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Quick check: running a food business in Wales

Quick compliance check for Wales-specific food business obligations. Covers mandatory hygiene ratings, food waste separation, registration, and environmental permits.

Food, Drink & Hospitality Running a Business Updated 3 September 2026
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Wales food business compliance check

Verify your food business meets Wales-specific regulatory requirements. This covers obligations that differ from England, including mandatory hygiene rating display and food waste separation duties.

  1. Food business registration

    Wales food compliance checklist

    Full checklist of food business obligations in Wales

  2. Food hygiene rating display

    Mandatory food hygiene rating in Wales

    Legal display requirements, penalties, and how to request a re-rating

  3. Food waste separation

    Food waste management in Wales

    Separation duties, collection arrangements, and record-keeping

  4. Environmental permits

    Environmental permits for food businesses in Wales

    NRW permits for water discharge, waste handling, and emissions

    Passed all checks?

    If you have confirmed all four areas above, your food business is meeting the key Wales-specific obligations. Review this checklist after any premises move, change of food activities, or when notified of regulatory changes by your local authority or Natural Resources Wales.

    Wales food compliance checklist

    Comprehensive checklist covering all food business obligations in Wales