Newcastle City Council - Starting a New Food Business

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The following information is designed to help you understand your legal responsibilities and help you get your business off to a good start. The following legislation will apply:-

The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations

EC852/2004

EC853/2004

Planning Permission

The use of any premises (including domestic) for food business purposes may be contrued as a change of use and you are advised to seek the views of the Council's Planning Department.

Registration

All food business are legally required to register the business with this authority 28 days before starting to trade. There is no fee for registration it simply involves completing a form.

Food Hygiene Requirements

Always seek advice from your Environmental Health Officer before starting any work. Your EHO will be able to give advice regarding design of catering premises, correct food handling techniques, food hygiene training and food safety hazard analysis.

Food Hygiene Training

Food Hygiene Training Page

Licence

Approval of a Food Business Establishment Online Form

Approval of a Food Business Establishment  (PDF 19mb)

 

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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 using the contact details below.

 

New business checklist

  • Have you registered your business with us?
  • Do the design, layout and construction of your premises meet the legal requirements?
  • Do you and your staff understand the principles of good food hygiene?
  • Have you and your staff had food hygiene training?
  • Have you considered what food safety problems there could be at each stage of your business?
  • Have you put the necessary food safety procedures in place and are you making regular checks to make sure they are working?
  • Do you have a pest control contract?
  • Do you have a refuse collection service?
  • Have you considered Health and Safety and Fire Regulations?
  • Have you registered as self-employed?
  • Do you need to register for VAT?
  • Do you describe food and drink accurately?
  • Do you need to apply for a licence to sell alcohol?

Contact Details

Food Safety Team
Regulatory Services and Public Protection
Civic Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8PB

Phone: 0191 211 6123

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