Food premises approval
Food premises approval may be required if you produce or handle products of animal origin, for example meat, which are then supplied to other food businesses. This is a requirement of retained European law in Community Directive 853/2004. In general, the following types of food businesses will require approval:
- food manufacturers producing products of animal origin
- home caterers selling products of animal origin to other businesses
- central production kitchens that supply catering establishments or retailers
- stand-alone cold stores
- establishments that pack or wrap (or repack or re-wrap) products of animal origin such as meat fish dairy or egg products.
Apply for food premises approval
Please note: We aim to process food business approvals within 90 calendar days.