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Starting a food business
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
How to report a food crime to the National Food Crime Unit, and where to report other kinds of food-related problems
Guidance on: How food hygiene ratings work, Food hygiene rating publication and displaying your rating and Food Hygiene Rating Scheme safeguards for businesses
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.
Food safety and hygiene guidance for food banks and charities
This advice applies to all UK food business operators other than primary producers (for example, farmers and growers).
How to vacuum pack your chilled food products safely as a business, manufacturer or retailer.
Guidance on how to prevent cross-contamination.
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.
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.
Guidance for businesses on bulk freezing food products originally intended to be supplied and sold as ambient or chilled products.
Hygiene and allergy advice for takeaways and food delivery businesses
Hygiene and allergy advice for individuals and groups preparing meals to share in their community.
Guidance for milk producers on hygiene standards and testing milk for antibiotic residues
Information about the privacy notice for Register a Food Business feedback, why we require data, what we do with the data and your rights.
How to manage food safety in your food business. Includes online training and e-learning resources.
Guidance for food business operators on the FSA response to norovirus outbreaks, how to withdraw and recall affected products and limit the spread of norovirus
Rules on food waste, leftovers and waste cooking oil from catering facilities.
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