Food business
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Starting a food business
What you need to know before starting a food business.
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Register a food business
You must register your food business at least 28 days before opening.
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Food hygiene training
About training your staff, including certified courses and useful training videos.
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Food safety management system
You must have a food management system if own a food business.
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Food inspections
Find out when, how and what happens after a food hygiene inspection.
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Food allergy awareness
About food allergies and your responsibilities as a food business.
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Food sampling
Find out about food sampling and why we take them.
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Food alerts
Sign up for alerts about problems with food and actions to be taken.
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Food export certificates
Apply for a food export certificate if you wish to sell produce abroad.
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Street trading
Information on applying for and renewing a street trading consent.
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Food crime - guidance for businesses
Guidance for businesses on how to spot and prevent food crime