Starting a new business

Advice and support for new food businesses

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In this section:

Before starting a new food business or taking on an existing business, it's important to take time to think through the steps involved. 

Checklist

Use this checklist as a guide to make sure that your new business is safe and complies with food law.

Starting a food business checklist
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Registering your business

Find out if your business needs to be approved or registered, and how to do this.

Registering a food business
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Find my local authority

Do you have a question about FHIS or a food business? Please get in touch with your local authority.

Find my local authority
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