Approved Food Premises
Licence summary
Certain food business establishments (in particular those supplying food of animal origin to other food businesses) may need to be approved rather than registered.
If you think you might need approval you are advised to contact the authority for advice. Approval will be required before starting the business.
Eligibility Criteria
No provision in legislation
Regulation Summary
Application Evaluation Process
No provision in legislation
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
OR
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Apply online
Apply for approved food premises
Failed Application Redress
Please contact the Food Safety Section in the first instance by email or phone 01639 686868
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact the Food Safety Section in the first instance by email or phone 01639 686868
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.
Other Redress
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.