bulk freezing food products originally intended to be supplied and sold as ambient or chilled products.
Guidance for businesses and local authorities to ensure that cheese recovery is carried out in accordance with the food hygiene legislation
Hygiene and allergy advice for takeaways and food delivery businesses
Information about the privacy notice for Register a Food Business feedback, why we require data, what we do with the data and your rights.
Rules on food waste, leftovers and waste cooking oil from catering facilities.
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