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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.

Trade Associations