Register a food business
When you start a new food business or take over an existing business, you must register with us. It is free to register.
Register your food business at GOV.UK by clicking the button below.
Register at least 28 days before you start trading. If you are already trading and have not registered, do it as soon as you can.
Who needs to register
A food business is anyone preparing, cooking, storing, handling, distributing, supplying or selling food.
Registration applies to:
- restaurants, cafes and takeaways
- catering businesses run from home, mobile catering and temporary businesses
- food stalls, food pop ups and food vans
- distance selling, mail order and food delivery
- nurseries
- companies involved with food distribution