Requirements for all food & drink services

These requirements apply to all business activities in this division.

registration

Food business registration

Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
Uk One_Off

Must register at least 28 days before opening. Separate registration in each LA area if multiple premises.

inspection

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)

FSA
Food Safety Act 1990
Uk Periodic

Mandatory display in Wales and Northern Ireland. Voluntary display in England (but published online).

certification

HACCP-based food safety management

FSA
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
Uk Ongoing

Written food safety management system required. FSA 'Safer Food, Better Business' pack available for small businesses.

reporting

Allergen information for consumers

FSA
Food Information Regulations 2014
Uk Ongoing

Must declare 14 major allergens. Natasha's Law (PPDS labelling) for pre-packed for direct sale.

insurance

Employers' Liability Insurance

HSE
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
Great_Britain Annual

Required for all employers.

inspection

Fire safety compliance

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
England_Wales Ongoing

Fire risk assessment required. Responsible person must be designated. Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 added requirements for multi-occupied residential buildings.

19 requirements mapped for this division

Activities in this division