Approval and licensing
Approval, licensing and registration of premises and products.
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Feed Premises Register
European Council Directive 95/69/EC introduced a system for the approval and registration of feed establishments (premises) that manufacture, market or use certain additives and protein products, and for the register to be made publicly available.
Approved red, poultry, and game meat establishments
In this section you will find lists of meat establishments that are approved to slaughter and/or cut meat.
Natural mineral waters
With the help of local authorities, the Food Standards Agency compiles a list of natural mineral waters recognised by the UK.
Register of representatives of non-European Union feed establishments
Feed establishments in third countries (non-EU countries) that manufacture certain additives and premixtures of additives and compound feeds that contain them, and export such products to the EU, must have a representative registered in the EU. Details on this requirement, and how to apply to be a representative, are provided below with a list of representatives who have been registered in the UK.
Cutting plants authorised to remove OTM vertebral column
On 7 November 2005, the Over Thirty Months (OTM) Rule, a BSE control that banned OTM cattle from entering the food chain, was replaced by BSE testing of older cattle. Cattle older than thirty months can now enter the food chain if they test negative for BSE.
The end of butchers' shop licensing
Butchers' shop licensing is being withdrawn across the UK from the end of 2005. From 1 January 2006, all retail butchers will be subject to the new EC hygiene regulations that apply to all other retail and catering businesses.
Approved meat products, minced meat and meat preparation establishments
Lists of approved premises only for meat products and for minced meat and meat preparations are published here in Excel format and updated monthly.
Approved milk and dairy establishments
Under food hygiene legislation that came into effect on 1 January 2006, food businesses handling milk and dairy products require approval.
Herbal products
In the UK, herbal products are either foods or medicines.
Register your food business
Food poisoning can be disastrous for a new business – word gets around. When starting a new catering business it is very important to get things right at the start because it will make it much easier for you to run your business well in the future. You must register your premises with the environmental health service at your local authority at least 28 days before opening – registration is free.